Since then, it has become the biggest tourist draw on Crete. Knossos is located about 3 miles south of Heraklion (city buses run regularly from Bus Station A). Make sure to budget a good chunk of ...

The ivory scepter with the longest Linear A inscription known, found in Knossos. Credit: A. Kanta et al ... a writing system still undeciphered, which was used in Crete and other Aegean regions during ...

The islands are one of the reasons people travel to Greece, which welcomed 26 million visitors in 2024. Some of the most popular are Santorini, Corfu, Mykonos and Crete, which is home to the ...

An hour’s drive from the Minoan Palace of Knossos and museums in Heraklion, this lively seaside resort is only a short drive from east Crete’s capital Agios Nikolaos, famed for its ...

Greece continues to grapple with severe storms, with Crete bearing the brunt of the heavy rainfall on the second day on Tuesday. The intense weather follows Monday's storms which caused ...

Crete is more than just a sun-kissed Mediterranean paradise—it’s an island rich in history, culture and natural beauty. As Greece’s largest island, it blends ancient mythology, Venetian and Ottoman ...

Sitting between Asia, Africa and Europe, Crete is located around 200 miles south of mainland Greece. With an area of about 3,300 square miles, Crete is one of the largest islands in the Mediterranean.