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Creta Maris: A tasteful all-inclusive the whole family will genuinely love

Writer Sophie James discovers a rare combination: a family holiday that actually feels like a break

Evening Standard · Jan 26

10 of the best learning holidays in Europe for 2026

From rock climbing in Derbyshire to honing your creative writing skills in Crete, why not take a break with like minds and fellow learners this year?

The Guardian - UK · Jan 1

Over 1,000 migrants have arrivied in Crete in December

There has been hundreds of arrivals at the Greek island in the last 24 hours.

Euronews · Dec 20, 2025

Protesting Greek farmers force their way onto Crete airport tarmac, causing flight suspensions

The demonstrations on Monday are the latest escalation in protests over delays in the payment of EU-backed agricultural subsidies in the wake of a scandal which revealed fraudulent subsidy claims.

Euronews · Dec 8, 2025

2 survivors found among bodies on a migrant boat south of Crete say 15 others are missing

Greek authorities say two men who were found alive among 17 dead bodies on a partially sunken migrant boat near Crete have revealed that the vessel had been carrying 34 people

The Independent UK · Dec 8, 2025

Protesting Greek farmers swarm onto apron area of international airport on Crete

Enraged farmers protesting delays in the payment of subsidies have swarmed onto the apron of the international airport on the southern Greek island of Crete

The Independent UK · Dec 8, 2025

More feared dead as migrant boat capsizes off the coast of Greece

Seventeen of the passengers on board were already dead

The Independent UK · Dec 8, 2025

Migrant boy killed by boat propeller in Greece hours after Crete shipwreck

The body of a 12-year-old boy was found ashore near the Greek island of Samos right after a deadly shipwreck left at least 18 people dead south of Crete.

Euronews · Dec 8, 2025

Migrant shipwreck in Crete leaves at least 18 dead

A major operation to locate survivors on the southern side of the Greek island has now concluded.

Euronews · Dec 6, 2025

Phaea Blue, Elounda, Crete, hotel review

HOTELS: Phaea Blue has outstanding food offerings, from its laidback Greek restaurant overlooking the water, to the all-important dessert balcony, finds James Litston

The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2025