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Crete in Greece, an island with sandy beaches and crystal, blue waters. The culture and the nature will surpass all of your expectations. Visit Crete and enjoy a small Paradise. Crete, the biggest island of Greece.
On the southernmost edge of Greece - indeed of all Europe - and in the midst of the eastern Mediterranean, lies Crete, where the continents of Europe, Asia and Africa meet, an island with a population of more than 600,000 and divided for administrative purposes into 4 Prefectures: Hania, Rethymnon, Heraklion, and Lasithi. Crete is the fifth largest island in the Mediterranean with an area of 8,335 square kilometers.

The climate of Crete is probably the mildest in Europe. The strong northwesterly wind, the meltemi, moderates even the hottest months of July and August. Rainfall is rare during the summer months. Autumn is Crete's mildest season, when temperatures are often higher than in spring. The mountains that run across the island act as a barrier to the weather, often creating different conditions in northern and southern Crete.

The area has been inhabited since pre-historic times until today without intermission.
ā€¢ 3000 - 2800 BC Arhaeological artfacts prove the existence of arcient Kydonia.
ā€¢ 2800 - 1150 BC Minoan civilisation. Ancient Kydonia is one of the most powerful cities in Crete.
ā€¢ 1st millennium AD Kydonia prevalls until the 7th century AD.
ā€¢ 823 - 961 AD Occupation by the Arabs
ā€¢ 961 - 1252 AD Byzantine period
ā€¢ 1252 - 1645 AD Occupation by the Venetians
ā€¢ 1645 - 1897 AD Occupation by the turks
ā€¢ 1898 AD Foundation of the Cretan State. Chania is the capital of Crete
ā€¢ 1913 AD Unification of Crete with Greece

The first Greek territory to establish an advanced civilization, centered around Minoan Knossos and Faestos, Crete was the last piece of what is today Greece to fall under Ottoman rule, with the conquest of Heraklion in 1669.
Throughout the centuries, Cretan history is an almost never-ending stream of defensive wars and rebellions against the various conquerors the waves of history have washed upon its shores. The island's position, on the shipping routes between Europe, Africa and the Middle East has meant a constant stream of suitors, for the better part of 30 centuries, bent on establishing their control over the Eastern Mediterranean.

An island much celebrated in song, and with a rich history and culture, it was destined 5,000 years ago to become the cradle of the renowned Minoan civilization and the birthplace of Zeus. Here, on Dikti and on forested Psiloritis (Idi), the greatest of the gods was born and raised, whose legend nurtured a rich mythological tradition with illustrious protagonists such as Europa, Minos, Pasiphae, the Minotaur. ..

Unique archaeological sites such as those at Knossos, Phaestos, Mallia and Zakros have come to light, documenting the magnificence of this civilization which shone not only in the Aegean but also throughout the whole of the Mediterranean. It is also a fact without precedent that in this limited geographical space, civilization itself never dimmed over the passage of time. The Geometric, Archaic, Classical, Hellenistic, Roman, Byzantine and Venetian periods all left their contribution in the most glorious way, forming a landscape of many cultural elements - the grandiose, multicoloured and vibrant scenery of a continuous historical progression which, through the sounds of the lyra, mantinades and the forceful steps of the dance, echoes the passions and spirit of the land to this day. A noble, gallant spirit which grew up alongside the wild mountain peaks, the imposing gorges, and the unexplored caves, blossomed like the olives and the wild flowers found in the most improbable locations, and achieved calm tranquility in the vista of the indented coastlines with their golden sands and blue-green waters. ..
98 beaches in Crete, were awarded with blue flags for 2011

The Highlights
ā€¢The old Venetian town of Chania, with footprints of 3 thousand years of history around every corner.
ā€¢The old Venetian town of Rethymnon.
ā€¢The small fishing village of Zakros, 20 km south of Vai, on the eastern shore, for stunning natural beauty and charming isolation.
ā€¢The Gorge of Samaria, in Chania, the largest gorge in Europe.
ā€¢The bay of Elounda, home to the country's best luxury resort hotels.
ā€¢Cretan traditional food.
ā€¢The Hersonisos and Malia region of Heraklion for 24-hour partying.
ā€¢Matala.

THINGS TO DO & SEE

CHANIA BEACHES

The prefecture of Chania has more than 350 kilometers of coastline and more than 80 beaches out of which 29 have been awarded with blue flag for 2014.

CHANIA SIGHTS

The most comprehensive guide to the sights in Chania you must visit. Travel with the best guide filled with colorful photos and a detailed description about the attractions in Chania and its hinterland.

LASSITHI BEACHES

The easternmost province of Crete Lassithi prefecture managed again this year 2014 be classified first place in Crete on blue flag beaches, reaching 42 beaches when the other three prefecture (Chania, Rethymno, Heraklio) together they have 63 beaches on blue flag, showing with the best way how clean and organized are Lassithi beaches, since in the total of 70 beaches only 28 failed to be awarded with the blue flag.

HERAKLIO BEACHES

Heraklion has a coastline of over 250 km and more than 70 beaches of which 17 have been awarded the 2014 with Blue Flag. Heraklion has all kinds of beaches, sandy with lots of people in the north with wonderful bays sheltered from winds, and deserted pebble beaches in the south. Discover them.

RETHYMNO BEACHES

The prefecture of Rethymno has some of the most beautiful beaches of Crete, here you will find all the beaches together on a map with information and pictures.

ELOUNDA

Elounda is a world renowned tourism resort located to the north of Aghios Nikolaos, having an indented coastline, sandy beaches, crystal clear seas, and a tranquil and heavenly environment, itā€™s certain that it will fascinate you.



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Greece / Crete / Heraklion

Kamari villa

Kamari Villa is an elegant new, villa that accommodates up to 7 people in 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, located in a beautiful area in the district of Heraklion, which features a unique landscape of the island of Crete and unique views of the sea.

Greece / Crete / Chania

Kastro villa

Located in an exclusive area of Akrotiri, on Agios Mattheos Hill, close to the beautiful town of Chania, the stone villa Kastro is the ideal destination for vacation at Crete.

Greece / Crete / Chania

Katia villas

Katia villas is a new complex that offers two bedroom villas with communal pool, located in the area g. Kasteli (Kissamos).

Greece / Crete / Chania

Kera villas

Kera villas is a new villa complex of two private buildings, located in one of the most popular resorts and green island of Crete, East of Chania town. Each three bedroom villa, surrounded on all sides by olive groves, offers a comfortable stay in a cozy and relaxed atmosphere.

Greece / Crete / Chania

Kipos Villa

Kipos Villa is a wonderful new three bedroom luxury villa with private pool and landscaped green area. The villa is located in a small complex of three buildings, one of nature reserves, scenic corners of Chania on Crete.

Greece / Crete / Lassithi

Lassithi Villa 3

Lassithi 3 bedroom Villa is a comfortable wonderful house for rent nestled in the picturesque hills near the sea and the sandy beach at the famous resort area of Aghios Nikolaos. The unique beauty of the view opens to the endless azure sea, while the beach with fine white sand is only 200 meters away.

Greece / Crete / Lassithi

Lassithi villa 4

Lassithi villa 4 is a four bedroom comfortable house for rent nestled in the picturesque hills near the sea and the sandy beach at the famous resort area of Aghios Nikolaos. The unique beauty of the view opens to the endless azure sea, while the beach with fine white sand is only 200 meters away.

Greece / Crete / Lassithi

Lia villa

Lia Villa is a new, exclusive, five bedroom house located in the prestigious seaside resort area of Aghios Nikolaos, at a distance of 1 km. from the beach.

Greece / Crete / Chania

Limanaki Villa

Limanaki Villa - new, beautiful three-bedroom villa with private pool, located on a spacious green park area, just three hundred meters from the beautiful organized sandy beach.

Greece / Crete / Chania

Lotos villa

Lotos villas is a small, cozy complex of new villas, each with private pool, located in a picturesque green paradise, surrounded by the unique Cretan landscape.
The villas are found at Akrotiri resort area just 15km away from Chania town.

Greece / Crete / Chania

Louloudia Villa

Louloudia Villa, three-bedroom villas with private pool. The complex is located on the coast of north-west of Crete, Chania, Crete and consists of three beautiful modern buildings.

Greece / Crete / Lassithi

Makrigialos villa

The private, Luxury, 4 bedroom villa Makrigialos, is a contemporary residence ready to surpass all of your expectations for a holiday villa.

Greece / Crete / Chania

Maleme villa

Maleme villa is a modern and comfortable luxury building with 3 bedrooms plus one open plan bedroom, with a private pool, a spacious plot with garden and lawn, located in an idyllic, quiet, picturesque, sea view location surrounded by nature.

Greece / Crete / Chania

Margo villa

Margo Luxury villa with five bedrooms and private pool is located in the amazing beauty of the region north-west of Crete, in the prefecture of Chania, close to Platanias resort area.

Greece / Crete / Rethymno

Marina villa

Marina Villa, three-bedroom villa, with private pool, located in a small traditional, very beautiful village of the district of Rethymnon on the island of Crete. Built in the island-style building with all modern amenities, offers comfortable accommodation for up to 6 people.

Greece / Crete / Chania

Marita Villa

Marita Villa is a modern, three bedroom villa with private pool, located on the island of Crete, in a traditional, historic resort village of the district of Chania, just 800 meters away from the beach.

Greece / Crete / Lassithi / Elounda

Mediterranean Superior Villa

Mediterranean Superior Villa is a luxury two bedroom villa with private heated pool, located in one of the elite complex at Lassithi resort area, providing its guests all the services of a five star hotel.

Greece / Crete / Lassithi / Elounda

Mediterranean Villa

Mediterranean Villa, villa with two bedrooms private swimming pool, located in one of the elite complex at Lassithi resort area, providing its guests all the services of a five star hotel.

Greece / Crete / Lassithi / Elounda

Mediterranean Villa 3

Mediterranean Villa 3, is a luxury, three bedroom villa with private pool, located in one of the elite complexes at Lassithi, Crete, just 4km away from the center of the popular, elite resort area Elounda and only 1.5km away from a wonderful sandy organized beach.