Rainclouds on the horizon at home, yet a sunlit alternative sits four hours away, with culture, comfort and calm. New figures ...

Rock icon Mick Jagger was immersed in the historical grandeur of Crete, concluding his visit with praise for the island's ancient sites.

Summer arrives earlier on the largest Greek island than elsewhere in the Med, and this year the lovely western city of Chania is easier to reach than ever - with British Airways launching flights from ...

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Mick Jagger stayed in Chania for three days. The rock legend visited archaeological sites and excavations, showing his great ...

Walking along the harbour arm affords a seafarer’s view of Chania, one of Greece’s prettiest cities. From the weathered stone Venetian lighthouse, you look back to the great domed mosque at the centre ...

Greece is famous for its stunning islands, providing the ideal destination for holidays throughout the year. There are some 6,000 islands that belong to Greece, but only 227 are inhabited. The islands ...

Sign up for the best picks from our travel, fashion and lifestyle writers. Chania, situated on Crete’s North West coast, is undoubtedly the island’s prettiest ...

An appealing location on the map has always been one of Crete's greatest assets, making it a quintessential getaway for sun, food, and beach. From the Romans to the Byzantines, the Venetians to the ...

CC0 Usage Conditions ApplyClick for more information. This image was taken from the water looking past the Venetian lighthouse toward Chania. Many of the buildings are no longer standing, but ...