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Elafonissi beach has a cluster of small beaches with pinkish coloured sand and warm shallow waters which conjures up tropical images, it is easy to see why it’s known as the Caribbean of Crete

Arthur Evans believed that the ancient Minoan civilization was just waiting to be discovered on the island of Crete. This led him to the site at Knossos, where in the 1900's he unearthed the magnificent palace that he called the palace of king Minos

Crete, The largest of all the Greek Islands, covers an area of about 3,220 square miles.

One recent discovery is "Dittany", a herb grown in Crete, this magical sex herb, may seem to be a new discovery but It has been widely used on Crete since the Minoan times, dating back some 5000 years.

Knossos and its Palace has become the monumental symbol of Minoan civilization.

There are many beautiful beaches along the coastline of Crete. Many are glorious sun traps, perfect for sunbathing (don't forget the sun cream), swimming and relaxing.

The diet of the Cretans is world renowned for its healthiness, for people who want to live longer, (and who doesn’t!) some say it is miraculous!

This mysterious place is the second largest palace of Crete, and was home to the famous Phaistos disc which to date is still to be ciphered.

Rethimno a city on the North coast of Crete approx 30 kms to the east of Almyrida, there is an old town with a maze of narrow streets to explore, a Venetian fortress dominates the city, and there is an old Venetian and modern harbour. There is a wide range of shops, restaurants and nightlife. Boat trips leave from the modern harbor to Santorini, other islands and mainland Greece as well as local excursions.

Crete and the Minoan city of Knossos have been immortalized by stories told in Greek mythology