In Crete, modern & ancient history combine in a stunningly beautiful natural landscape to provide an exciting incentive destination that offers art, culture, history & gastronomy. The largest & furthest south of the Greek Islands, Crete has a mild Mediterranean climate, fascinating cultural sites & a wide range of conference & meeting venues & top quality hotels with golf & spa retreats to justify choosing Crete as your destination in Greece. Steeped in Homeric history and culture, scented by wild fennel and basil, Crete spoils visitors with its wealth of myths, legends and history, a blessed and dramatic landscape, an extraordinary fusion of past and present, and an abundance of choices and experiences.
As the home of the Minoan civilization with important archaeological finds at Knossos, Phaistos & Gortys the island has much to offer, from Venetian castles to Byzantine monasteries as well dramatic landscapes, caves & beautiful beaches with secluded coves. The Cretan people – with ‘Zorba’ possibly the best known - are known for their fiercely independent spirit. Custom & culture remain unchanged in traditional mountain villages while the Cretan diet is world-renowned for its olive oil & healthy fresh ingredients, producing some of the most interesting local cuisine in Greece
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