Crete, Greece’s largest island, is known for its historical sites, stunning scenery and local culture. Its incredible history has been shaped by civilizations dating back to the Minoans, Venetians, ...

The capital of Crete, Heraklion, is famed for both the Palace of Knossos dating back to the Minoan civilisation and the 16th-century Koules fortress, perched at the end of its port. Rethymnon is known ...