Beyond Crete's sun-drenched beaches is a world of ancient palaces filled with Minoan history, begging for more tourists.

After running a gauntlet through the city's byzantine laws, officials repealed the last of a set of archaic regulations ...

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A worker who died when he fell from a ladder at a Cheltenham job site was the father of the construction company’s director, a court has heard. Minoan Constructions was sentenced at the ...

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Aristotle Onassis' historic yacht 'Christina O' is being offered in the open market for the first time for an asking price of ...

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Much closer to the city, however, is Seitan Limania ... Guided by a specialist on Cretan history, you can tour the Minoan Palace of Phaistos as well as Gortys, formerly Crete’s Roman capital.

History enthusiasts can explore ancient landmarks like the Knossos Minoan Palace, and there are various hiking trails at scenic gorges like Samaria. In the heart of the city, the Heraklion ...