Crete (Κρήτη in Greek 2024) is the biggest island of Greece and the fourth biggest in the Mediterranean. The island is strategically located between 3 continents: Europe, Asia and Africa. Due to its strategic location it has had many occupations of foreign empires (Romans, Venetians, Ottomans). They all left their landmark on the island.

The island of Crete has an impressive nature with all the microclimates of the world ranging from tropical forests, deserts, pine forests, lakes, waterfalls, tropical palm and island lagoons and ski resorts in the winter. There are 3 big mountain ranges with peaks above 2,500 m (Psiloritis/Mount Ida, Lefka Ori/Madares and the Lassithi Plateau). The longest canyon of Europe is the Samaria Gorge in the Lefka Ori Mountains. It has a trail of 19 km. There are also many valleys on the island. The biggest plain is the Messara valley in the south of the island which is 60 km wide. The island is 350 km long and 70 km at its widest point. It takes about 6 hours by car from East to West. That road is approximately 450 km. Crete has many endemic species and plants and is famous for its wild orchids.

The biggest cities of Crete are Heraklion (the Capital), Chania, Rethymnon and Agios Nikolaos. The total population of the island is approximately 650,000 residents. The island is one of the few regions in Greece where there is no population decline. The main industry of Crete is agriculture, fishing, shipping, services and tourism and the production of cement. Tourism is about 50 percent of the total income. There is however also a very good University of Crete and a Technological Institute (FORTH) with a very strong Digital and Health innovation. The European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA) is also based in Heraklion, Crete.

30 Best Places in West Crete. A video for traveling, relaxation, stress relief, nature, meditation, study music, soothing relaxation, piano relaxation, nature relaxation, simple happiness. Scenic aerial and drone footage taken with the DJI Mavic Pro and DJI Mini 2.

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0:00 INTRO
0:36 1. ELAFONISI
12:19 2. GRAMVOUSA ISLAND
32:10 3. BALOS
51:39 4. FALASSARNA
1:01:45 5. KEDRODASOS
1:11:37 6. KISSAMOS
1:21:43 7. MALEME - GERMAN WAR CEMETERY
1:28:42 8. GERANI
1:32:44 9. PLATANIAS
1:41:36 10. AGIA MARINA
1:46:31 11. AGIOS THEODOROS ISLAND
2:02:49 12. CHANIA - CENTRE
2:11:43 13. CHANIA - NEA CHORA
2:12:36 14. CHANIA - DARATSOS
2:15:02 15. CHANIA - CHRISI AKTI
2:24:22 16. CHANIA - GALATAS
2:27:07 17. SEITAN LIMANIA
2:28:13 18. GOUVERNETO MONASTERY
2:38:57 19. APTERA CASTLE
2:48:31 20. APTERA
3:00:10 21. MADARES - LEFKA ORI
3:09:57 22. GEORGIOUPOLIS
3:21:17 23. LAKE KOURNAS
3:32:25 24. RETHYMNON
3:48:35 25. SPILI
3:58:25 26. PREVELI
4:00:28 27. ARKADI MONASTERY
4:12:06 28. ELEUTHERNA APOLLONIA
4:23:15 29. LAZARETTA ISLAND
4:32:14 30. PLAKIAS
4:33:13 OUTRO

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