Crete is the largest island in Greece and the fifth largest island in the Mediterranean Sea. It is located south of almost the rest of the country, in the southern part of the Aegean Sea …

The largest island in Greece, Crete is renowned for its pin-up beaches, wild natural beauty, exquisite cuisine and thousands of years of culture and history. It is a favourite destination for …

About 30 years after my first trip to Crete, I keep coming back to the Mediterranean island that would eventually become my home away from home. A visit to Crete always starts with a shot …

Dec 9, 2025 · Crete, fifth largest island in the Mediterranean and largest of the islands forming part of modern Greece. Crete is where the first European civilization, the Minoan, thrived.

Crete is the largest Greek island and a landmark in the maritime crossroads between the West and the East, Europe and Africa, a unique and fascinating place full of transitions and surprises.

Crete is the largest island in Greece, and the fifth largest one in the Mediterranean Sea. Here, you can admire the remnants of brilliant civilizations, explore glorious beaches, impressive …

Crete (Greek: Κρήτη / Kríti, sometimes spelled "Krete" in English) is the largest of the Greek islands and is the fifth largest in the Mediterranean Sea - after Sicily, Sardinia, Cyprus, and …