Crete stretches some 300 kilometres from Chania’s Venetian harbour and beach-lined suburbs in the west, to the relatively little-visited region surrounding the seaside town of Sitia in the east.

The second thing you do in Crete, naturally, is hit the beach. Normally, I’m not much of a beach guy — I don’t see much point in getting super hot then staring at New England water that’s ...

Nestled about an hour east of Crete's Heraklion airport lies the sleepy ... there are few shops selling beach-tat, no late-night spots, and, in the restaurants, both visitors and locals mix.

Alonso Marly, a travel agent at Skylux Travel suggested Crete as a must-visit destination for holidaygoers. The island has "gorgeous countryside" and "picture-perfect sandy beaches," according to ...

A pretty, understated Greek island is famous for its pink beaches, short travel time and cheap beer. Just under a four-hour flight away, the incredible island of Crete has long been a popular ...

Others, however, lamented the distance and conditions of the roads, advising those who aren't staying on the east side ... p.m. Vai Beach is located in the far northeast corner of Crete.

Surrounded on all sides by towering mountains and smooth sandy beaches ... Visitors to this city—which hugs Crete's northern coast about 40 miles east of Chania—are invited to explore the ...