Crete - Wikipedia
Crete (/ kriːt / KREET; Greek: Κρήτη, Modern:Kríti [ˈkriti], Ancient:Krḗtē [krɛ̌ːtεː]) is the largest and most populous of the Greek islands, the 88th largest island in the world and the fifth largest island in the Mediterranean Sea, after Sicily, Sardinia, Cyprus, and Corsica.
Crete Greece – Complete Island Guide - Discover Greece
The largest island in Greece, Crete is renowned for its beautiful beaches, wild natural beauty, exquisite cuisine and thousands of years of culture and history
Crete: All You Must Know Before You Go (2025) - Tripadvisor
Crete, Greece If you want to go back to where it all began, start in Crete. The largest Greek island is also known as the birthplace of ancient Minoan civilization (think: BCE), which means endless ruins and historic sites to uncover.
Crete - Visit Greece
Crete is the largest island in Greece, and the fifth largest one in the Mediterranean Sea. Here, you can admire the remnants of brilliant civilizations, explore glorious beaches, impressive mountainscapes, fertile valleys and steep gorges, and become part of the island’s rich gastronomic culture.
15 Best Things to Do in Crete (Greece) - The Crazy Tourist
Dec 12, 2021 · Let’s explore the best things to do in Crete: 1. Knossos Source: Timofeev Vladimir / shutterstock Knossos, Crete. A few kilometres south of Crete’s modern capital, Heraklion was the capital of Minoan Crete. Knossos is the name of a palace and its encompassing city, which had a population of up to 100,000 in the 18th century BC.
15 of the best things to do in Crete, Greece - Lonely Planet
Jan 4, 2024 · With beautiful beaches, delicious local cuisine and mountainous hiking trails, Crete has plenty to keep you busy. Here are the island's best experiences.
Incredible Crete | The official tourism website of Crete
Crete is an ideal place to visit all year round. Its mild climate and its unique mountainous features attract visitors before and after the established touristy summer season. Crete’s stunning natural beauty awakens in visitors an imperative need to discover its mountains, its gorges, its paths.
THE 15 BEST Things to Do in Crete (2025) - Tripadvisor
Things to Do in Crete, Greece: See Tripadvisor's 1,898,986 traveler reviews and photos of Crete tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in January. We have reviews of the best places to see in Crete. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions.
How to Plan the Perfect Trip to Crete, Greece - Travel
Apr 23, 2024 · Ready to explore Greece's largest island? Here's where to stay, what to see, and which beaches to explore across Crete.
Crete Greece: Complete Travel Guide | Greeka
Crete is the biggest island in Greece and among the largest ones in the Mediterranean Sea. Boasting one of the country's most beautiful natural landscapes, it offers views and experiences galore! To start with, the island's beaches are out of this world!