Welcome to your Crete Travel Guide
Situated in the southernmost part of Greece,the island of Crete,consisting of four prefectures Chania, Rethymnon,Heraklion and Lasithi is found in the heart of the Mediterranean Sea.A blessed,the cultural and commercial crossroads of three continents,Europe,Asia and Africa is inviting you to meet its beauty.
Crete,is considered by the locals to be an autonomous country, since it is a completely different world compared to other parts of Greece.Crete is a place with its own tradition, its own character and its own special dialect.The locals are very proud of their Cretan origin and have developed their own tradition.
The stunning scenery, picturesque harbours, ancient Minoan palaces and Byzantine churches , the traditional tavernas offering all types of greek mezedes , as well as the hospitality of the locals ,the endless beaches and even more the island’s magic , will take you to places that you have never been before. Don’t hesitate to explore the island by car or by jeep , especially don’t forget to visit Heraklion, the capital of the island with its world class Archaelogical Museum and the Palace of Knossos dating back to 1500BC, the town of Rethymno as well as the stunning Chania which will make you realise that if paradise existed it would be so much like Crete.
Crete Tourism
Amongst the most popular tourist destinations in the world, Crete,caters to all types of visitor, offering a wide range of choices to even the most demanding traveller. All your desires can come true in Crete as the the diversity of the island’ s scenery the hospitality of the locals,the stunning beaches,the tranquillity during the daytime and the pulse of the night life |
the delicious tastes of the local Greek cuisine and the general atmosphere of the most popular greek island will undoubtedly cast a spell on you.Nowadays, Crete has a thriving economy which is based partly on tourism. It’s stunning hotel resorts where you can enjoy splendid facilities are spread all over the island where in the south of the island, you will find hundreds of exotic beaches, some crowded and some isolated which can satisfy any taste. Don’t hesitate to taste the famous worldwide Cretan diet based mostly on pure olive oil and you will after that become the greatest fun of greek cuisine.
This island played a very important role throughout Greek history and has been the first area in Greece which developed advanced civilisation, the famous Minoan Civilisation .From that time until now , the mantinades, cretan songs with a certain rhythm is perhaps one of the most important elements of the cretan current character. Even in these days visitors experience the historical atmosphere of Crete, as you can find monuments and traces of foreign civilisations spread all over the island that will with no doubt take you to an unforgettable trip back to the past.
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