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HistoryCrete is famous for its rich history that begins from the Minoan Age and is continued up to today. The history and the culture of the island are a mixture of influences from the Egyptians, the Syrians, their Enetians and the Turks. The fights of Cretans against the conquerors but also their attendance in all the wars of the Greek nation have been written in the golden pages of modern Greek History.
ResidentsFor 4000 years the Cretans keep inalterable the history and the tradition of the island. The famous hospitality of Cretans is integral piece of their tradition. While the Cretans fought so many wars against foreign conquerors, they are always friendly, polite and open to the visitors of their island.
MarketsThe hundreds small shops that sell leather clothes, good worked in the hand and in very low prices compared to the rest of Greece are waiting for your visit. Cretan carpets with beautiful colours are ideal gifts for your friends. You can also buy gold and silver from Crete in very good prices.
Mountains of CreteCrete has steep mountains that compose an extraordinary picture of wild beauty.
Lefka Ori
Height 2452 metres. The famous mountain range is found Southly-west, in the Prefecture of Chania.
IDI
The highest mountain range of Crete. It's top, the well-known Psiloreitis, is 2456 metres high.
DIKTH
The mountain is located south-easternof the island and it's altitude is 2148 metres. |
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