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About Crete, GreeceCrete was the center of the Ancient Minoan civilization, the oldest Greek and European civilization. It is a mountainous island that also boasts a 1,000 kilometers of soft, sandy beaches along the blue Mediterranean Sea.• Crete consists of the Prefectures of Chania, Rethymno, Iraklio (Heraklio), and Lasithi. • Crete is approximately 250 kilometers in length from west to east. • Crete's olive trees produces olive oil for worldwide distribution. Sightseeing Suggestions For Crete, Greece• The Palace of Knossos, remnants of the Minoan civilization.• Gortyn with the Temple of Pythian Apollo and the sanctuary of the Egyptian deities Isis and Serapis. • Iraklio (Heraklion), the largest city on the island of Crete. • The many museums of Crete. • Swimming and snorkeling the beautiful beaches of Crete. Transportation For Crete, Greece• Olympic Airlines and Aegean Airlines provide air transportation to Crete.• Cretan ferry boats will take you to the main cities including Piraeus - Chania, Rethymnon, Heraklion, and Agios Nikolaos. • Cruise lines routinely include stops to Crete. • The KTEL (Minoan Lines) bus line offers services from city-to-city in Western Crete. • Rental cars are also available. • Chania (Hania) International Airport, Crete (CHQ) map • Heraklion (Iraklion or Iraklio / Nikos Kazantzakis) International Airport, Crete (HER) map • Sitia Public Airport (JSH) map Places to Visit For Crete, Greece• Chania (local hotel deals & google map)• Heraklion (local hotel deals & google map) • Lassithi (local hotel deals & google map) • Rethymnon (local hotel deals & google map) |
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