- Crete - Wikipedia
Crete and its surrounding islands and islets form the Region of Crete (Greek: Περιφέρεια Κρήτης), which is the southernmost of the 13 top-level administrative units of Greece, and the fifth most populous of Greece's regions Its capital and largest city is Heraklion, located on the island's north shore
- Crete: Beaches, History Local Culture Guide 2025
The largest island in Greece, Crete is renowned for its pin-up beaches, wild natural beauty, exquisite cuisine and thousands of years of culture and history It is a favourite destination for all visitors – families, couples and friends – and offers something different in every season
- Crete: All You Must Know Before You Go (2025) - Tripadvisor
About 30 years after my first trip to Crete, I keep coming back to the Mediterranean island that would eventually become my home away from home A visit to Crete always starts with a shot of raki, also known as tsikoudia, a local spirit served to break the ice
- 15 of the best things to do in Crete - Lonely Planet
With mountains, unspoilt beaches, two cities (Hania and Heraklion) and year-round sunshine, you could pack a lot in To get you going, here are some of our favorite things to do on this incredible Greek island
- Incredible Crete | The official tourism website of Crete
Crete is the largest Greek island and a landmark in the maritime crossroads between the West and the East, Europe and Africa, a unique and fascinating place full of transitions and surprises
- Crete | History Geography | Britannica
Crete, fifth largest island in the Mediterranean and largest of the islands forming part of modern Greece Crete is where the first European civilization, the Minoan, thrived
- Crete - Visit Greece
Crete is the largest island in Greece, and the fifth largest one in the Mediterranean Sea Here, you can admire the remnants of brilliant civilizations, explore glorious beaches, impressive mountainscapes, fertile valleys and steep gorges, and become part of the island’s rich gastronomic culture
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