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Crete
Crete,
sometimes spelled Krete (Greek Κρήτη / Kriti)
is the largest of the
Greek
islands and the fifth largest in the
Mediterranean Sea.
It is the Greek island closest to North Africa.
Tourist
attractions in Crete include archeological sites at
Knossos,
Phaistos,
Gortys
and many other places, the Venetian castle in Rethimno, the
Samaria Gorge
and many other minor gorges (Agia Irini, Aradena, etc).
Crete was
the location of the
Minoan civilization
(ca. 3000–1400 BC), one of the first
civilizations
in Europe.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crete
Vacancies in Crete
crete01 Sitia
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Mountaineering and Trekking in Crete
East Crete
West Crete
Guide to Crete for Visitors
Traditional inns and houses in Crete
University of Crete
Prefecture of Heraklion
Transportation
Places you have to visit
Traditional village houses in Crete
Renting a car in Crete |