Tourists in Crete were shaken and buildings damaged after a magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck off the north-east coast in the early hours of Thursday morning. The quake struck at 6.19 local time (3.19am ...

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A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck off the coast of Crete on Thursday morning, as the tremors were felt across the Greek island and the Aegean Sea region. Authorities have not reported any serious ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Crete ought to come with a disclaimer (warning: may cause jaw to drop repeatedly). Simply put, Greece’s ...

Crete is a myth-stical island (see what I did there?) in Greece where gods were born, empires came and went, and lunch can last longer than a Minoan dynasty. It’s an island that refuses to be reduced ...

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At a glance: Elounda, Crete for a laid-back beach break What: Calm coves, warm Aegean swims and low-rise luxury on Mirabello Bay Where: Elounda on Crete’s north-east coast, with Elounda Bay Palace and ...