With its verdant mainland and myriad islands, Greece has much to offer the intrepid traveller

Tried-and-tested Athens, Corfu and Santorini are great options for a break in Greece, but the country, composed of a lush mainland and 6,000 islands spanning from the Ionian Sea in the west to the Aegean in the east, has so much more to offer. Beyond the well-traversed destinations that we know and love, lie hidden beaches, tailor-made retreats and a flourishing gastronomy scene. Rising from the ashes of its economic crisis, Greece is as rich as ever – and here are 10 lesser-known experiences and destinations that prove it. See more at Source: From Tinos to Pelion: the 10 islands to visit in Greece

As the largest island in Greece and one of the largest in the Mediterranean, Crete might just be the best place in all of the country to experience by road, one town at a time.

With an itinerary that takes travellers to five destinations across Crete, Tempo Holidays’ Charming Crete Self-drive is a fantastic option for wayfarers eager to appreciate what the island has to offer, over the course of a week.

Here’s a break-down of five of the sites travellers will see – and never forget – on the Charming Crete Self-drive tour.

Source: The very best way to see all of Greece’s largest island – Travel Weekly