Greece

Rizitika songs are the oldest type of Cretan music, originating from the western part of the Greek island, but now heard in central and eastern Crete as well.

Hiking jaw-dropping Samaria gorge is extremely popular, and it is easy to see why as it takes visitors through a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.

A drone video recently captured the wild beauty of Crete's region of Omalos in Chania, where the latest round of snow and low temperatures have created some stunning wintertime scenery. The artificial lake of OAK, at the heart of the...

About 20 sheep were taking cover from the downpour in Omalos, Crete on Saturday, when they were killed by a lightning strike. According to the Meteo Weather Service of the National Observatory of Athens, more than 5,700 lightning strikes were recorded...

If you have already been to Crete in summer, you have certainly paid a visit to its beautiful beaches. You've stepped on the pink sand of Elafonisi or swam in the magnificent Balos lagoon. You've felt the hot sun...

Crete is the largest and most populous of the Greek islands, located in the country's south border. It is known worldwide as an amazing summer destination with beautiful cities and numerous areas across the island where tourists can enjoy...

Chania, Crete's second largest city, is one of the island's "must see" places. The picturesque scenery, the city's rich history, the traditional small villages and exotic sandy beaches that surround the city charm every visitor. Greek Reporter presents the top...

The number of tourists visiting the Samaria Gorge increased by 25% in August compared to last year, according to information from the Forest Directorate of Chania. In total, 29,238 people visited the Gorge of Samaria, with the vast majority selecting...

It has been the fourth year in a row that Japanese botanists and nature lovers have visited Crete searching for rare flowers that are found only on the island, such as a kind of wild tulip that does not...

Most advertisement and tourism campaigns have promoted and praised Greece for many years as a Mediterranean country of marvelous beaches, crystal clear waters, warm sunny days and breathtaking landscapes by the sea. But this is only one side of...

The plague of wildfires in Greece this summer has hit forested areas on the Greek islands of Hydra, Rhodes and Crete and in the northern city of Florina, the Athens News Agency reported. A state of emergency was declared in...

The world-famous Samaria Gorge on the southern Aegean island of Crete is one of [...]