We'll start our wandering to Crete from the eastern perfecture, Lassithi.
It's capital is Agios Nikolaos well known world wide as a cosmopolitan holiday spot.
Ag. Nikolaos
Lassithi perfecture has excellent archeological sites, historical monuments, impressive gorges, scenic villages, dazzling beaches, the one-of-a-kind in EuropeVai palm tree forest on Vai beach.
The hospitality here is genuine and visitors are always greeted with a warm smile.
Lassithi country side is beautiful with lots of hidden paradises.
The long shoreline guarantees marvelous beaches where you can spend leisure time either lazy sunbathig under the Cretan sun or swimming in the clean waters of the Cretan or Lybian seas.
When you work up an appetite you can dine on delicious Cretan dishes always made with local products and later be off for an evening of drinking or dancing at the bars or clubs located throughout the area of Lassithi.
Well, let me tell you a few things about my island.
Crete or KRITI in greek, is the largest of the Greek islands, the fifth largest island in the Mediterranean, and the southest region ofGreece.
It forms a significant part of the economy and cultural heritage of
Greece while retaining its own local cultural traits (such as its own dialect,poetry and music). Crete was the centre of the Minoan Civilization (2700–1420 BC), the earliest "high culture" civilization in Europe, which built the first palaces in Europe.
Traveling to Crete
for first time, first of all, is a life
experience.
What makes Crete so special?
Each corner of Crete has something to
offer.
Crete is blessed with fascinating history and natural
beauty.
A big part of what makes Crete so special is the proud
people, amongst the most hospitable in Greece, with a long tradition
of welcoming strangers.
The unique beauty of the spectacular
landscapes, alone, are enough to amaze you.
Getprepared
for a long-lasting experience that you will remember forever.
The population of Crete is close to 650.000
The length of the island is 260 km with
1.046 km of shores and it lies at the south-east Mediterranean at the crossroads of three
continents Europe, Asia and Africa. The biggest width is 60 km while the smallest is 12 km.
A
high mountain range crosses the island from West to East, formed by
three different groups of mountains. To the West the White Mountains
(2.453 m), in the middle the mountain of Idi (Psiloritis-2.456 m) and to
the East the mountain of Dikti (2.148 m).
These mountains gifted Crete
with fertile plateaus like Lassithi, Omalos and Nida, caves like Dikteon and Ideon cave, and gorges like the famous gorge of Samaria.
There
are also quite a few valleys plateus small plains. The largest plateau is Lassithi located at the east part of the island and most
important plain is that of Messara located between Psiloritis and
Asterousia mountains at the centre - south of the island.
Main Cities and Towns in Crete are Chania, Rethymnon, Heraklion, Ag. Nikolaos, Sitia on the north coast and Paleochora, Mires, Tymbaki, Ierapetra on the south coast.
The weather in Crete is characterized by mild-rainy
winters and hot-dry summers.
The climate of Crete is a temperate Mediterranean
climate.
Crete is the place where wonderful experiences never end. There is
always more to explore, to discover, to see, to taste, to feel.
Well, if you haven’t visited Crete yet, may be
this is the time to come and discover it!
If it
captures your heart, don’t worry.
Come back again and again and Crete
will welcome you once more with its smiling original people, Cretan sun, Cretan cousine, the sounds of
the Cretan lyre, the scents of orange blossom and jasmine, meze and a glass of raki.
So, what are you waiting for? Book your ticket now and live the Cretan experience.
