Heraklion Trip Planner. Crete's Vacation

Heraklion Trip Planner. Crete's Vacation

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adword August 07, 2012 Add Comment

Let's continue our trip to Crete, the largest Greek island. In Part one of our journey to Crete we were traveling in the region of Chania (Haniá), on the western side of the island with its impressive White Mountains (in Greek: Lefká Óri) and its famous National Park. Also we discovered the region of Rethymno, Crete's smallest prefecture located between White Mountains and Mt Psilorítis, which is synonymous with gorgeous mountainscapes, marvellous beaches and Cretan lyre melodies. Today is a time to visit the region of Heraklion, famous because of the archaeological site of Knossos and the capital of Crete.

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Crete simply has it all! Discovering Crete

Crete simply has it all! Discovering Crete

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Crete is the largest island in Greece, and the fifth largest one in the Mediterranean Sea. Here, the visitor 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. Crete is, after all, a small universe teeming with beauties and treasures that you will probably need a lifetime to uncover!

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How to pick the right Greek island for you

How to pick the right Greek island for you

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adword April 28, 2012 Add Comment

With more than 2,000 islands, ranging from tiny atolls to the veritable continent that is Crete, maritime Greece is unmatched for sheer variety. Beaches, history, walking, cycling, water sports, festivals, food ecology: chances are if you want it, they’ve got it.

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