The trail entrance to the beach is located a 1.5-hour drive south of Heraklion, the capital, which is home to the Heraklion International Airport. For prime beach weather, the best time to visit ...

Heraklion, hordes of tourists venture across the island to soak up the best of the coastline, along with those staying closer in nearby Chania. Like most of Crete’s beaches, Elafonisi is ...

The Heraklion Archaeological Museum is a must-see in Crete — and all of Greece, even — for its extensive collection of Minoan art. Highlights include a mini-statue of a Snake Goddess and the ...