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Crete is the largest island in Greece and the fifth largest in the Mediterranean Sea. Here you can admire the remains of glorious civilizations, explore magnificent beaches, impressive mountain landscapes, fertile valleys and steep gorges and become part of the island's rich gastronomic culture. Crete is a small universe full of beauties and treasures that will probably take you a lifetime to discover. There are so many places to visit that you will have a hard time choosing the perfect place for you and your family. The postcard-perfect coastline of Crete is lined with some of the most beautiful beaches you'll ever see. The most popular beach is probably Vai beach, an exotic blond sandy beach surrounded by a palm forest, Balos beach with its unique sandy texture and Elafonisi with its breathtaking crystal clear waters.
Outside the beaches there are numerous small coastal towns such as Ierapetra, Sitia and Agios Nikolaos. These villages have retained their traditional charm and authenticity despite being developed for tourism. A drive around Crete will take you to impressive gorges, traditional monasteries and numerous sights such as Spinalonga, the medieval castles of Sitia and Ierapetra and numerous archaeological sites. The northern side is more developed and is lined with luxurious resorts and organized beaches. This is also where the most popular beach villages of Chania are located. In contrast, the southern side is more remote and traditional, with small coastal villages and unorganized beaches.
A walk through the old town of Chania, with its intense medieval architecture, is a walk back in time. The Venetian port of Chania town is the most characteristic place in the west of Crete.