Crete is the largest island in Greece so it’s no surprise it has something for everyone – and plenty for solo travellers.
Crete is home to fascinating historic sites and some of the best beaches (such as the famous lagoons of Elafonisi and Balos) and hiking in Greece. The north is developed and home of the best resorts for nightlife; you won’t have to stray far for a party or organised excursions.
Painting is an ancient medium and even with the introduction of photography, film and digital technology, it still has remained a persistent mode of expression. So many paintings have been limned over dozens of millennia that only a relatively small percentage of them could be construed as "timeless classics" that have become familiar to the public—and not coincidentally produced by some of the most famous artists of all time. We, of course, have our opinion of what makes the grade and we present them here in our list of the best paintings of all time.