Crete here are hundreds of reasons to visit Crete at any time of year. The largest and most southerly Greek island has mild weather, pristine beaches, great offerings for food lovers and wine connoisseurs, hundreds of ancient sites, breathtaking landscapes and hiking paths and wild nightlife. It is the largest island in Greece, but has its own unique history and culture. Crete boasts the best beaches in Greece, and some are among the best beaches in the world. With 300 days of sunshine a year, almost every day is a beach day here. You’ll love the pink-sand beaches of Elafonisi, Balos and Falasarna and the palm tree forests at the beaches of Vai and Preveli. Keep your beach bag with you at all times, because you’ll surely encounter a beach you can’t resist while you explore the island. History lovers will find dozens of archaeological sites to explore throughout the island. Crete was the centre of one of the oldest known civilisations in the world, that of the Minoans, who made the island their home during the Bronze Age, from about 3000 to 1100 BCE. Since then, many empires and settlements have come and gone, each leaving their own distinct mark on the architecture and culture on the island. You can visit the ancient palaces of Knossos and Phaistos from More like a country than an island T Heraklion Chania Q Q Rethymno Knossos Agios Nikolaos Elounda Hersonissus Phaistos 4 Athens
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