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The Greek island of Crete will be hosting, on June 3, the International Mountain Race Psiloritis "Run in the Steps of Zeus". During the race, mountain racers from all over the world will challenge running in one of the most...

Tripadvisor's Traveller's Choice Awards 2018 has presented the list of the top ten Greek destinations for 2018. These are the places that you need to visit in Greece according to the world-famous travel portal. 1. Crete The largest of the Greek...

The beaches of Greece have won awards and earned Blue Flags for their turquoise waters, paradisiacal sand, impressive volcanic formations or powder smooth pebbles. Choosing the best beaches in a country with one of the longest coasts in the world...

The vast Cretan landscape offers a colorful palette of opportunities for those looking to relax and enjoy authentic experiences. Other than stunning beaches and cities rich in culture, Crete is also home to delicious and unspoiled inland villages. One...

The weather split Greece into two halves on Thursday as the north experienced heavy snowfall, whereas a sandstorm and mini-heatwave hit the south and in particular the island of Crete. The contrast in the weather was predicted by a Greek...

A wave of dust blown from northern Africa has blanketed the Greek island of Crete, forcing residents to don masks as doctors warn vulnerable people to stay indoors. Blown across by freak weather conditions, the dust has turned Crete into...

The Municipality of Heraklion has won three prizes at the Greek Tourism Awards 2018. This week's event at the Hellenic Cosmos Cultural Center in Athens was held under the auspices of the Greek Tourism Organization and the Ministry of Tourism. The Cretan...

Orthodox Easter is fast approaching and the island of Crete is hosting a special tourism summit to celebrate everything the famous destination has to offer. Travel Massive Crete is marking April 5, the eve of Good Friday, with a free,...

A group of anarchists has stormed the German consulate in Heraklion, Crete and unfolded a huge banner with slogans against Turkey's military operation in Syria. According to reports, the assailants removed the German flag from the balcony. They also used the official...

Chania, on the Greek island of Crete, will be holding its 3rd Crete Marathon on 15 April 2018. The location will allow runners to enjoy a memorable race in the historic center of the old town. The race will start at the...