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CRETE GREECE
SIGHTSEEING CRETEName - Nisos Kriti (Crete). Crete is one of the regions of Greece, the largest and southernmost part of Greek territory except insulitei Gavdos Description - Crete has a length of 260 km, and a maximum width of 56 km. The area stretches over 8260 kilometers island square. Population - 600,000 inhabitants Language - Greek, English for tourists Religion - Christian Orthodox 100% Currency - Euro, used since 2001 Main cities and ports: In the north - Heraklion, Chania, Rhetymnon, Aghios Nikolaos, Sitia South - Ierapetra, Mireş, Timbaki, Paleochora Mass Cretan If you get in Crete and hunger will hang about, deserves to be called at a tavern where you can enjoy delicious, healthy natural and traditional Cretan, and Souvlaki (Greek kebab), zousotsakia (meat balls recipe by a local of Lefka Ori) , Cretan moussaka (eggplant, potatoes, beef and seafood) or stifado (stewed lamb with aromatic herbs) - all cooked in the purest olive oil. Crete is located in the best quality olive oil and the world. Zeus should be added that the island is the biggest producer of olive oil from Greece. Add these goodies, dozens of types of local cheese, made unique recipes, numerous kinds of seafood sprinkled with wine of local produce, and you will understand why the Minoans, with the peoples of the Caucasus, and the residents of Okinawa Island and the Hunza Valley, are part of human groups with the greatest longevity on the planet. Crete, with its wild beaches and rocks, is probably the most beautiful island of Greece and the fifth largest in Europe, she Aegean Sea separating Libya. Fine beaches, washed by turquoise waters, elongated, different from the rest of Greece (a chain of mountains which divide into several province), Minoan civilization and traces its long history are proof that make this island the Browse destinations in Greece. It is a tourist paradise equipped with first class hotels, holiday villages and bungalows located on or near the seashore. No doubt, the most attractive tourist attraction is the Knossos - Minoan civilization center, located 5 km from Heraklion, here you can admire the Palace of Minos and the Labyrinth that recalls the legend of Ariadne. Optional excursions: Knossos Museum - relics of Minoan civilization Cruise in Santorini island - volcanic island with an original landscape Cretan evening - gastronomy, music and Greek dancing Strait Samaria - the longest strait in Europe (18 km) Excellent Greek cuisine is encountered everywhere in restaurants and on the terraces near the beach. Evening clubs and cafes are ideal for fun and relaxation. The most famous destination in Hersonissos Crete is a resort with many hotels and many entertainment possibilities. Optional excursions CRETE 1.Platoul Lasithi, 6 o'clock (100 km) Check the Mount diktat, massively important eastern Crete (2148m), stopping in step Seli (900m) to admire the incredible panorama. Continue the road to Lasithi Plateau, discover the small villages around the fertile plains. From Catunul Psychro, a path leads to the Cave of Zeus, the birthplace of the legendary character (optional hike). Free time in one of the villages in the area. 2. Palace of Knossos-Archaeological Museum of Heraklion  Visit Knossos Palace, a monument dating from the third millennium IC , Proof of existence Minoan civilization, the first European civilization. Visit the Archaeological Museum of Heraklion where collections can be admired from all original ancient Crete. Free time in downtown Heraklion.
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