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Crete is the largest of the Greek islands, lying in the southern Aegean between mainland Greece and the North African coast.

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About Visit Crete

Ringed by the Mediterranean and split lengthwise by mountain ranges rising to Mount Ida, Crete was the seat of the Minoan civilisation. Visitors tour the restored palace of Knossos and the Heraklion Archaeological Museum, walk the Samaria Gorge in the White Mountains, and explore the Venetian-era harbours of Chania and Rethymno.

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Top 10 attractions in Crete

1Knossos Palace (Minoan ruins)
2Heraklion Archaeological Museum
3Elafonissi Beach
4Samaria Gorge hiking trail
5Chania Old Town & Harbor
6Balos Lagoon / Gramvousa Island
7Rethymnon Venetian Old Town & beach
8Spinalonga Island near Elounda
9Vai Beach (palms) in Lasithi
10Wine routes & village wineries
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