The Island Of Crete

Crete is the largest of the Greek islands and the fifth largest in the Mediterranean Sea. It is located at approximately 35� N 24� E.

Tourist attractions in Crete include archeological sites at, Phaistos, Gortys and many other places, the Venetian castle in Rethymno, the Samaria Gorge and many other minor gorges (Agia Irini, Aradena, etc). Located only 5 km from the center of Chania, Agii apostoli is a popular destination for sight seeing and sports.

Crete was the center of the Minoan civilization, the oldest civilization in Europe.