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Crete island is the largest of Greece and is located in the south of Greece. Crete
is one of the most famous islands. It is separated in 4 prefectures:
Chania, Heraklion, Lassithi and Rethymno.
The island has everything to
offer: mountainous landscapes, a coast with many beautiful beaches and
rocky coves, beautiful towns and charming villages and harbors,
excellent food, ruins of the Minoan Civilization, one of the greatest
civilization ever, an exciting nightlife…
Crete
is the southern end of Europe, it is the closest European Region to the
equator and almost equidistant from mainland Europe (110 km). These
geographic characteristics of the island make it so unique . Crete is
Greece's largest island and the fifth largest in the Mediterranean
basin. It's the 13th Region of Greece and is divided into four
prefectures. The two biggest cities of Crete, Heraklion and Chania, are
also the two main gateways for people and trade.
The Jewel of Crete
Covering the western part of Crete, the jewel for many is Chania. The north area of the county with very welcome seas ends up to 3 peninsulas. Concerning the south side of the island towards the Libyan sea it presents the biggest amount of sunlight in Europe. North, west and south the county is surrounded by sea. The area of Chania, due to its natural beauty and variety of sights, attracts many visitors from all over the world. The city also accepts visitors who are interested in economical activities in the area, as well as scientists and educators, who are interested in historical files, historical monuments and museums or are interested to visit the Technical University of Crete, which is an important research center.
The Climate
The climate is relatively mild, Mediterranean. During the fall and winter months north and northwest winds dominate, while in the summer the ill winds make it enjoyable. But the divine gift of the eternal sunshine allows one to start their vacation from March and end it at the end of October. Chania has the largest amount of fresh water in Crete (65%), and for this there is rich vegetation of plants and fruitful trees (citrus trees, olives, vines etc.) as well as semi-tropical plants. The very clean beaches of Chania have a tradition of winning the "blue flags" of Europe and are accessible for all ages throughout the year.
The Jewel of Crete
Covering the western part of Crete, the jewel for many is Chania. The north area of the county with very welcome seas ends up to 3 peninsulas. Concerning the south side of the island towards the Libyan sea it presents the biggest amount of sunlight in Europe. North, west and south the county is surrounded by sea. The area of Chania, due to its natural beauty and variety of sights, attracts many visitors from all over the world. The city also accepts visitors who are interested in economical activities in the area, as well as scientists and educators, who are interested in historical files, historical monuments and museums or are interested to visit the Technical University of Crete, which is an important research center.
The Climate
The climate is relatively mild, Mediterranean. During the fall and winter months north and northwest winds dominate, while in the summer the ill winds make it enjoyable. But the divine gift of the eternal sunshine allows one to start their vacation from March and end it at the end of October. Chania has the largest amount of fresh water in Crete (65%), and for this there is rich vegetation of plants and fruitful trees (citrus trees, olives, vines etc.) as well as semi-tropical plants. The very clean beaches of Chania have a tradition of winning the "blue flags" of Europe and are accessible for all ages throughout the year.
Cretan Cuisine
In
Crete the earth and its crops have been concurrent with mythology and
the ancient gods. The purity of the products, their rich in vitamins
content, and their spectacular taste, have been and are for the lovers
of healthy food. They are also a subject of study for the scientific
community, while their beneficial qualities for the avoidance of heart
disease has been proven.
The geologic conditions, the
cultivating care, and mainly the love for tradition and quality, are
the reasons for which Cretan goods have worldwide recognized quality.
A Civilised Heritage
Crete
has been inhabited since antiquity and has a lot of archaeological
sites, like: Knossos, Phaestos, Mallia and the exhibits of these Minoan
ruins can be viewed in the Archaeological Museums of Heraklion and
Chania.
Health Service
Crete
is considered as a self-sufficient sanitary region. The structure of
health care system in Crete is advanced and has two of the most
advanced research hospitals in Greece which have a direct access from
the new North Road Axis.Education
The
education level of the region of Crete is already advanced, a
foundation built from the University of Crete. This has improved the
quality of life of the Cretan population - which more than 70% is
English speaking, also their level of productivity and available skills
on the island.
Roads
The most important road is the National highway which runs the length of the island from East to West Crete.
The air transfer sector of Crete dominates the passengers-visitors transportation in the island. There are three civil airports in the region of Crete.
Harbours
Crete has developed quite an important port infrastructure. The most important harbour is Heraklion harbour, which facilitates the transportation of goods, vehicles and pasengers. The Souda Bay harbour in Chania, is characterized as a national level harbour with high passenger and commodity activities. It mainly connects Crete with Piraeus harbour in Athens.
