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Why do people go to Crete?

Crete is a destination that offers visitors a unique blend of history, culture, and natural beauty. With its stunning beaches, delicious cuisine, and warm hospitality, there are countless reasons why you should visit this beautiful island.



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Crete has the greatest concentration of ultra-luxurious hotels in Greece, most of them on and around the Elounda peninsula, about an hour east of the capital, Heraklion, and its airport.

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Discovering Crete, the Richest Island in the Mediterranean Sea. Richness is not always about money. It's about abundance. And when it comes to a richness in history, culture, beautiful nature, and enriching experiences, arguably one of the wealthiest destinations in the world is Crete.

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Greeks are known for their hospitality and Crete is regarded as a friendly tourist destination. However, understanding Greek etiquette will help you interact and blend in with the locals.

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There's little you need to do to prepare for your trip to this glorious Greek island beyond making a few advance bookings. Packing is simple – and if you forget something, you can buy it there. The island is safe. The local economy counts on tourists, and the Cretans – like most Greeks – are friendly and welcoming.

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The most affordable Greek Islands to visit include Crete, Andros, Tinos, Corfu and Naxos. These cheap Greek Islands don't get nearly as many visitors as others, making everything from transportation to food and accommodations more affordable. And often, they're not even very far from the more popular islands.

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Crete is home to some of the best clubs and bars anywhere in the Greek islands. Lots of them stay open until the early hours of the morning, so you can make the most of Crete's nightlife, even if it takes you until 11pm to get ready! The biggest party animals among you won't want to miss out on a trip to.

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Places to Avoid in Crete
  • Malia. ...
  • Hersonissos. ...
  • For travelers whose primary aim is to connect with the genuine spirit of Crete, away from the noisy clubs and throngs of tourists, it's essential to tread the less beaten path. ...
  • Elafonisi Beach. ...
  • Knossos. ...
  • Samaria Gorge. ...
  • Chania. ...
  • Rethymnon.


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Crete is Greece's largest island—just driving from one end to the other makes for a five-hour journey, and there's much to do and see in between. If you want to experience all Crete has to offer, plan to spend a full week exploring its monasteries, olive groves, towns, and coast.

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Crete has been placed under the highest warning level as fears grow the island could be the next victim of raging wildfires in Greece.

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The very successful movie of Hollywood and Universal Studios with the wonderful songs of ABBA and amazing actors , Mamma Mia was filmed in Greece in Skopelos , Skiathos and Damouhari Pelion . Many visitors to our island , request information about the locations where the movie MAMMA MIA was filmed.

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Chania Town is probably the most beautiful town in Crete. The Old Town of Chania, with the evident Medieval style, is a wonderful place to walk around, lined up with elegant Venetian mansions.

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Crete is a much more real and enjoyable place than Rhodes, which is pretty much given up to tourism. I'm afraid that also having visited both islands many times over the past 20 years, I'd have to say that Rhodes can offer just as much history as Crete, given it's smaller size.

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