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Island traditions and natural beauty

As the largest Greek island, Crete attracts thousands of holiday-makers every year and has excellent amenities for tourists. Its appeal is not, however, that of the typical island experience: the focus of attention is the Minoan culture that flourished here thousands of years before Christ.

There are a number of famous Minoan archaeological sites on the island, and no holiday in Crete is complete without exploring the remains of this magnificent architecture. The famous palaces of Knossos and Phaistos are vast sites, and it’s worth setting aside a fair amount of time for visiting them. Minoan culture is not the only influence in Crete, whose complicated and diverse heritage includes Roman, Venetian and Turkish rule that have all left their mark, which can still be seen today.

While some parts of the island, particularly in the north, are well supplied with tourist holiday resorts and massive hotels, Crete has endless beaches, numerous villages, remote mountains and natural curiosities like caves and gorges for those who take pains to avoid the madding crowds. The best of Crete for those who do not want an all-out package-style holiday can be found on the east and west tips of the island, where pockets of the island's traditions and natural beauty have been retained.

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