Crete

About Crete

Crete is the largest and most populous of the Greek islands, and the fifth-largest island in the Mediterranean Sea, after Sicily, Sardinia, Cyprus, and Corsica. Crete and a number of surrounding islands and islets constitute the region of Crete, one of the 13 top-level administrative units of Greece. The capital and the largest city is Heraklion. As of 2011, the region had a population of 623,065.

Crete forms a significant part of the economy and cultural heritage of Greece, while retaining its own local cultural traits (such as its own poetry and music). It was once the center of the Minoan civilization (c. 2700–1420 BC), which is currently regarded as the earliest recorded civilization in Europe.

CHANIA

CHANIA

Chania offers a large variety of places for sightseeing, exploration and discovery…

HERAKLIO

HERAKLIO

A unique combination of urban scenery and natural wealth, it is an appealing all-year-round destination…

RETHYMNO

RETHYMNO

Rethymno combines rarely united features: the old town’s charm and history, with proximity to a long sandy beach…

LASITHI

LASITHI

Full of traditional villages and historical settlements scattered throughout its extend, ready to be discovered …