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submitted: Jun 23rd 2008 | by: SteveWoodward | Total views: 1 | Word Count: 479 | |

The island of Crete is the largest of all the Greek Islands, but is only the fifth largest to be found in the Mediterranean Sea. Certainly of all the Greek Islands this is one that has visitors flocking to its shores every year many return to further enjoy everything that this beautiful island has to offer.

When it comes to getting to Crete this is easily achieved as it has three main airports and two major harbors. The airports into which one will fly when coming by air are known as Heraklion, Akrotiri and Sitia. These are located in places on the island providing visitors with easy access to all the islands major tourist resorts.

As well as over 1,000 km of coastline to enjoy visitors have plenty of other places that they can explore and visit during their stay on the island. This island is one of the most mountainous of all the islands to be found in the Mediterranean.

In the western part of the island is Lefka Ori (White Mountain) and which 2,453 m tall is. Then in the heart of the island is Psiloritis (Mount Idi) this is the tallest mountain to be found on the island as is 2,456 m tall. Then on the eastern end of the island you will find Mount Dikti which only reaches a height of 2,148m. But as well as these mountains there are also the Cretan ones which run the complete length of the island and which help to make it look far bigger than it really is.

If you want to spend time away from the coastal resorts then head up to Lake Kournas which although small is very beautiful. Here you can while away an afternoon or day at one of the many taverns that are located around its shores.

Most people will visit Crete during the height of the summer season and when the heat is at its hottest. Throughout the months of July and August the temperatures during the day very rarely go below 100 degrees Fahrenheit (40 degrees Centigrade). Plus you will need to get to the beaches early if you want to make sure you have space to lie down and relax.

If you want to avoid all this hassle but still have great weather then it is worth considering visiting the Island of Crete in October. During this month there is still plenty of sunshine to be enjoyed, but also the heat is that much more bearable as well.

Along with spending time relaxing on one of the many beaches to be found on Crete there are plenty of places to visit that you can learn more about the islands history. The most popular attractions on the island are Knossos Palace and Phaestos Palace which clearly shows how the Minoans who originally inhabited this island lived.

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You can choose from a large variety of Crete holiday homes as this area becomes more popular, more villas are being built. Many holiday villas in Crete will come with a shared or private pool and gardens suitable for kids.

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