Crete - Greece's Largest Island

Information on the airport on the Greek island of Crete (Kriti, Kreta, Creta). It's also called Iraklio, Iraklion, and Kazantzakis Airport. Cheap flights, airport information, travel tips.

Save money and time booking your own tours of Crete before you start your trip.

Explore the beautiful old town of Chania in the western part of Crete.

Check out this unique way of traveling along Crete's spectacular southwestern coast, visiting archaeological remains, nude beaches, and remote villages along the way.

The peaceful waters conceal the sunken city of Olous, and, just possibly, a mermaid or two.

Need another reason to go to Crete? This early June festival lets you take advantage of off-season airfares to get there.

Explore the mysterious citadel of Crete...but watch out for the minotaur!

Once renowned as the site of ancient Minoan palace, this seaside town on Crete is becoming better known for its throbbing nightlife.

Moving to Greece? Here's a helpful, fun collection of information for living the expatriate life on the Greek island of Crete.

A devastating wildfire struck one of only two native palm forests on the Greek island of Crete. Restoration efforts are promised, but will they happen?

From About.com's U.S.Military Guide, a look at the U.S. base hosted by the Greeks at Souda Bay, Crete.

Caves of Matala - these ancient caves of Matala, Crete are fascinating for their history, from ancient times to the present. Alleged modern occupants include Bob Dylan, Cat Stevens, John Lennon, and others; Joni Mitchell definitely spent a period living in one.

Matala Crete - Who lived in the Caves of Matala? A better question might be, who didn't?

Crete is renowned for its unusual and abundant wildflowers, many of which grow nowhere else in Greece - here's one way to get to know the wildflowers of Crete

Joni Mitchell spent a formative time in Greece, particularly at Matala, Crete, where fans still visit. Her arguably best album, Blue, contains two songs with references to her time in Greece. Author Michelle Mercer explorers Mitchell's time in Greece and other influences on the album.

In 2013, Crete celebrates a hundred years of unification with Greece. While much of Greece was liberated from the rule of the Ottoman empire long before, Crete did not get its freedom until 1898. For the next fifteen years, it was its own nation.

Battle of Crete 2011 70th Anniversary Schedule