Greece - Crete

History

Crete is the largest and most populous of the Greek islands, located in the Mediterranean Sea. It has a long and rich history, dating back to the Minoan civilization of the Bronze Age.

Geography

Crete is the largest and most populous of the Greek islands, located in the Mediterranean Sea. It is the fifth-largest island in the Mediterranean Sea, after Sicily, Sardinia, Cyprus, and Corsica. Crete is located south of the Greek mainland, between the Aegean Sea to the east and the Libyan Sea to the west. It is separated from the mainland by the Cretan Sea, which is about 160 km (99 mi) wide.

Things to do

• Explore the Palace of Knossos

• Visit the Samaria Gorge

• Take a boat trip to the island of Spinalonga

• Enjoy the beaches of Elafonisi

• Visit the Venetian Fortress of Rethymno

• Explore the Archaeological Museum of Heraklion

• Take a day trip to Chania

• Visit the Monastery of Arkadi

• Take a jeep safari in the White Mountains

• Enjoy the nightlife in Malia

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