Crete info
Crete was the center of the Minoan civilization (ca. 2600-1400 BC), the oldest Greek civilization.
Today Crete is one of the thirteen peripheries of Greece and a significant part of the economy and cultural heritage of Greece. While it keeps its own local cultural traits (e.g. its own music and dialect), Cretans openly identify themselves as Greeks.
For centuries the island was known by its Italian name Candia, from the medieval name of its capital Heraklion, Chandax. In Classical Latin it was called Creta and in Turkish Girit.
Crete is the location of significant ancient history, which provides popular modern day tourist destinations. They include the Minoan sites of Knossos and Phaistos, the classical site of Gortys, the Venetian old city and port of Chania, the Venetian castle at Rethymno, and the Samaria Gorge.
Bays in Crete, Greece
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Analipsi is a Settlement in Makrygialos in Lasithi in the Crete Region of Greece....
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Chania is the second largest city of Crete and the capital of the Chania Prefecture. It lies along the north coast of the island, about 70 km (43 mi) west of Rethymno and 145 km (90 mi) west of Heraklion....
Chora Sfakion or Sfakia is a town on the south coast of Crete, Greece and the capital of the mountainous region of Sfakia....
Crete is the largest of the Greek islands and the fifth largest island in the Mediterranean Sea at 8,336 km² (3,219 square miles)....
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Elounda, Crete is a world renowned tourism resort on the northern coast of the island of Crete, Greece....
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Heraklion, or Heraclion also Iraklion is the largest city and the administrative capital of the island of Crete, Greece, with calm relaxed beaches and a great nightlife....
Hersonissos is a town in the north of Crete, on the Mediterranean. This community is about 25 kilometers east of Heraklion and west of Agios Nikolaos. What is usually called Hersonissos is in fact its peninsula and harbour. It is part of the Heraklion Prefecture just 25 klm from the Heraklion airport and 27 klm from the Heraklion port....
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Kissamos also known as Kastelli Kissamou and often known simply as Kastelli is a town and municipality in the west of the island of Crete, Greece....
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Loutro lies on the south coast of Chania Prefecture in west Crete, between Chora Sfakion and Agia Roumeli, the exit to the Samaria Gorge. The whole area is known as Sfakia and the inhabitants, the Sfakians, are fierce, proud mountain dwellers. They have taken part in every struggle against the foreign invaders of Crete, whether Venetian, Turkish or German....
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Paleochora is a small town in the Chania prefecture located 77 km south of Chania, on the southwest coast of Crete and occupies a small peninsula 400m wide and 700m long....
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Platanias Village is situated on the western part of Crete just 10 kilometers from the City of Chania. It is an attractive holiday resort with quality hotels, excellent services and breathtaking sceneries and of course soft sandy beaches. Here you can warm yourself with the Cretan sun and local hospitality....
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Rethymno is a city of approximately 40,000 people in Greece, the capital of Rethymno regional unit on the island of Crete....
Rethymno is the capital of Rethymno regional unit on the island of Crete rich with ancient history....
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Sfakaki is a seaside linear village located 9km east of Rethymnon....
Sfakia is a mountainous area in the southwestern part of the island of Crete, in the Chania prefecture. It is considered one of the few places in Greece to never have been fully occupied by foreign powers....
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Stavros in Chania, Crete is located right on the tip of the peninsula of Akrotiri in a beautiful bay at a distance of 14 km from Hania, Greece....
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Featured Businesses
Restaurant Drosia2015-03-25
The Restaurant Drosia in Platanias of Chania, Crete, Greece is a perfect lunch destination and wonderful tavern offering a rich variety of Greek and Cretan cuisine, as well as European dishes of excellent quality at great prices. There's a kids menu and a playground for the little one's, a green environment of flowers and trees away from the noise for the perfect dining experience. The Restaurant Drosia has outdoor seating and dishes are beautifully presented, fresh and wholesome, and dining choices include starters, salads, pastas, soups, omelettes, grilled foods, pizzas, frozen seafood, filet beef, pork and chicken with sauces, come for a memorable dining experience, you'll be back.READ MOREAriadne Beach Hotel and Restaurant2015-03-23
Ariadne Beach Hotel and Restaurant in Platanias, Crete, Greece offers wonderful, spacious apartments and studios for your perfect enjoyment, ideal for couples or groups for a completely relaxing stay, and rooms offer all personalised amenities that are modern for maximum comfort. Facilities include a swimming pool and game room, and there's a lounge and bar, and the hotel provides excellent hospitality and friendly service in beautiful surrounds right by the beach. Ariadne Beach Hotel and Restaurant offers exquisite dining on the beach of local and international dishes prepared by an internationally renowned chef, and there's a wine cellar with a wonderful selection of Greek labels, come for a fantastic stay and dining experience.READ MOREHotel Apartments Thealia2014-04-17
Hotel Apartments Thealia in Karefilliana Village just west of the town of Kissamos, Crete, Greece, offers exquisite apartments that are spacious and come with large balconies boasting breathtaking sea views, the olive groves and the vines. Enjoy air con, heating, satellite TV, internet a fully equipped kitchen and a lovely private stay in beautiful surrounds. Hotel Apartments Thealia have a stunning swimming pool for relaxing and refreshing dips, as well as garden with olive trees and flowers, there's a reception area and private parking available. A short drive away there are traditional restaurants and stunning beaches, come enjoy a wonderful stay in magnificent surrounds.READ MOREEsthisis Suites2015-03-27
Esthisis Suites in Platanias, Crete, Greece offers a tranquil and relaxing stay in one of the 12 apartments and maisonettes with stunning sea views from your private balcony and all come with a dining area, TV, free WIFI and fully equipped kitchen. There are BBQ facilities, an outdoor swimming pool with furniture and sunbeds and this hotel is the perfect location for water sports, beach bars and seaside restaurants. Esthisis Suites welcomes you to comfort and space, relaxation and more with panoramic sea views, fully furnished accommodations and modern amenities, it's a heavenly stay that awaits close to fine beaches, come enjoy.READ MOREPanorama Taverna Restaurant2015-03-23
The Panorama Taverna Restaurant in Platanias, Crete, Greece offers a delight of traditional Greek and International cooking combined with panoramic views over the Island of St. Theodori or Thodorou, it's a heady experience. Here too they have a wonderful variety of bottled wines and an excellent selection of traditional Cretan wines, the perfect compliment to the perfect meal. The Panorama Taverna Restaurant welcomes you for a traditional Greek dining experience, or join them for a fabulous cocktail, refreshing ice creams, great desserts or just a drink or cup of coffee, it's a sublime experience with views and sunsets to die for.READ MORE
The Blue Palace, a Luxury Collection Resort and Spa, Elounda, Crete, Greece offers a luxurious beachfront setting, exceptional charm, elegance, architecture, authentic cuisine, and award winning spa and so much more, a heavenly stay awaits. Accommodation options are many and there are suites and bungalows with spacious balconies, breathtaking sea views and private pools, and private residence villas. The Blue Palace, a Luxury Collection Resort and Spa has it's own private beach and swimming pools, offers day trips, sports and activities for adults and kids, shopping and even a helipad. This is the ideal venue for weddings, the perfect honeymoon resort complete with romance departments and they cater to meetings and events with excellent meeting services, it's simply all here for a fabulous stay in beautiful surrounds.READ MOREGALAXY Fish Restaurant2011-03-11
GALAXY Fish Restaurant in Paleochora - Chania delights the palate with the freshest fish and seafood dishes and Cretan cuisine served daily from noon till the evening. This fish tavern is situated directly on the beach and coupled with great food, good service and competitive prices a wonderful time out is guaranteed with the best appetizers and delicacies around. READ MOREHotel Peli2014-04-16
Hotel Peli located in the beautiful town of Kissamos, Crete, Greece, offers a stay in one of the 29 rooms with modern amenities, all with air conditioners, balconies, satellite TV, fridge, telephone and more. Warm Cretan hospitality welcomes you here ensuring an unforgettable stay, and there's a lovely swimming pool for refreshing dips and drinks, while your day starts with a delicious classical or Cretan breakfast on the veranda with sea views, there's also a lending library for books to enjoy while relaxing. Hotel Peli is the perfect destination for a holiday on the island, and to enjoy the natural beauty of Kissamos and surrounds.READ MOREHotel Olympic Iraklion2014-03-21
The Hotel Olympic Iraklion offers you a lovely stay in well furnished rooms that are elegant and tasteful, and with a location in the heart of Heraklion, Crete, Greece is ideal for both the leisure and business guest. The Hotel Olympic Iraklion has a lovely restaurant serving traditional Greek cuisine and a rich breakfast buffet, they have a sitting room with TV, a lounge with fireplace, and there's a roof garden with panoramic views, as well as cafe bar. Enjoy exceptional guest services and business facilities and Hotel Olympic can organise and cater to events including seminars, business meetings, conferences and presentations for up to 60 people, with qualified personnel on hand to ensure success. Come for a wonderful stay close to town, beaches, archaeological sites and more, it's all here and a welcome respite.READ MORE