A fresco at the Minoan palace of Knossos Credit: Photo: GETTY Jane Foster selects the top attractions in Heraklion, Crete, for Mediterranean cruises including the world-class Archaeological Museum, ...

While tourists tend to favour the west of Crete, the eastern side offers farm-to-fork experiences, wild hikes and boat trips on traditional fishing caïques. “Just a little bit of olive oil,” says ...

According to mythology, Crete was the birthplace of Zeus. Heraklion is the largest city of Crete and one of Greece’s major urban centers. The city flourished under a multicultural influence throughout ...

The weather on Crete is sunny all year round—but not everywhere. In summer, it is hot and dry. In the other seasons, the climate on Crete is divided: In the north and west it is cool and rainy, in the ...