
Crete - Wikipedia
Crete (/ kriːt / KREET; Greek: Κρήτη, Modern: Kríti [ˈkriti], Ancient: Krḗtē [krɛ̌ːtεː]) is the largest and most populous of the Greek islands, the 90th largest island in the world, and the fifth largest island in the …
Incredible Crete | The official tourism website of Crete
The mountains and sea, the nature all around you, adventures awaiting you, the overabundant gastronomy, a culture which is expressed in many different ways, the music and art forms. Crete is …
Crete | History & Geography | Britannica
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. The Minoan …
Crete – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
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 Corsica. It is located …
Crete: Beaches, History & Local Culture Guide 2026
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 all visitors – …
Crete travel - Lonely Planet | Greece, Europe
Explore Crete holidays and discover the best time and places to visit.
Explore Crete, the guide to real Crete | Explore Crete
Crete travel guide with useful information for your holidays in Crete, read about Heraklion, Chania, Rethymnon, Agios Nikolaos and other places in Crete