The ancient Minoan palace of Zominthos on Crete located at a height of 1,200 meters shows that Minoans highlanders too.

Best hotels in Crete, from family-friendly resorts to mountain retreats - Greece's largest island offers every kind of ...

Sitting on the prefecture's southern coast amidst soaring mountains, jagged gorges and olive groves, Plakias is any hiker's dream. Occupying the central eastern portion of Crete, Heraklion ...

Feta, a Greek staple cheese, isn't produced or popular on Crete. Instead, look for graviera, a hard cheese (similar to Swiss gruyere) aged in caves in the White Mountains. The soft, ricotta-like ...

Located on a plateau over 2,200 feet in altitude, the vibe here will transport you to an entirely different side of Crete. Tsitsiridis’ expertise regarding the island’s heartier mountain fare ...