In May 1941, Germany launched the first full-scale airborne invasion in history, attempting to seize the island of Crete entirely from the sky. Gliders and paratroopers descended onto airfields under ...

Sitting between Asia, Africa and Europe, Crete is located around 200 miles south of mainland Greece. With an area of about 3,300 square miles, Crete is one of the largest islands in the Mediterranean.

With its family-friendly beaches, top-notch archaeological sites and sumptuous culinary treats, a holiday in Greece – only four hours’ flight time from the UK – is hard to beat. The main tourist ...

From its mainland to hundreds of islands, Greece offers an excellent range of stellar holidays – here are some of the best Heidi Fuller-love is a travel writer and has lived in a dozen countries, ...

Planning a romantic honeymoon in Greece? Here's what you need to know. The best time for a honeymoon in Greece is during the shoulder seasons, offering mild weather and fewer crowds. Romantic islands ...

VAI Resort near Loop 101 and Cardinals Way in Glendale has been under construction since 2021, and despite no target set for opening, the developer is increasing the project's footprint. The 66-acre ...

The best time to visit Crete is from mid-May to June or from September to October. May brings with it warmer waters and beautiful wildflowers that can be spotted throughout the island's natural ...

This serial property comprises six archaeological sites on Crete dating from 1900 to 1100 BCE. These sites represent the Minoan civilization, a major prehistoric Mediterranean culture. The palatial ...

4 GENUD ‘Growth, Exercise, Nutrition and Development’ Research Group, Universidad de Zaragoza, Zaragoza, Spain 5 Department of Physiotherapy and Nursing, Faculty of Health and Sport Science (FCSD), ...