An earthquake in 365 A.D. destroyed every city in Crete. It was the telltale echo of a much more devastating event nearly 2,000 years before.
Kommos
The Best Crete Beaches: Kommos on the Gulf of Mesara
One of our favorite places on Crete is the area around amazing Kommos Beach (or Komos) where few tourists visit.
The Latest Stunning Hashtag #creteisland Instagram Shares
This week the best Instagram shares from Crete include not just locals, Crete businesses, but visitors to the paradise island as well.
Crete’s Stunning New Archaeological Museum of Mesara Opens
Crete’s Governor Stavros Arnaoutakis and other officials open the new Archaeological Museum of Mesara.
Last Battle of the Minoans: Crete’s Bid for UNESCO Recognition
A pitched battle is being waged over the inclusion of ancient Minoan palaces as UNESCO World Heritage sites.