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

The best area to base yourself in, depending on what you're looking for—from reemerging viticulture that was almost lost ...

All artifacts (spanning some 5,000 years of history) in this museum were excavated exclusively from archaeological sites in Crete. You'll find this museum (also known as the Archaeological Museum ...

is the site of a picturesque lighthouse, as well as Crete's Maritime Museum. The city also houses two beloved museums. The Archaeological Museum, located a few blocks south of the harbor ...

So if you like interspersing sugar-white beaches with archaeological sites and wine tastings, very few islands in the world will rival what Crete has to offer. Here, our guide to its four major ...