Crete - Wikipedia Crete ( kriːt KREET; Greek: Κρήτη, Modern: Kríti [ˈkriti], Ancient: Krḗtē [krɛ̌ːtεː]) is the largest and most populous of the Greek islands, the 88th largest island in the world and the fifth largest island in the Mediterranean Sea, after Sicily, Sardinia, Cyprus, and Corsica
Ancient Crete - World History Encyclopedia Crete is an island in the eastern Mediterranean which during the Bronze Age produced the influential Minoan civilization with its distinctive architecture and art
Cretan - Etymology, Origin Meaning - Etymonline Originating from Old English Cretense and Latin Cretanus, "Cretan" means natives of Crete, linked to the ancient reputation for lying and the liar paradox
A guide to the traditions and way of life in Crete Grand-scale archaeological monuments, rich traditions, and an insatiable appetite for food and fun are all part of the way of life in Crete So join us we explore what makes Greece’s largest island what it is You know you’ve sat at a Cretan table just from the bounty in front of you
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)
Crete - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Crete is the largest of the Greek islands It separates the Aegean Sea from the rest of the Mediterranean Sea Like the Fertile Crescent, Crete had rich soil, a warm climate, and plenty of water [1] With less time spent fighting to live, the Cretans began to make complicated things
Cretan Culture - Discover Crete Crete, the largest Greek island and one of the Mediterranean's largest, draws millions of visitors from across the globe every year who come to appreciate its rugged beauty, delightful climate, crystal-clear beaches, and the legendary Cretan hospitality