THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO CRETE ; Crete Is Famous for Its Contribution to Civilisation - the Ancient Minoans Who Lived on the Island Gave the World the Foundations of Classical Literature and Wrote in a Script That Still Baffles Scholars to This Day. the Fifth-Largest Island in the Med Is Now Known as a Beach Destination, but David St Vincent Finds out There Is a Lot More to It Than Its Sand

Vincent, David St, The Independent (London, England)

WHY CRETE?

A narrow 260km-wide ridge lying on the crossroads between Europe, Africa and Asia, Crete is about as far south as you can go without leaving Europe. It's the largest Greek island, and the fifth- biggest island in the Mediterranean.

Much of the north coast is developed - besides the brash modern capital Iraklion (also transliterated as Heraklion) there are large resorts such as Malia, Hersonissos and Agios Nikolaos. The south is more tranquil. Some villages on the coast can be reached only by sea or on foot, but wherever you are on Crete, going a few kilometres inland takes you away from the crowds.

Most visitors arrive on package holidays, …

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Publication information: Article title: THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO CRETE ; Crete Is Famous for Its Contribution to Civilisation - the Ancient Minoans Who Lived on the Island Gave the World the Foundations of Classical Literature and Wrote in a Script That Still Baffles Scholars to This Day. the Fifth-Largest Island in the Med Is Now Known as a Beach Destination, but David St Vincent Finds out There Is a Lot More to It Than Its Sand. Contributors: Vincent, David St - Author. Newspaper title: The Independent (London, England). Publication date: October 16, 2004. Page number: 16. © 2009 The Independent - London. Provided by ProQuest LLC. All Rights Reserved.

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