Crete
The largest of the Greek islands is framed by a 1,000 km. coastline dotted with secluded coves and sandy beaches, while the rugged mountainous interior features fertile valleys, deep gorges and caves steeped in mythology. Once the centre of Minoan civilisation, the island has a long and storied history, as attested by well preserved ancient, Roman, Byzantine, Venetian and Ottoman monuments. And though fiercely proud of their customs and colourful traditions, the famously hospitable Cretans are more than happy to initiate visitors into their very unique cultural world.
