Crete is the largest, and most famous Greek island. The island has stunning mountainous landscapes, a coast lined with beautiful beaches and rocky coves, charming towns, villages and harbours, great food, historical ruins and an enjoyable nightlife. All these features have established Crete as one of Europe’s most popular holiday destinations.
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Crete has a very long history of independent empires before joining in union with Greece, and many long lasting traditions that you can still see signs of today. The island is known for its unique music and has many local dances. You can often see the Cretan men dressed in a traditional costume of breeches tucked into long black riding boots and a headdress.
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The capital of Crete, Heraklion, is an interesting place to visit, with beautiful beaches, amazing archaeological sites, stunning landscapes and wonderful gorges. The town is distinguished by it’s large fortress at the entrance to the port. An array of restaurants, bars and elegant Greek shops are found lining the streets from the port, offering something for everyone.
If you enjoy seeing sites in adventurous ways, Crete offers it all, from rock climbing, to diving the deep blue seas. Find the hidden secrets of the mountains, canyons and crystal clear waters of Crete. Enjoy jeep tours through forest roads and mountain ranges and see the breath-taking views of the island. Walking tours take you to some of the most amazing historical sites of Greece, where you will see ancient cities, ruins, monasteries and churches. For the more adventurous, try rock climbing, where you will climb the rocky coasts above the beautiful beaches and crystal blue seas, or you can take part in some of the water sports this stunning island has to offer. If a relaxing lazy break is more your style, then this popular Greek island can offer that as well. Soak up the Greek atmosphere in a traditional café, or soak up the sun on the golden sandy beaches.
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