Crete is the largest island in Greece,the east-west axis is 260km and
in width from12-60km.
Heraklion town is the capital of the island with the biggest port on the
island and the biggest airport (with the name Nikos
Kazantzakis).
The others 4 largest towns:
Rethymnon is west of the island about 1 hour by bus from Heraklion,
Chania also is west of the island after Rethymnon about 2 hours (by
bus) from Heraklion,
Agios Nikolaos is east of the island about 1 hour (by bus) from
Heraklion,
Sitia is eastern after Agios Nikolaos about 2 hours (by bus) from
Heraklion.
In the years 3000 BC-1400 BC flourished on the island the Minoan
civilization, one of the first civilizations in Europe, with major
centers of Knossos, Cydonia and Phaistos.
Venetians consolidate their domination on the island in
1204 AD -1669AD.
Turks consolidate their domination on the island in
1669AD -1898AD.
The highest mountain of Crete is Psiloritis(2.456m high) and it is located in Rethymnon regional unit.
The most famous gorge is Samaria Gorge (18km long)one of the main sights of Crete.
The largest natural lake is Kournas(Rethymnon regional unit).
The most famous caves is Ideon Antron(Rethymnon regional unit),
Diktaion Antron(Lasithi regional unit).
The most famous rivers is Anapodiaris,Aposelemis and Almiros.
Famous beaches in Crete:
Chania:Elafonisi,Falasarna,Fragokastelo,Balos
Rethymnon:Bali,Preveli,Rodakino,Agios Pavlos,Agia Galini
Heraklion:Matala,Lentas,Agia
Pelagia,Chersonisos,Malia,Stalis,Tsoutsouros,Arvi
Lasithi:Vai,Elounda,Kato Zakros,Milatos,Palaiokastro,Makrigialos,Sisi