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CRETE VILLAGE.
SEE CRETE ISLAND

HERAKLION

CHANIA

Come, see Crete, an island that has something for everyone. There is ancient and not so ancient history.

See Crete, it has so much to offer.
Kalyves village on Crete.

The terrain ranges from mountain top to seaside, with everything in between.

You can climb a gorge, scale a castle of lie on a deserted beach.

See Crete and all its wonders.
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Crete Villages

See Crete historical sights including the forts.
The Venetian fortress Fortezza overlooking Rethymno

 

As you walk through the streets you will see Corfu has many styles of architecture.
One of many scenic streets in Rethymno.

 

The monastery dates from the Ottoman years.
Arkadi Monastery

 

The quaint town of Agios Nikolaos.
Agios Nikolaos harbor.

 

See Crete from the east to the west.
The coast near Agios Nikolaos.

 

One of Crete's resort areas, Elounda Bay was once home to a leprosy colony.
Elounda Bay

Crete has an exciting collection of towns and villages, no two the same. They reflect several of the different invaders in Crete’s past.

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See The Island

The island’s interior and its shorelines offer many different scenes.

From mountains to the bowels of the island, see Crete from several angles.
Dikteon cave, one of two places on the island where Zeus was born.

 

If you are up for it, the hike will take the better part of a day. The reward is to see Crete like most people do not.
Samaria Gorge from below

 

The good news is, you can take a boat for the return trip.
Samaria Gorge from above.

 

There once were thousands of windmills in the valley before electricity.
Lasithi windmills

 

There is over 100 miles of scenic coastline.
The pink sand of Elafonissi beach.

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See Crete Summary

The island has so many blessings, and yet so few know about it. It is the largest of the Greek islands and perhaps the mildest due to its location off the north shore of Africa.

Crete has its cuisine. Thanks to a healthy amount of rain throughout the year, growing is not a problem like on many Greek islands. They can also support cows and other farm animals which most islands cannot.

Then there is the Crete wine. Crete is one of the wine regions of Greece. Volcanic soil, moisture, and warm breezes help to make wines like nowhere else in Greece. Vineyards can be found from Heraklion, near the center of the island, to Chania in the west.

Set aside several days and see Crete.

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