Crete Region, Administrative region in Greece
The Crete Region encompasses four regional units - Heraklion, Lasithi, Rethymno, and Chania - across the largest Greek island in the Mediterranean Sea.
The region flourished during the Minoan period from 2700 to 1420 BC, leaving archaeological traces including the Palace of Knossos near modern Heraklion.
Local festivals throughout the region feature traditional Cretan music played with lyra and laouto instruments, along with specific dance forms and poetry recitals.
Three international airports in Heraklion, Chania, and Sitia connect the region with major European cities, while ferry services operate from multiple ports.
The mountain ranges of Lefka Ori, Psiloritis, and Dikti create distinct geographical barriers that have preserved different dialects and customs in each area.
Location: Decentralized Administration of Crete
Capital city: Heraklion
Part of: Crete
Website: https://crete.gov.gr
GPS coordinates: 35.21667,24.91667
Latest update: March 3, 2025 07:24
Knossos
24.2 km
Samariá Gorge National Park
87.1 km
Olive tree of Vouves
106.9 km
Palace of Knossos
24.2 km
Mount Ida
13.3 km
Elafonisi
126 km
Phaistos
20.6 km
Old Venetian Port of Chania
88.2 km
Heraklion Archaeological Museum
24.3 km
Elafonisi Beach
125.2 km
Dikteon Andron
48.4 km
Arkadi Monastery
28.1 km
Preveli Beach
40.9 km
Idaean Cave
8 km
Palm forest of Vai
122.6 km
Malia
53 km
Koules Fortress
24.6 km
Frangokastello
62.2 km
Fortezza of Rethymno
44 km
Trachilos footprints
121.6 km
Kournas
59.6 km
Prasonisi
85.7 km
Theodoros Vardinogiannis Stadium
22.5 km
Hagia Triada
20.8 km
Zakros
123.2 km
Agia Triada Monastery
80.6 km
Gortyn
17.7 km
Church of Crete
23.7 kmReviews
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