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Written by Lana Law
Updated Mar 1, 2023
Rimmed by more than 1,000 kilometers of coastline, and with stunning beaches backed by mountains that rise more than 2,400 meters, Crete is unlike any other island in Greece.
It is the largest of the Greek islands and the fifth biggest island in the Mediterranean.
The main attractions on Crete are the incredible golden-sand beaches and turquoise waters of the Mediterranean, but the island is also home to important Minoan archaeological sites, dramatic gorges, lovely cities with Venetian harbors and fortresses, and small coastal towns where you can escape to a leisurely pace of life.
On the north coast are the centuries-old harbor towns and cities of Chania, Rethymnon, Heraklion, and Agios Nikoloas, the most popular tourist destinations on the island.
The best places to visit on Crete for shopping, nightlife, museums, and cultural attractions are all found along the north coast.
On the remote south coast, looking towards Africa across the Libyan Sea, are quaint seaside villages