Crete is the largest of the a number of Greek islands. It is the home of one of the world's oldest civilizations. It was first inhabited in 6000 B.C. It was on this island that the ancient Minoan civilization flourished thousands of years ago.

The main tourist attractions can be found on the north coast of the island. The north coast also contains the majority of the Cretan cities.

The south coast features a number of isolated beaches. The interior region of Crete is very mountainous and most tourists do not venture into these areas due to bad roads and also because of the lack of English speaking guides. However, the Greek people of this region are very friendly and hospitable.

The months of June, July and August offers the best beach weather. This time period is also the peak tourist season. The best time period to visit Crete is during the Spring and Autumn months when the island experiences mild, comfortable temperatures and when the island is not as crowded by tourists.



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