Crete is Greece’s largest island and offers history, a range of breathtaking natural landscapes, from the ocean and beaches, to the valleys, cliffs and mountains.

On the west side of the island, the region of Chania offers the White Mountains National Park, the Ventian mansions, churches and fountains of Chania city and locals foods complemented by the world famous Cretan wine. Visit the coastal archeological sites of Heraklion, where you’ll also find tours of wine vineyards and olive groves.

On the eastern side of the island the Lasithi region offers culture, Crete’s largest metropolitan areas, and the Vai Forest, the largest palm forest in Greece.

Crete, Greece

Akrotiri Ammoudi Bay Anafi Island Crete Emporio Finikia Fira Firostefani Imerovigli Ios Kamari Megalochori Mesa Gonia Messaria Nea Kameni Oia Perissa Profitis Ilias Pyrgos Red Beach Skaros Rock The Castle of Agios Nikolaos Thirassia Island Vothonas

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