Ferries to Crete
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You can book a variety of Ferries to Crete using A Ferry UK quickly and easily at the lowest price. For more information on Ferries to Crete and the routes available please visit Anek Line or Minoan Line Ferries. Book Ferries to Crete with A Ferry UK.
Crete is the southern island of Greece and Europe and the birthplace of civilization all around the world.
Crete is the biggest island in Greece and It is situated among the Aegean and Libyan Sea. It is the crossroad between East and West, Africa and Europe. Due to this strategic location, Crete was always the bone of contention for the strong's of every era. The geographic location and the contact with different civilizations, attributed to the special culture of this island. Cretans are famous for their hospitality (Xenios - Zeus, the god of hospitality, was born in Crete), their love towards country and preservation of customs.
It is an island that has everything. High mountains (Psiloritis, Lefka Ori, Dikti), beautiful beaches washed by the Cretan and Libyan Sea. Fertile grounds where the famous Cretan citrus fruits are cultivated. The endless olive groves produce the fine Cretan olive oil, while also known is the Cretan wine from the island's vineyards. Everywhere you turn your sight, you will see historic monuments that reveal the island's history.
Administratively, Crete is divided into four prefectures (Chania, Rethymno, Heraklion, Lasithi). Heraklion is the capital of the island, as well as the capital of the Heraklion prefecture.
Crete is a mountainous island and defined by three different groups of mountains. There are the Lefka Ori (the White Mountains, highest peak 2452 m), the Idi Mountains (highest peak at 2456 m. the Psiloritis) and the Dikti Mountains (up to 2148 m.). Between the mountain complexes are several small, fertile plateaus to be found like Lassithi, Omalos and Nida, caves like Diktaion and Idaion and gorges like the Imbros and Samaria gorge as well as lots of traditional villages. Don't forget to stop in one of this villages to chat with the local people, famous for their hospitality, and enjoy the delight of a Greek coffee in the kafeneio (coffee house).
The coast has a shoreline of over 1000 km. Its coastline consists of long sandy beaches and rocky bays. Crete's major tourist resorts all lie on the North-East coast between Heraklion and Agios Nikolaos with beautiful beaches, lively nightlive, all kind of watersports, windsurfing and diving. This area is also interesting for visitors who love trekking and cycling. For a quieter holiday Rethymnon and Chania are an option or the unspoilt southcoast.
The climate of Crete is Mediterranean, hot and dry summers, especially on the south coast, fairly mild winters, with snow in the mountains and rain in the plains. Crete remains an endlessly fascinating and satisfying destination.
For more information please visit the Crete tourist site.
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Ferries to Crete - Map of Routes |
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