Crete

Crete: The darling Israelis can’t resist as Greek island transforms into luxury destination

An estimated 250,000 Israelis visited Crete by late October 2026, as Greece's largest island transforms from an affordable summer getaway into a growing luxury tourism destination.

BREATHTAKING VIEWS from JW Marriott Crete Resort Suite: turquoise waters, sailing yachts, and the majestic Cretan Mountains
Turkish Navy frigate Gaziantep escorts drilling vessel Fatih off the Mediterranean resort city of Antalya, Turkey.

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Patriot battery in Greece

Greece moves Patriot interceptor to protect key military base amid rising US-Iran tensions - report

A wildfire burns in a canyon near Asomatos village on the island of Crete, Greece, July 30, 2026.

Israeli arrested for allegedly lighting barbecue at rented villa, sparking wildfire in Crete


Wildfire on Greek island of Crete scorches forest, forces evacuation of over 1,000

Hundreds of firefighters battled a blaze that forced the evacuation of over 1,000 people on Crete island on Thursday.

 Firefighters try to extinguish a wildfire near Ierapetra, on the island of Crete, Greece, July 3, 2025

Earthquake of magnitude 6.3 strikes Crete, Greece, GFZ says, felt in central Israel

Reports from Israelis, particularly in the center of the country, including Tel Aviv and surrounding areas, reported feeling shockwaves from the earthquake.

 Seismic waves are seen on a screen during a demonstration of an earthquake early warning system which triggers sirens if a nationwide network of 120 seismic monitoring stations detects a strong earthquake, at the Geological Survey of Israel in Jerusalem.

Six arrested in Crete for smuggling over 40 archaeological artifacts

Recovered artifacts include Cycladic figurines, statuettes, and everyday items.

 Six arrested in Crete for smuggling over 40 archaeological artifacts. Illustration

Knossos Palace breaks record with over 1 million visitors in 2024

The Palace of Knossos was at the core of the Minoan civilization that flourished in Crete.

 Knossos Palace breaks record with over 1 million visitors in 2024.