The No.1 strip of sand in the world for this year has been declared as Elafonissi Beach on the Greek island of Crete, which climbs 23 places to secure the top spot. The rest of the global top five ...

‘Apocalyptic’ wildfires have been ravaging Greece, including tourist hotspots Kos, Chios and Crete. Weeks of searing ... dry far faster than most of the world as climate change worsens ...

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.