Crete is the largest of the Greek islands and is located in southeast of the Mediterranean sea.

Cretan History starts at 6000 BC, when the island was first inhabited. The best known period is the Bronze Age (2600-1100 BC), the period of the Minoan Civilization. During that period Cretans colonized Cyclades Islands and in Crete the palaces of Knossos, Festos and Zakros were built.

While Egyptians were afraid of the "Big Blue", Minoan ships used to travel and trade all around Mediterranean Sea. The cultural influence of the various nations Cretans came in contact with, gave birth to this civilization that we still admire and which is considered to be the first high-level civilization in Europe.

Crete is 260 km long and 60 km at it's widest point. It is an island full of contrasts. The north coast is the main tourist area of Crete such as Heraklion, Chania, Rethymnon, Aghios Nikolaos and Sitia. On the southern part of the island, Ierapetra, Tymbaki, Frangokastello and other smaller cities can be found.