Crete - Wikipedia Crete ( k r iː t KREET; Greek: Κρήτη, Modern: Kríti, 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
Crete: Beaches, History Local Culture Guide 2025 - Discover Greece Key highlights of Crete include the ancient Minoan palace of Knossos near Heraklion, the charming old towns of Chania and Rethymno, and beautiful beaches found all around the island There are so many things to do and see in Crete that one trip is never enough
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
Incredible Crete | The official tourism website of Crete Crete is an ideal place to visit all year round Its mild climate and its unique mountainous features attract visitors before and after the established touristy summer season Crete’s stunning natural beauty awakens in visitors an imperative need to discover its mountains, its gorges, its paths
Crete | History Geography | Britannica Crete, island in the eastern Mediterranean Sea that is one of 13 administrative regions (periféreies) of Greece Crete is the fifth largest island in the Mediterranean and the largest of the islands forming part of modern Greece
8 best places to visit in Crete - Lonely Planet Whether you're lured here by the history, the beach scene or the wine, food and culture inland, Crete has somewhere that will hit the spot – to help you plan your itinerary, here are eight of our favorite places to visit in Crete
Crete - WorldAtlas The island of Crete, located in the southern part of the Aegean Sea, is the world’s 88th largest island and also the largest among all the islands of Greece Covering an area of 8,336 km 2, Crete is the fifth-largest Mediterranean Sea island after the islands of Corsica, Cyprus, Sicily, and Sardinia It is also the most populous among all the
13 best things to do in Crete, tried-and-tested | Condé Nast Traveller . . . Crete’s spellbinding shores are utterly alluring – it’s a seductive island escape, that’s why its floury beaches and cerulean seas remain a firm favourite for many travellers Magical, historical island retreat, sorted In 2025, there’s lots to get excited about on Greece’s largest dreamy island The beauty of Crete’s size means there are always discoveries to be had
Crete Greece: Complete Travel Guide | Greeka Crete is the biggest island in Greece and among the largest ones in the Mediterranean Sea Boasting one of the country's most beautiful natural landscapes, it offers views and experiences galore! To start with, the island's beaches are out of this world!
Crete – Travel guide at Wikivoyage Crete (Greek: Κρήτη Kríti, sometimes spelled "Krete" in English) is the largest of the Greek islands and is the fifth largest in the Mediterranean Sea - after Sicily, Sardinia, Cyprus, and Corsica It is located between the Sea of Crete and the Libyan Sea, south of the Peloponnese
Crete: The Greek Island Where Zeus Was Born - Going In Crete, you'll find the famous feral goats, specialty cheeses in abundance, and possibly the greatest archaeological mystery of all time Here's what you need to know about the Greek island with a language, architecture, and gastronomy all distinctly its own
Crete - Greece. com Crete is the biggest island in Greece and the fifth largest in the Mediterranean It has an area of 8,300 sq km, a coastline of 1,040 km and a population of 500,000 It lies at the Southern Aegean Sea and at the crossroads of three continents: Europe, Asia and Africa
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 ]