1.0Galea Travelhttps://www.galeatravel.gr/en/echristhttps://www.galeatravel.gr/en/author/echrist/rich600338<blockquote class="wp-embedded-content" data-secret="H8uPqfxcYp"><a href="https://www.galeatravel.gr/en/tour-item/diakopes-stin-kriti/">Holidays in Crete</a></blockquote><iframe sandbox="allow-scripts" security="restricted" src="https://www.galeatravel.gr/en/tour-item/diakopes-stin-kriti/embed/#?secret=H8uPqfxcYp" width="600" height="338" title="“Holidays in Crete” — Galea Travel" data-secret="H8uPqfxcYp" frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no" class="wp-embedded-content"></iframe><script> /*! This file is auto-generated */ !function(d,l){"use strict";l.querySelector&&d.addEventListener&&"undefined"!=typeof URL&&(d.wp=d.wp||{},d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage||(d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage=function(e){var t=e.data;if((t||t.secret||t.message||t.value)&&!/[^a-zA-Z0-9]/.test(t.secret)){for(var s,r,n,a=l.querySelectorAll('iframe[data-secret="'+t.secret+'"]'),o=l.querySelectorAll('blockquote[data-secret="'+t.secret+'"]'),c=new RegExp("^https?:$","i"),i=0;i<o.length;i++)o[i].style.display="none";for(i=0;i<a.length;i++)s=a[i],e.source===s.contentWindow&&(s.removeAttribute("style"),"height"===t.message?(1e3<(r=parseInt(t.value,10))?r=1e3:~~r<200&&(r=200),s.height=r):"link"===t.message&&(r=new URL(s.getAttribute("src")),n=new URL(t.value),c.test(n.protocol))&&n.host===r.host&&l.activeElement===s&&(d.top.location.href=t.value))}},d.addEventListener("message",d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage,!1),l.addEventListener("DOMContentLoaded",function(){for(var e,t,s=l.querySelectorAll("iframe.wp-embedded-content"),r=0;r<s.length;r++)(t=(e=s[r]).getAttribute("data-secret"))||(t=Math.random().toString(36).substring(2,12),e.src+="#?secret="+t,e.setAttribute("data-secret",t)),e.contentWindow.postMessage({message:"ready",secret:t},"*")},!1)))}(window,document); //# sourceURL=https://www.galeatravel.gr/wp-includes/js/wp-embed.min.js </script> https://www.galeatravel.gr/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Greece-Crete-5-featured.jpg500300Crete is the largest and most populous island in Greece, the fifth largest in the Mediterranean beyond Sicily, Sardinia, Cyprus and Corsica. Crete is one of the most southern parts of Europe, located south of many North African cities such as Tunis and Algiers! The first human settlements on the island, dating back to the Pre-Neolithic Age, ancient Knossos was at first a Neolithic settlement. Crete was the center of the 1st developed civilization of Europe, the Minoan with over 300 days of sunshine each year it has the record for Europe. The island is divided into four administrative districts, known as the Prefecture of Chania in the West, Rethymnon and Heraklion in the center of Crete and the Prefecture of Lasithi in the East. The majestic landscape of Crete is quite mountainous with large canyons, caves and four mountain ranges. There are endless opportunities to go on foot for hiking in the mountains, most of which are covered by a variety of trees and shrubs, in lush plains and plateaus with great views. Cretan flora and fauna is known for its vast variety. The great changes in climate and geology for millions of years have had a profound effect on the plants and animals of the island and as a result of this, there are now many varieties that can only be found on the island of Crete. The visitor is attracted by the image of the Mediterranean Sea, the view of the endless blue of the sea and the majestic green silver color of the olive tree. Crete attracts many people who are interested in plants and come to see the rich variety of flowers, herbs and trees. Crete is an island for every age, for every wallet, for all tastes and preferences. If you want to find yourself in a luxury resort where you will be able to serve your every wish and offer you unique comfort and services, then choose the luxury hotels in Elounda. If you like the traffic and the liveliness of the city but at the same time you want a romantic atmosphere and strolls in scenic narrow streets of another era, then you will be thrilled with Chania and Rethymno. If you want intense nightlife, cheap drinks and loud music, then dozens of bars in Hersonissos, Malia and Platanias await you to keep you awake every night of your holiday. Whatever you want, Crete can offer you, because Crete is great, it is beautiful and always cares its guests in the best way.