With its pretty pink sands separated from the mainland by a shallow lagoon, Elafonisi was once Crete’s best kept secret. Even ...

Nestled about an hour east of Crete's Heraklion airport lies the sleepy town of Elounda. More of a coastal village, really, ...

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For those who want to beat the crowds, visitors suggest hitting the sand before 2 p.m. Vai Beach is located in the far northeast corner of Crete. The best way to get there is from one of the three ...

The best time to visit Crete is from mid-May to June or from September ... offer all the perks of spring with one exception: The beach weather holds fast. Average temperatures stay in the mid ...

The best part? The Beach House, a brand-new and exclusive open ... This luxuriously modern resort located on the north side of the island of Crete is the perfect retreat for those on a quest ...