Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The town Sitia on the island of Crete. An earthquake struck near the island of Kasos near eastern Crete on Wednesday (Getty/iStock ...

CRETE, Greece (Reuters) - "Exercise, exercise, exercise", read an emergency text message which alerted people on the island of Crete of a mock earthquake measuring 7.2 off the city of Heraklion.

5 Things Tourists Love & Hate about visiting Crete, Greece, from the incredible prices and world class beaches to the insane driving and sunburn that turns tourists purple. The best and worst of ...

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, ...

Aftershocks have continued through the day after a powerful magnitude 6.1 earthquake occurred north-east of Crete on Thursday morning. The powerful earthquake struck off the coast of Crete at 6.19am ...

Greek hospitality brand Phāea has opened a new residence in the Cretan village of Κoutouloufari. The Phāea Traditional House accommodates up to five guests and is a blend of traditional and minimalist ...

The Greek island of Crete comes first in interest for Americans looking for budget holidays abroad, according to a new survey.

All tourists are safe following a large wildfire in the city of Ierapetra in Crete, Greece, according to Andreas Fiorentinos, the Secretary General from the Greek National Tourism Organization. The ...

Greece earns six placements in TripAdvisor Awards 2026, including Crete in the global Top 10, plus wins for Athens, Mykonos, ...

What's on my mind for 2026: Amsterdam's river cruise plansOne of the topics on my mind is Amsterdam, which will begin curbing the number of river cruise calls allowed in the city in an... A big step ...

For the Greeks, Crete is megalonissos—the big island—and true to that designation it packs plenty of stunning scenery and cultural marvels. The fifth largest island in the Mediterranean Sea, it is ...