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Mar 27, 2024 · Large detailed map of Crete with cities and resorts. Click to see large. Description: This map shows cities, towns, villages, resorts, airports, main roads, secondary roads, yacht stations, archaeological sites, monasteries, spa resorts, caves, camping sites, beaches on Crete island.
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The island of Crete is elongated in shape and has a coastline of about 1,046 km. It stretches for about 260 km east-west and is about 60 km at its widest point. The island is dominated by rugged mountains that crisscross from west to east. The six different mountain groups on the island include the White Mountains (Lefká Ori), the Idi Range (Psilor...
The island of Crete has been inhabited since the Paleolithic Age by early hominids. The earliest advanced European civilization, the Minoan Civilization, started on the island of Crete around 2700-1420 BCE. The Minoan Civilization ended after a major earthquake and thereafter the island’s rule was taken over by the Mycenaean Civilization. The islan...
About 200 species of orchids are found on the island along with many wildflowers like daisy, gladiolus, tulip, poppy, etc. Insects like the cicada, swallowtail butterfly, hummingbird moth, and small-wood scorpion are also found. Different amphibians like the endemic Cretan marsh frog, European green toad, and different reptilian species like leopar...
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Detailed map of Crete and outlying islands. A large number of islands, islets, and rocks hug the coast of Crete. Many are visited by tourists, some are only visited by archaeologists and biologists. Some are environmentally protected. A small sample of the islands includes: Gramvousa (Kissamos, Chania) the pirate island opposite the Balo lagoon
Crete is the largest of the Greek islands and is the fifth largest in the Mediterranean Sea - after Sicily, Sardinia, Cyprus, and Corsica. It is located between the Sea of Crete and the Libyan Sea, south of the Peloponnese. Map. Directions. Satellite.
Nov 29, 2023 · About Crete. The Facts: Region: Crete. Capital: Heraklion. Cities: Heraklion, Chania, Rethymno, Ierapetra, Agios Nikolaos, Malia, Sitia. Population: ~ 630,000. Area: 3,206 sq mi (8,303 sq km).. Last Updated: November 29, 2023. Maps of Greece.
Jun 6, 2019 · Thinking about going to Crete? Here are some maps and information about the island with fabulous seafood, caves of history, and much more.
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View our detailed Crete map, in Greece, and also individual maps of Chania, Rethymno, Heraklion and Lassithi.
