Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The town Sitia on the island of Crete. An earthquake struck near the island of Kasos near eastern Crete on Wednesday (Getty/iStock ...

With an area of about 3,300 square miles, Crete is one of the largest islands in the Mediterranean. The island's east and ...

Boat tours leave regularly from the fishing town of Plaka and small port city of Elounda and can take you to secret swimming spots or to the island for sightseeing. From the outdoor bar of Blue Palace ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. With famous museums, dazzling beaches, and ancient ruins, Crete's two sides promise a memorable trip. Arturas Kerdokas, ...

Authorities on Friday declared a state of emergency in parts of the municipality of Ierapetra following a devastating wildfire in eastern Crete that has since been brought largely under control, local ...

Greece is planning to extend its territorial waters in the eastern part of the Crete Island, Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias said on Tuesday. Speaking at a parliament session discussing draft ...