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Explore Crete Expand East Crete: Heraklion City Heraklion Region Lassithi Region West Crete: Chania City Chania Region Rethymnon City Rethymnon Region Beach Guide Maps Activities Expand Hiking Water Sports Walk Crete in 50 days Culture Expand Cretan Music Tastes of Crete Traditions Learn Greek History Expand History of Crete Archaeology Museums Mythology Nature Pictures Various Expand Information My Crete Books Videos Contact Us More results... Generic selectors Exact matches only Search in title Search in content Post Type Selectors Toggle Menu Explore Crete the guide to real Crete Chania Region Rethymnon Region Heraklion Region Lassithi Region Beaches in Hersonissos, Crete Knossos Minoan Palace in Crete Olive Tree and Olive Oil Holidays in Matala Elafonissi Beach Pictures and Information Samaria Gorge in Crete Mantinades in Crete Gortys or Gortyn in Crete Magical Crete Crete is an island with an exquisite 1,000-kilometre coastline, dotted with coves, bays and peninsulas, offering a multitude of soft, sandy beaches along the beautiful blue Mediterranean Sea. They’re some of the finest in the world and have established Crete as one of Europe’s most popular holiday destinations . And, of course, the island’s historical importance in the modern world as the home of the Minoan civilisation , with important archaeological finds at Knossos , Phaistos and Gortys , is evidenced by the tens of thousands of visitors to these sites every year. However, Crete is the largest island in Greece – the fifth largest in the Mediterranean – and within its diverse area of more than 8,000 square kilometres there are many other gems just waiting to be discovered by the more adventurous holiday treasure seekers. If you haven’t yet visited Crete, this summer could be the time to discover this fascinating Greek island. If it captures your heart, don’t worry. Come back next year and Crete will welcome you again with the smiling Cretan sun, the sound of the Cretan lyre, the scent of orange blossom and jasmine, a slice of cool red watermelon and a glass of iced raki. Crete Pictures Travel Insights and Tips Essential Travel Info Comprehensive information on the major cities of Crete Chania Rethymnon Heraklion Agios Nikolaos Adventure Beaches History Pictures Information Contact Us Privacy Policy Facebook YouTube © 2024 Explore Crete Website Design by Artkreta.GR Scroll to top Scroll to top More results... Generic selectors Exact matches only Search in title Search in content Post Type Selectors Explore Crete Toggle child menu Expand East Crete: Heraklion City Heraklion Region Lassithi Region West Crete: Chania City Chania Region Rethymnon City Rethymnon Region Beach Guide Maps Activities Toggle child menu Expand Hiking Water Sports Walk Crete in 50 days Culture Toggle child menu Expand Cretan Music Tastes of Crete Traditions Learn Greek History Toggle child menu Expand History of Crete Archaeology Museums Mythology Nature Pictures Various Toggle child menu Expand Information My Crete Books Videos Contact...