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The island of Crete

Posted on: 09/01/2012

Crete is the largest island in Greece, and the fifth largest one in the Mediterranean Sea. Here, the visitor can admire the remnants of brilliant civilizations, explore glorious beaches, impressive mountainscapes, fertile valleys and steep gorges (36 in total), and become part of the island’s rich gastronomic culture. Crete is, after all, a small universe teeming with beauties and treasures that you will probably need a lifetime to uncover wihout an expert local guide from Enjoy-Crete!

Crete is divided in to four prefectures. From west to east we have Chania, Rethimno, Heraklio and Lasithi.

 

 

 

The region of Chania, is dominated by the impressive White Mountains (48 summits over 2000 meters) and its famous National Park of Samaria, which occupy the largest part of the region. Enjoy-Crete provides tourist services and outdoor activities of all kinds, satisfying all the choices. The city of Chania maintains unaltered all of its characteristics, from the time of the Venetian Rule up until today.

Rethymno region: Crete's smallest prefecture located between White Mountains and Mt Psilorítis (also called Ídi), is synonymous with gorgeous mountainscapes, marvellous beaches, Cretan lyre melodies, tsikoudia (local drink) spirit served with ofto (local food), legendary caves, historic monasteries and monuments and traditional mountain villages. Feel the essence of Mythical Crete in this mountainous, remote and self-sufficient region of the island of Crete. Enjoy-Crete offer a wide range of hiking activities in the area.

The largest and most densely populated region on the island of Crete is Heraklion. Nestling picturesquely among two imposing mountain ranges - Idi (Mt Psiloritis) to the west and Dikti (Lasithiotika mountains) to the east -Iraklion boasts exceptional archaeological treasures, significant coastal settlements, a series of picturesque villages, vast valleys with olive groves and vineyards. A unique combination of urban scenery and natural wealth makes the region of Iraklion an appealing all-year-round destination. Enjoy-Crete is located just a few minutes away from Heraklion.

Lasithi (Lassíthi) region. The easternmost and least mountainous region of Crete, where the population resides in four semi-urban centers: Agios Nikolaos, Ierapetra, Sitia and Neapoli. The mythical palm tree forest of Vai, the Gulf of Mirabello (great for sea kayaking), the windmills on the Plateau of Lassíthi (the largest in Crete), beaches lapped by crystalline water, beautiful cities and luxurious hotel resorts all make up a rather fascinating world. Enjoy-Crete offer most of its daily trips to this prefecture.







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