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.

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

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.

2021年12月12日 · 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.

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.

2024年1月4日 · With beautiful beaches, delicious local cuisine and mountainous hiking trails, Crete has plenty to keep you busy. Here are the island's best experiences.

2024年2月3日 · Crete may be an island, but it packs in a whole country's worth of unmissable sites within its lovely shores. From the ornate architecture and culture of Hania to the deeply symbolic monastery at Moni Preveli, there is so much to see on Greece's largest island.

2024年4月23日 · Ready to explore Greece's largest island? Here's where to stay, what to see, and which beaches to explore across Crete.

2025年1月29日 · Crete is the fifth largest island in the Mediterranean and the largest of the islands forming part of modern Greece. It is relatively long and narrow, stretching for 160 miles (260 km) on its east-west axis and varying in width from 7.5 to 37 miles (12 to 60 km).

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!