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 - 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,...
Crete: All You Must Know Before You Go (2024) - 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 | History & Geography | Britannica
2024年12月20日 · Crete, island in the eastern Mediterranean Sea that is one of 13 administrative regions (periféreies) of Greece. Crete is the fifth largest island in the Mediterranean and the largest of the islands forming part of modern Greece.
Things to know before traveling to Crete - Lonely Planet
2022年7月10日 · Before you travel to the glorious Greek island of Crete, read up on etiquette, destination practicalities, health concerns and more.
Crete Greece – Complete Island Guide - Discover Greece
Crete is the largest and southernmost island in Greece, located between the Aegean and the Libyan Sea. It has a population of around 630,000. Just above Crete are the Cyclades islands and, to the northeast, the Dodecanese islands.
14 Top Attractions & Places to Visit on Crete | PlanetWare
2023年3月1日 · Rimmed by more than 1,000 kilometers of coastline, and with stunning beaches backed by mountains that rise more than 2,400 meters, Crete is unlike any other island in Greece. It is the largest of the Greek islands and the fifth biggest island in the Mediterranean.
Explore Crete, the guide to real Crete | Explore Crete
Crete is an island with an exquisite 1,000-kilometre coastline, dotted with coves, bays and peninsulas, offering a multitude of soft, sandy beaches along the beautiful blue Mediterranean Sea. They’re some of the finest in the world and have established Crete as one of Europe’s most popular holiday destinations.
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!
Crete - Wikitravel
2024年7月7日 · Crete (Κρήτη / Kriti, occasionally spelled "Krete" in English) is the largest of the Greek islands and is in the Mediterranean Sea between the Sea of Crete and the Libyan Sea, south of the Peloponnese. Crete is approximately 260 km long and 60 km wide.