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Crete is the largest island in Greece, and the fifth largest one in the Mediterranean Sea.
Due to its strategic geographical position and most importantly its mild climate, Crete was the center of Europe’s first advanced civilization, the Minoan (c. 2700–1420 BC).
With an exquisite 1,000 kilometre-long coastline, Crete boasts about 400 beaches most of which have earned a Blue Flag.
The innumerable beaches combined with impressive mountains, steep gorges and fertile plains make Crete the island with the most diverse landscape in Greece.
Cretans are proud and hospitable people who maintain their cultural traits.

 

Since the island’s touristic development, which dates back in the 60’s, Crete nowadays demonstrates from luxurious resorts to really cheap accommodation.
The visitor will find countless hotels, apartments, studios and villas to ensure a memorable holiday.
Moreover, the abundance of fresh products and the renowned for its life-prolonging qualities Cretan cuisine served at the island’s restaurants, make Crete a holiday destination which has it all!

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Crete is the largest island in Greece, and the fifth largest one in the Mediterranean Sea. With an exquisite 1,000 kilometer-long coastline, Crete boasts about 400 beaches most of which have earned a Blue Flag. The innumerable beaches combined with impressive mountains, steep gorges and fertile plains make Crete the island with the most diverse landscape in Greece.

Why Crete?

Since the island's touristic development, which dates back in the 60's, Crete nowadays demonstrates from luxurious resorts to really cheap accommodation. The visitor will find countless hotels, apartments, studios and villas to ensure a memorable holiday. Moreover, the abundance of fresh products and the renowned for its life-prolonging qualities Cretan cuisine served at the island's restaurants, make Crete a holiday destination which has it all!