Crete – Island of Myth and Mythos

Crete is an island with an exquisite 1,000 kilometer-long coastline dotted with numerous coves, bays and peninsulas, which afford a multitude of soft, sandy beaches along the beautifully blue Mediterranean Sea. After all, it’s among the finest in the world and has established Crete as one of Europe’s most popular holiday destinations. And, of course, the island’s historic importance in today’s world as the home of the Minoan civilization with important archeological finds at Knossos, Phaistos and Gortys, is evidenced by the tens of thousands of visitors to these sites each year.

However, Crete is the largest island in Greece – the fifth largest in the Mediterranean – and, within its diverse area of more than 8,000 square kilometers, there are many other jewels just waiting to be discovered by the more adventurous explorers of holiday treasures.

If you haven’t visited Crete yet, this summer may be the time to come and discover this fascinating Greek island. If it captures your heart, don’t worry. Come back next year andCrete will welcome you once more with its smiling Cretan sun, the sounds of the Cretan lyre, the scents of orange blossom and jasmine, a slice of cool red watermelon and a glass of iced raki.

CRETE BEACHES – FIND A BEACH IN CRETE

All beaches in Crete are listed in the following pages. Choose an area of Crete and read all about the beaches in that area:

• Beaches in Chania / Hania, find a beach in west Crete
• Beaches in Rethymnon, find a beach in west Crete
• Beaches in Heraklion / Iraklion, find a beach in east Crete
• Beaches in Lassithi, find a beach in east Crete
• Beaches in Hersonissos, find a beach in Hersonissos
• Beaches for Naturism in Crete , beaches for naturism in Crete
• Tips for beaches in Crete, water temperature in Crete beaches, pets on beaches, how safe are the beaches in Crete, choose the right beach for the windy days

Find your holiday, vacation accommodation in Crete:

http://www.chooseyourdream.ch/search/summer/greece/crete