A LITTLE-KNOWN Greek island has received glowing praise ... The footage showed white houses nestled on a hilltop, and beaches covered with stretches of golden sand. One reason people don’t ...

With its all-white, stucco homes and cobblestone streets, Alys Beach reminded them of the Greek Islands.

The largest and most populous of the Greek islands offers historic stone villas and contemporary homes with views of ... the western end of the eight-mile beach on Rethymno Bay.

it's part of a national park and marine preservation – and soft white sand. Climbing 23 ranks to score the top spot, ...