- Crete - Wikipedia
Crete is the largest island in Greece and the fifth largest island in the Mediterranean Sea It is located south of almost the rest of the country, in the southern part of the Aegean Sea separating the Aegean from the Libyan Sea
- Wildfires on Greek island Crete force thousands to evacuate
Firefighters struggled to gain control over a massive wildfire burning on the Greek island of Crete, as powerful winds fanned the flames
- Crete: Beaches, History Local Culture Guide 2025 - Discover Greece
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
The birthplace of both the king of the Olympian gods and of modern European civilization, Crete is a Mediterranean jewel It’s rich with archaeological and mythological history that’s reflected in its ancient ruins and cultural attractions
- 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
- Crete | History Geography | Britannica
Crete is the fifth largest island in the Mediterranean and the largest of the islands forming part of modern Greece It is relatively long and narrow, stretching for 160 miles (260 km) on its east-west axis and varying in width from 7 5 to 37 miles (12 to 60 km)
- 15 Best Things to Do in Crete (Greece) - The Crazy Tourist
Let’s explore the best things to do in Crete: 1 Knossos A few kilometres south of Crete’s modern capital, Heraklion was the capital of Minoan Crete Knossos is the name of a palace and its encompassing city, which had a population of up to 100,000 in the 18th century BC
- 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
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