Visit Crete

Hadn't you have the chance to visit Crete yet? 

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 of Greece. 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.

Get prepared 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.