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Crete island, Greece

Explore Crete Greece, the guide about real Crete, Greece

Crete, Greece: Steeped in history and culture, scented by thyme and wild herbs, Crete still has enough paradise to offer with its abundance of myths, legends and history, a breathtaking landscape, an exceptional blend of past and present, and a plentitude of choices. Dramatic mountain ranges are dotted with caves and sliced by deep gorges, and its rugged interior is blanketed in olive groves, wild flowers and aromatic herbs.

Spectacular drives along the rugged south coast of Crete lead to a sun drenched paradise of long sandy beaches and isolated coves.


Pachnes White MountainsSamaria GorgeNida PlateauElafonissiAdele ValleyMelidoni Cave
Knossos ColumnsMatala CliffsLasithi WindmillsSnake GoddessesTrue ColorsSheep
ButterflyIris CreticaCoastlineCaretta CarettaCastle in Agia RoumeliPlakias Sunset

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Rethymnon Prefecture

The prefecture of Rethymnon, Crete

Rethymnon represents a place of contrasts, boasting a long and remarkable history as well as untouched places of natural beauty and living traditions.

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Lasithi Prefecture

Lasithi - East Crete (Agios Nikolaos)

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Heraklion Prefecture

The prefecture of Heraklion, Crete

At the prefecture of Heraklion there are some of the most important archaeological sites on Crete.

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Chania Prefecture

Chania Crete, the prefecture

Welcome to the beautiful Chania, Greece : Prefecture in West Crete.
A heavenly and pure land brimming with natural beauty, history, memory and culture.

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Cretan Diet & Recipes

cretan nectar & ambrosia

One of the biggest contributions of Crete to mankind is the Cretan diet, which is believed to be the most important component of the Mediterranean diet.

The longevity of the Cretan people along with the lowest mortality rate is mostly due to their diet, the roots of which are as old as time itself.

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Cretan Music & Dances

Traditional Cretan Music & Dances

The Cretan's close relationship to music and dancing can be traced back to the beginning of the history and myths of the island. In one of the most famous myths, that of the "Kourites" for example, it is described that the Kourites, the guardians of the infant Zeus, danced while beating their shields in order to cover the infant's crying.

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