Map shows where Crete earthquake hit amid tsunami warning. ... comes at the beginning of the summer party season in Greece during which more than eight million tourists travel to Crete and Rhodes.

On July 25, holidaymakers were warned of an "extreme fire risk" in Crete and a "Level 5" alert was issued. Rethymnon, Heraklion, and Lasithi are the holiday hotspots that have been named as at risk.

But it’s not just in Rhodes and Corfu where wildfires are breaking out – the most recent reports confirm over 60 wildfires across Greece, correct at the time of writing yesterday.

Ancient Eleutherna, located on the foot of Mount Ida on Crete, is revealing archaeological treasures from the dawn of Greek civilization.

Greece fires – live: Red alert for Crete as British tourists in ‘living nightmare’ on Rhodes and Corfu Maryam Zakir-Hussain,Stuti Mishra and Andy Gregory Mon, July 24, 2023 at 2:48 PM UTC ...

Crete and Rhodes are at extreme risk of wildfires, civil protection authorities said on Tuesday, as the Greek Prime Minister held emergency talks with senior members of government. Temperatures ...

As well as flights operating later in the season, a choice of hotels are now ready to book in Crete (Heraklion) and Rhodes in early November. Steve Heapy, CEO of Jet2.com and Jet2holidays, ...

Tremors were felt strongly across the Greek islands of Crete and Rhodes (Picture: Getty) A tsunami warning has been issued off the coast of Greece following an earthquake measuring 6.0 on the ...