Hominid footprints found on Crete date back 5.6 million years, making them by far the oldest ever discovered in Europe.

Residents on the popular island of Santorini have experienced hundreds of earthquakes this week while researchers have ...

Long ago, a substantial ancient Greek population from the island of Crete lived in the ancient city of Daedala, located in ...

Before Zeus could rule as the king of the ancient Greek gods, he had to defeat his father and the Titans in a decade-long war ...

Crete, the largest of the Greek islands, is a tapestry of splendid beaches, ancient treasures and stunning landscapes.

This gorgeous island is four hours away and has everything from beaches and museums to crystal clear waters and ancient ruins ...

The town is dotted with small bars, traditional Greek restaurants and even the ruins of an ancient castle. Paleochora is also home to numerous affordable hotels. While other regions in Crete have ...

An array of ancient vessels were recently discovered ... that most of these jars were likely manufactured in Crete, the largest island in Greece, located about 400 miles southeast of Pefkakia.

Greek authorities say 66 migrants have been found in two locations on the southern island of Crete after arriving on the island on a wooden boat that set sail from the Libyan coast – a route ...