Travel guide to Crete
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Crete
Crete is the biggest and most populated island in the Greek Isles and in fact, the 5th biggest in the whole Mediterranean Sea. It covers over 8300 square kilometers and has a population in excess of 630,000 people living permanently on the island. The climate in Crete is largely temperate while a high humidity is often experienced making the island fairly warm. In summer, high temperatures of over 25 degrees Celsius are not uncommon and in fact, can reach over 30 degrees Celsius quite often. Snow is almost unheard of in the lower lying areas but in the winter, the high peaks are often capped with white snow. Agriculture is the main driver of the economy on the island of Crete but as time goes by, the tourism sector becomes more and more important to the economy.
Crete is by far one of the more favored destinations for tourists in Greece. Tourism numbers are in excess of two million people each year who come to the island for the luxurious hotels at affordable rates that offer a huge range of facilities like swimming pools, sports and recreational activities. There are also a wide variety of camping sites and holiday homes on the Island that are equally as popular amongst tourists. Visitors to the island are almost always blown away by the sights, with the more popular of these being the archaeological sites of the Minoan civilization as well as the Rethymno Castle.
For those in search of sun, you won’t be disappointed here either with the Palm Beach of Vai being the primary beach destination for foreign visitors which is bordered by the biggest palm forest in Europe. While you’re in Crete, you’ll almost always spot many of the species of animals that are indigenous to the island like the Kri-Kri and Cretan Wildcat. Bird lovers will love the opportunities for spotting some rarer species of eagle and swallows.
If you’re planning your next family holiday to Crete, getting around by car will be your best bet and car hire in Crete is very accessible. Visit Anycarhire.com for quick quotes from the car hire companies operating in the area as well as the ability to book your hire car to be ready for you when you land at Heraklion Airport.
