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. The island's east and west coasts ...

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Climbing 23 ranks to score the top spot, Elafonissi Beach on the Greek island of Crete is the best beach of 2025. Travelers are drawn to its gentle turquoise waters and uniquely pink sands ...