Crete and its surrounding islands and islets form the Region of Crete (Greek: Περιφέρεια Κρήτης), which is the southernmost of the 13 top-level administrative units of Greece, and the fifth most populous of …

The largest island in Greece, Crete is renowned for its pin-up beaches, wild natural beauty, exquisite cuisine and thousands of years of culture and history. It is a favourite destination for all visitors – …

About 30 years after my first trip to Crete, I keep coming back to the Mediterranean island that would eventually become my home away from home. A visit to Crete always starts with a shot of raki, also …

Dec 9, 2025 · Crete, fifth largest island in the Mediterranean and largest of the islands forming part of modern Greece. Crete is where the first European civilization, the Minoan, thrived.

Crete is the largest Greek island and a landmark in the maritime crossroads between the West and the East, Europe and Africa, a unique and fascinating place full of transitions and surprises.

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, …

May 21, 2025 · Everything you need to know about visiting Crete, Greece's largest island, including the best things to do, the top restaurants and hotels, plus a few things to avoid.

Crete (Greek: Κρήτη / Kríti, sometimes spelled "Krete" in English) is the largest of the Greek islands and is the fifth largest in the Mediterranean Sea - after Sicily, Sardinia, Cyprus, and Corsica. It is located …

Jul 27, 2025 · I’ve written this Crete travel guide as an introduction to Crete, and an overview of some of the best towns to stay in, villages to visit, and things to see & do on the island.

Mar 27, 2024 · The fifth-largest island in the Mediterranean, Crete is a whole world in itself, with a unique and distinctive cuisine and an astonishing ancient and modern history. Its beaches are …