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Crete
Overview:
The island of Crete could be a country in
itself. With its Minoan ruins, Samaria Gorge,
and wonderful beaches and villages, Crete is a
different world compared to other parts of
Greece. The island of Crete has its own
tradition, a distinct character and an island
dialect.
Few travelers need to be sold on the glories of
the Minoan culture of Crete. But Crete also
offers cities layered with 4,000 years of
continuous inhabitation, including the vibrant
heritage of centuries-old Orthodox Christianity
and the distinctive imprint left by almost 700
years of Venetian and Turkish rule. Not to
mention endless beaches and magnificent
mountains, intriguing caves and resonant gorges,
and countless villages and sites that provide
unexpected and unforgettable experiences. Crete
is unmatched in the diversity of history,
archaeological sites, natural attractions,
tourist amenities, and more.
An elaborate service industry has developed to
please the thousands of foreigners who visit
Crete each year. Facilities are available
ranging from luxury resorts to deluxe city
hotels to rustic guest rooms in villages that
have hardly changed over several centuries.
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