“Megalónisos”, the “Great Island”, is the Greek nickname for Crete and actually it is nearly a country unto itself. The island is home to one of the lengthy beach hideaway seasons as well; north-coast beaches tend to be long and sandy if a bit disclosed, while others are suitable to be shorter but more isolated.
Crete and a number of neighboring islands and islets compose the region of Crete, one of the 13 top-level administrative units of Greece.
Crete forms an important part of the economy and traditional legacy of Greece, while maintaining its own local cultural character. It was once the center of the Minoan society, which is now viewed as the first recorded civilization in Europe.
The capital and the biggest city is Heraklion. As of 2011, the region had a population of 623,065. Currently it also generates an excess of succulent goods owing to the extended growing period in Greece. Crete is, after all, a small universe filled with charm and gems that you will most likely require a lifetime to crack!
Demographics
Crete is the biggest island in Greece and the fifth largest island in the Mediterranean Sea. It is placed in the southern part of the Aegean Sea splitting the Aegean from the Libyan Sea.
The island has an stretched shape: it covers 260 km from east to west, is 60 km (37 mi) at its ample point, and reduces to as little as 12 km. According to the current outcomes of the census of 2011, the Region of Crete indicated a population increase of 3,36% between 2001-2011.
Climate
The weather in Crete is represented by gentle, rainy winters and hot, dry summers. The climate of Crete is a pleasant Mediterranean climate. July is the burning month in Crete with a standard temperature of 26°C (79°F) and the freezing is January at 11°C (52°F) with the most day-to-day sunshine hours at 13 in July.
The watery month is December with an average of 89mm of rain. The best month to swim in the sea is in August when the average sea temperature is 25°C (77°F).
Culture
The Crete of currently is very distinct from the Crete 20 years ago. Crete’s fiery people endorse their peculiar culture and pattern, and time-honored heritage stays a lively part of the island’s soul.
Gathering formal folk blabbing in kafeneia (coffee houses), preparing their Easter celebration, tending to their sheep or honoring during their many festivals is what makes a visit to Crete so extraordinary.
How to get there
By Plane
Nikos Kazantzakis at Heraklion. There are long term schemes to change Heraklion airport, which is too near to the city, by a new inland airport at Kasteli, southeast of Heraklion. It is a tiny airport situated at the brink of Heraklion. Have essential facilities and a small parking lot.
By boat
Ferry services from Piraeus to Heraklion, Rethimno and Chania and from Thessaloniki and the Cyclades to Heraklion
Places to see
Landscapes – This declares the difference and elegance of the Cretan landscapes. Tall mountains rise steeply from the sea and impressive looks of the sea are accessible from many points.
Ruins of ancient Minoan civilization – The Palace of Knossos in Knossos are by far the most comprehensive and popular, and the Archaeological Museum of Heraklion includes amazing riches.
Spinalonga Island – Today it is open to tourists, and supplies an alluring look at the architecture of all the periods and a look into the lives of the lepers who were exiled there.
Monasteries – The architectures are wonderful, and there is almost always a small museum and a dazzling church with elegant frescoes and ornaments.
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