Crete is the largest and most populous of the Greek islands, and one of the largest beaches in the Mediterranean. It is surrounded by the Aegean Sea to the north and the Libyan Sea to the south. It is a mountanious island, with a high mountain range crossing from west to east (highest peak 2454 m) where rivers have carved deep gorges.
Approximately 160 km south of mainland Greece, it spans 260 km east to west, and only between 12 to 60 km north to south. That means Crete covers an area of 8,336 km2, with a coastline of 1,046 km where there are hundreds of beaches, from very popular beaches in tourist resorts to little coves only accessible by boat or after a long hike. Most of them consist of small pebbles, but there are also some sandy beaches.
The climate in Crete is primarily Mediterranean, which means mild winters and average summer temperatures around 30ºC, occasionally reaching up to the mid 40s. The south coast falls in the North African climatic zone, and thus enjoys significantly more sunny days and higher temperatures throughout the year.
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Crete is the largest and most populous of the Greek islands, and one of the largest beaches in the Mediterranean. It is surrounded by the...
