Crete – the fifth largest island in the Mediterranean and Greece's largest ... once Crete’s best kept secret. Even now (except for the height of summer) this beach, 82 kilometres (50 ...

TripAdvisor’s Top 10 Beaches for 2025 are as follows: Elafonissi Beach – Crete, Greece Banana Beach – Phuket, Thailand Eagle Beach – Palm-Eagle Beach, Aruba Siesta Beach – Siesta Key ...

For those who want to beat the crowds, visitors suggest hitting the sand before 2 p.m. Vai Beach is located in the far northeast corner of Crete. The best way to get there is from one of the three ...

One of the longest-enduring symbols of Ancient Greek mythology ... Beyond the resort, Crete beckons with a wealth of attractions. The fully-serviced beach at Mononaftis Bay is just 80 metres ...

Crete is playing an increasingly important role in the new era of Greek wine, a driving force for an excellent future.” So if you like interspersing sugar-white beaches with archaeological sites ...

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 ...

The list includes beaches from various countries, including Greece, Cuba, Portugal, and Thailand. Elafonissi Beach in Crete, Greece, claimed the top spot for its pink sands and shallow lagoons.