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When it comes to sought after natural beauty combined with luxury living, you will find that there are places to rent that cost a fortune. Trip Advisor found five villas across the world that offer all the comforts and...

This year's excavations in the Minoan Palace of Zorinthos in Crete revealed important information on the Paleopalatial period (1900-1700 BC). The findings of the excavation headed by the Honorary Director of Antiquities Dr. Efi Sapouna-Sakellaraki indicate that the complex was a...

A man vacationing in Crete discovered accidentally in the water an ancient amphora that is estimated to date from the Byzantine period. According to Neakriti.gr news website, the tourist was sunbathing in the Arina Beach in Heraklion on Thursday, taking...

Take a look at this majestic beach in the Greek islet of Chryssi or Gaidouronisi (donkey island). Chryssi, protected as an "area of intense natural beauty", is an uninhabited Greek island approximately 15 kilometers (9 miles) south of Crete close to...

Two burials with rich grave goods were found in a pit from the Middle Minoan IA era (2100-2000 BC) in Siteia, NE Crete, during excavations of a palace-related cemetery. The excavations took place for 14 years under Director Emerita of...

After burning for three days, the fire that engulfed the island ferry Eleftherios Venizelos has been extinguished. The ferry's route connects Crete to the mainland Greece and it was in service at the time it caught on fire. Authorities say that...

Dimitris Moudatsakis, at the age of 84, finally fulfilled his lifelong dream by enrolling in university to study History, as life did not allow for him to get a higher education earlier. Every year around the end of August, thousands...

Fari, a traditional village in Crete that belongs to the Municipality of Phaistos, has attracted the interest of an Athens development company that reportedly wants to buy it. According to Faistosnews website, Fari village homeowners confirmed that they have been...

According to police reports on Monday, last week there were 45 people who were arrested in Crete for attempting to board an aircraft with fake documents. The individuals in possession of the forged documents were arrested during checks in Iraklio, Hania...

Coca-Cola Greece has launched a bottle design celebrating the Greek island of Crete’s rich culture and history. The design was inspired by Minoan civilization and Cretan mythology and uses the power of the world’s most recognized brand to promote Crete as...