![]() ![]() The island of Crete is divided into four provinces (called peripheral units): Heraklion, the capital, Chania, Sitia, and Rethymnon. Of course, there can be no shortage of seaside resorts with magnificent sandy beaches with an exotic flavor, washed by an azure sea and kissed at sunset by a warm sun. Archaeological museums in lively Cretan cities, such as the one in Heraklion, the island’s capital, collect many of the works found in the palaces.īesides archaeology, Crete also offers beautiful and varied natural landscapes: its National Parks, its White Mountains and its famous Samaria Gorges are ideal destinations for hikers. In addition to the palace of Knossos there are many other important and valuable archaeological sites scattered around the island, such as the palace of Phaistos, the palace of Gortis, and the palace of Agia Triada. Crete is the home of mythology: legend has it that Zeus was born on the island and that one of his sons, Minos, the Minoan king of the splendid palace of Knossos, imprisoned the Minotaur in the labyrinth. Click on the preview below to enlarge and download and print it.Ĭrete is the largest of the Greek islands and the southernmost in Europe. If you ask me, Crete is one of the best, if not the best, of the Greek. A must-have for every tourist, the map of Crete is most useful for planning your itinerary to discover the most beautiful beaches and must-see locations in Crete. I am just launching it and I made it totally free to download for now, however. Use Nusuk, the first-ever official planning, booking and experience platform, to create your Hajj or Umrah itinerary to Makkah, Al Madinah, and beyond. ![]()
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