The Greek island of Crete lies well south of most other Greek islands. It is over 160 miles in length making it the largest Greek island. It has a rich history from numerous rules from Minoan through Roman and Ottoman, the island has stunning beaches, high mountains and deep gorges to explore.

Elafonisi beach famous for pink sand, Crete, Greece

Venetian Harbour and lighthouse, Chania, Crete, Greece

tourist shops, Chania, Crete, Greece

Mountain springs flowing through a taverna, Argyroupolis, Crete, Greece

Venetian Harbour, Rethymno, Crete, Greece

Aptera ancient ruins, Crete, Greece

Venetian Harbour and lighthouse, Rethymno, Crete, Greece

Rethymno Fort, Crete, Greece

Storage magazines, Rethymno Fort, Crete, Greece