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2 days ago · 15 Best Things to Do in Crete, Greece. 1 – Explore the City of Heraklion. 2 – Be in Awe with Balos Beach, the Most Beautiful Beach in Europe. 3 – Fall in Love with Chania. 4 – Go to Elafonisi Beach. 5 – Indulge on a Wine Tasting Experience. 6 – Visit the Cave of Zeus. 7 – Fly on a Hot Air Balloon. 8 – Explore the Countryside by ...
2 days ago · The spectacular harbor of Heraklion, Crete. Credit: Greek Reporter. Crete is Greece’s biggest island and one of the largest in the Mediterranean. There are many unique things to enjoy in Crete, from two beautiful pink-sand beaches (out of the less than twelve that exist in the world) to ancient cities, medieval castles and culinary experiences.
3 days ago · The Minoan civilization was a Bronze Age culture which was centered on the island of Crete. Known for its monumental architecture and energetic art, it is often regarded as the first civilization in Europe. The ruins of the Minoan palaces at Knossos and Phaistos are popular tourist attractions.
5 days ago · Crete is an island of diverse beauty, and pinpointing the prettiest part can be subjective. However, many travelers are drawn to the exotic beaches like Elafonissi and Balos Lagoon, the rugged charm of the Asterousia Mountains, and the historical allure of places like the Palace of Knossos.
4 days ago · Loutro. Small boats and ferries remain the easiest way to reach Loutro (Courtesy of The Tiny Book). Loutro is a small, picturesque, seaside resort on the south coast of Chania west of Sfakia and east of Agia Roumeli on the island of Crete. The destination is unapproachable by car simply because there are no roads.
1 day ago · Greece has more than 2,000 islands, of which about 170 are inhabited; some of the easternmost Aegean islands lie just a few miles off the Turkish coast. The country’s capital is Athens , which expanded rapidly in the second half of the 20th century.
4 days ago · Ancient Greece (Greek: Ἑλλάς, romanized: Hellás) was a northeastern Mediterranean civilization, existing from the Greek Dark Ages of the 12th–9th centuries BC to the end of classical antiquity (c. 600 AD), that comprised a loose collection of culturally and linguistically related city-states and other territories.
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