Crete is the southernmost and largest of the Greek islands. More than 160 kilometres long with strong cultural traditions. The island has many ports like Iraklion. Rethimno, Ayios Nikolaus on the north coast, as well as many smaller cities ports and anchorages. The sterile Southwest, a very fertile south and east coast. The Southern Coast has very beautiful beaches with incredible sailing. There are also snow covered mountains in winter.
Crete is full of history dating back to the Minoan civilization 2800 BC, followed by the Greeks, the Romans, the Byzantine period, the Venetians and the Ottoman Empire. Even the Germans occupied the Second World War. There is a fascinating Minoan Archaeological Museum in Iraklion.
Spring is full of wildflowers and orchids and a centre for migratory birds. The favourable climate of Crete allows Cultivation of a great variety of fruit and vegetables. Olives, grapes, carob, peaches, oranges, bananas, melons and tomatoes. Crete is really a glimpse of the Mediterranean as it once was...
