Geography
An island of contradictions at the crossroads of three continents, Europe, Africa and Asia, Crete is a distinctive island with varied landscape, wonderful sea, golden beaches, mild climate and long hours of sunshine.
It is the largest island in Greece (8.260 sq. klm) and the fifth largest in the Mediterranean. Its terrain is mountainous and four large ranges mark the landscape. The White mountains, in the west of the island, Ida or Psiloritis - the highest mountain of all the Aegean islands - in central Crete, and Dikti Massive in the east.
Several plateaus, caves and gorges can be found in Crete. There are only a few small rivers and only one small lake in the west, which is called Kournas.
Although a mountainous island with few flat areas, it has rich agricultural production due to its fertile soil and favourable climate.
Administratively, Crete is divided into 4 prefectures: Heraklion, Chania, Rethymno and Lassithi.
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Agios Nikolaos
Agios Nikolaos is the capital of the Lassithi prefecture, built around a picturesque lake along the western side of MirabelloMalia
Malia is rthe ideal resort for family holidays and the perfect place for those who are looking for nightlife.
Vai
An African oasis in Crete! Tha beach of Vai lies on a small bay at the easternmost tip of crete.