Kreta (Island of Crete), Greece

Kreta (Island of Crete) Greece

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 forms a significant part of the economy and cultural heritage of Greece, while retaining its own local cultural traits. Crete is one of the most popular holiday destinations in Greece. The tourist attractions include the archaeological sites of the Minoan civilisation, the Venetian old city and port of Chania, the Venetian castle at Rethymno, the gorge of Samaria, the islands of Chrysi, Elafonisi, Gramvousa, and Spinalonga and the Palm Beach of Vai, which is the largest natural palm forest in Europe.
Recommended airport
Nikos Kazantzakis (HER)
Points of interest
  • Natural History Museum of Crete
  • Matala beach
  • Kommos beach
Nearby destinations
  • Rethymno, Crete a 42.20 km
  • Heraklion a 22.83 km
  • Hersonissos, Crete a 42.82 km

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