Crete (Crete Island), Greece

Crete (Crete Island) Greece

Crete is the biggest and most populated of the Greek islands, and it's the fifth largest island in the Mediterranean Sea, following Sicily, Sardinia, Cyprus, and Corsica. Crete plays a significant role in Greece's economy and cultural heritage, while also maintaining its unique local cultural characteristics. Crete is one of the top vacation spots in Greece. Tourist attractions include the archaeological sites of the Minoan civilization, the Venetian old city and port of Chania, the Venetian castle at Rethymno, the Samaria Gorge, 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, Greece a 22.83 km
  • Hersonissos, Crete a 42.82 km

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