A true heaven in Greece offering a true holiday of a lifetime, Crete is the largest of the Greek islands and the fifth-largest island of the Mediterranean Sea where there's no end to beach fun and past indulgence. With a vast coastline of almost 160 kms of beautiful sandy beaches, the island welcomes beach bums from different parts of the world to get lost in the spell of the sun, sand and sea.
Defined by a high-mountain range, it is mostly mountainous with fertile valleys presenting wonderful hiking opportunities; The White Mountains, Ida Range and Dikti Range are must to be explored. One can experience here a priceless gift of Greek culture and history across some of the most significant attractions of Greece such as Minoan Palaces of Knosos, Malia, Phaistos, Spinalonga, Rethymno, various historic monasteries of Arkadi, Preveli, Agarathou and Toplou, and the Ottoman monuments across the island. Adventurers are certain to have a thrilling time here indulging in a number of sports and nature activities such as hiking, canyoning, scuba diving and various other water sports. The best beaches of the island are located in the vibrant cities of Chania, Rethimno, Phalasarna and Heraklion. When it comes to dining, there are a lot of options for all tastes, ranging from modern restaurants to local eateries serving delectable Greek cuisine; and you cannot miss out on trying the best wine here from the Greek wineries across the north coast of Crete. Besides, you must spare one or two days to explore the artistic, Venetian and Ottoman architectural beauty of the dreamy villages tucked in the hills and mountains.
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