Chania is a breathtaking city on the island Crete, and a perfect vacation spot -- Chania has with something to offer any ...

El Argar had a centralized system for the production and distribution of its pottery vessels and clay objects, all made from material sourced from a single location ...

Minoan and Mycenaean Civilizations – Map. Credit: History Maps ... He thinks these waves carried across the open sea to wreak havoc on the northern coast of Crete – but proof was difficult to find. In ...

Throughout the Middle Minoan period and down to the fifteenth century (i.e., from about 2000–1450 B.C.) the hub of that culture was Crete Only later was it forced to center itself on Phoenician ...

Greece's largest island offers every kind of sunshine break, from amped-up all-inclusives to chic urban stays, beach hotels to character-packed mountain hideaways ...

The north and east coasts are busiest, the south is much more sleepy; and whatever vibe you're seeking, these are the Crete hotels to know about. There's no shortage of family-friendly all ...

There's no shortage of family-friendly all-inclusive resorts in Crete, but this Hersonissos behemoth is a long-standing favourite. By spreading its 680 rooms between a main block and village-style ...

Discovered by Greek, Danish, and Swedish archaeologists, the Minoan palace of Kydonia is found in what is now the city of Chania in northwest Crete. In his statement, the Governor of Crete ...

Guided by a specialist on Cretan history, you can tour the Minoan Palace of Phaistos as well as Gortys, formerly Crete’s Roman capital. They also recommend visiting Thrapsano, a village an hour ...

Sunny with a high of 62 °F (16.7 °C). Winds NNE at 6 mph (9.7 kph). Night - Clear. Winds variable at 3 to 6 mph (4.8 to 9.7 kph). The overnight low will be 48 °F (8.9 °C). Mostly sunny today ...

Sunny with a high of 66 °F (18.9 °C). Winds variable. Night - Clear. Winds from SE to SSE at 4 to 9 mph (6.4 to 14.5 kph). The overnight low will be 50 °F (10 °C). Partly cloudy today with a ...