The archipelago of Crete, being the largest island in Greece, is also one of the most famous for everything that represents its tradition, mythology and legends. It is said that it is the land that saw Zeus be born, father of gods and men; and according to legend, his son Minos – King Minoic – kept in captivity in the labyrinth of Knossos palace, the Minotaur, which led to the construction of the labyrinth of the Minotaur in this palace by Daedalus, a characteristic that gives it the privilege of being the cradle of the ancient Minoan civilization.
Undoubtedly, it represents both a natural and archaeological wealth, since there are countless palaces throughout the island, which describe the great value of this place and its civilization, such as the palaces of Festos, the palace of Gortina and the palace of Agia Triada. As well as the different museums such as Heraklion, located in its capital, in which a number of works found in the palaces are located.
Its strategic position, in the Mediterranean, makes it a wonderful place for tourists, it has 8 square kilometers of travel throughout the island and thousand kilometers of beautiful beaches and white sand, which will make you delirious on your next vacation.
If you want to tour the island, it is recommended to rent a car or hire a guided tour that allows you to enjoy the national parks, the peculiar and great White Mountains known as Levká Ori, and the narrow gorges, such as the Garganta de Samaria, declared as a national park, being one of the most special places of Crete, which crosses the Omalos plateau to the sea, where you can admire the great forests of Cypress and Pine, reminiscent of the ancient island.
Another of the fabulous attractions that you can enjoy is a visit to the Arkadi and Preveli monasteries, as well as the ancient mosques, painted white and that stand out over the dazzling blue of the Cretan sky. You will be able to know its spectacular cities located on the north coast of this archipelago such as: Chania, Rhetymnon, Herakleion (its capital), Agios Nikolaos.
For its part, the south coast is made up of fishing villages that are not as well known and visited by tourists, since it can only be accessed by sea, however, there is a beautiful place called Loutro. It is a town in which there are no cars or motorcycles, and for that reason it can be considered a virgin place where you can marvel at its beautiful beaches.
Crete, a unique place that you will never forget offers an exquisite cuisine based on Mediterranean dishes, with a main character such as olive oil, which is used in most of their preparations. If you want to taste a real gourmet meal, just visit any restaurant or tavern, where you can also be surprised by any villager with a melodious piece, played with the lyra, an instrument that characterizes this population.
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