This beautiful island of the Cyclades has just been named the most walkable and boasts over 25 different hiking trails with ...

“Crete is known as the Zeus of the Greek archipelago,” says Maria Passarivaki, co-founder of SteMa Journeys, a Crete-and-Athens based travel planner. “The island is a tapestry of stories and ...

Travelers rave about the island’s charm, recommending a stroll through Chania Town’s picturesque Old Venetian Harbor or a visit to Rethymnon’s historic fortresses and monasteries. Crete’s allure ...

I live in a monastery, so I am more of a monk, really. And it's not on the surface, but there are a lot of the qualities there,' he said. 'They were saying, sacrifice, giving yourself to ...

Like most of Crete’s beaches, Elafonisi is accessible ... and the Chrysoskalitissa Monastery, which is perched high on a rocky hill. The island is a mile long and ends in a rocky outcrop.

Reviewers have declared it the ‘Maldives of Crete’ due to its ‘jaw-dropping ... The Chrysoskalitissa Monastery, a historic 17th-century monastery perched on a cliff is also close by.

Crete: This is the biggest Greek island and boasts an impressive range of superb beaches coupled with an old-town feel. Greece Escape: Corfu, Athens & Sky-High Monasteries (Photo Credit: Provided by ...