Crete is the largest of the Greek islands and the fifth largest island in the Mediterranean Sea. This popular island commands 15% of the Greek tourist industry, with 2 million arrivals each year. It is unique in having its own distinctive and developed culture, including a Cretan dialect, Cretan poetry, the gorgeous food (renowned for its life-prolonging qualities) and a long tradition of local music. Crete is, as many who travel there have pointed out, almost a country of its own. For culture lovers, it’s the perfect retreat, and with several smaller islands just off its coast, it forms a fantastic base for a Greek island holiday. If you are looking to stay in one place, there is more than enough diversity on the island itself – from quaint mountain villages to impressive archaeological sites to fertile plateaus to palm beaches – to remain here for the duration of your
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