https://enjoy-crete.com/tags/mediterranean-islands/Recent content in Mediterranean Islands on Enjoy-CreteHugoen-usThu, 12 Jun 2025 09:35:54 +0300https://enjoy-crete.com/posts/geography-of-crete/Thu, 12 Jun 2025 09:35:54 +0300https://enjoy-crete.com/posts/geography-of-crete/Crete is the largest island in Greece and the fifth largest in the Mediterranean, stretching roughly 260 km from east to west and between 12 and 60 km in width. Its dramatic, elongated shape is defined by rugged mountain ranges rising sharply from the sea. Mountain Ranges of Crete Crete’s backbone consists of four major mountain ranges: Psiloritis (Ídhi) — the highest peak at 2,456 m Lefká Óri (White Mountains) — reaching 2,452 m Dhíkti Óri — 2,148 m Thriptis Mountains — far eastern Crete These mountains are separated by upland plateaus such as Nída, Omalós, and Lasíthi, and cut by countless gorges — including the famous Samaria Gorge.