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HOTELS: This sprawling all-inclusive resort is ideal will keep everyone happy when travelling with children, says Emilee Tombs

Beachgoers on tiny Gavdos repel migrant dinghy amid 850 arrivals, claiming 'partying' newcomers overrun paradise.

The Minoan culture was the first highly complex society on modern European soil, with palaces, writing, stunning art – and even flushing toilets. The Minoans lived in the bronze age (circa 3000-1200BC) on the Mediterranean island of Crete, which served as a stepping stone between Europe, Africa and Asia.

Last month, the Crown Iris left the Greek island of Syros early without its passengers disembarking after more than 150 protesters demonstrated at the island's port. There have been similar protests in Rhodes and Crete.

Riot police kept the crowd away from the pier where the cruise ship was docked, while scuffles broke out between demonstrators and police.

Local media said police used pepper spray and detained four people

From fly-and-flop resorts to activity-packed hotels, here’s where to check in on Greece’s largest island

Greek Coast Guard rescued 74 migrants on Crete, part of hundreds of arrivals over the weekend, as traffickers shift to longer Mediterranean routes from North Africa.

The suspension passed by a vote of 177-74 despite fierce opposition from left-wing parties, which unsuccessfully challenged the amendment as unconstitutional.