Discover the beauty of Crete, where ancient history, breathtaking landscapes, and rich culture come together. Explore the legendary Palace of Knossos, hike through the stunning Samaria Gorge, or relax ...

As panic set in, I turned to Simpson, a Greek travel specialist, who suggested Ithaca. This small, classic Greek island ... not to mention beach shoes needed to navigate the pebble-dashed beaches ...

Plus, there are Greek Isles ... road to find secret pebble bays, or take a boat trip to its quietest corners. Next up is Spetses, 45 minutes away – the mellow, car-free island where the 2021 ...

Also known as Palm Beach, Vai Beach is mainly known for its stunning landscape. The beach is home to the largest palm grove in Europe with 4,500 palm trees that have been there for more than 2,000 ...

The best time to visit Crete is from mid-May to June or from September to October. May brings with it warmer waters and beautiful wildflowers that can be spotted throughout the island's natural ...

Discover Greece has five-day itineraries to Kavala and neighbouring island ... beach far below, Samaria Gorge, Europe’s longest canyon, is just a short drive from the harbour of Crete’s ...

Mediterranean beach ... scale of Crete. Greece has a great range of hotels that work brilliantly for families, whether you’re after a low-key beachy bolthole for a relaxed island escape ...

Made up of some 6,000 islands, the largest of Crete ... island of Gramvousa, where you can walk up to the Venetian Castle and also explore the Greek Orthodox church by the seaside. Return to the boat ...

Skopelos is virtually covered in forest, with 80% of this hilly island featuring pine trees ... With fewer sandy beaches than its more populated neighbour Skiathos, the pebble beaches here are mainly ...

Patmos is considered the holiest island in the Aegean ... and attracts people from all over Greece. The monks have cod, fava, fish, wine, raki, pasteli, and other foods for sale on the day. Under the ...

The average annual rainfall in Greece has decreased by approximately 12 percent in the period between 1971-2020 compared to the years from 1901 to 1970. The situation is even worse in southern regions ...