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Steeped in Homeric history and culture, scented by wild fennel and basil, Crete spoils visitors with its wealth of myths, legends and history, a blessed and dramatic landscape, an extraordinary fusion of past and present, and an abundance of choices and experiences.
Its stunning mountain ranges are dotted with caves and sliced by dramatic gorges, and its rugged interior is blanketed in olive groves, wild flowers and aromatic herbs. Breathtaking drives along the rugged south coast lead to a sundrenched paradise of long sandy beaches and isolated coves.
Fast Facts
Population
540,054
Currency
Name: Euro
Code: EUR
Symbol: €
Electrical Plugs
220V 50 Hz
Languages Spoken
Official: Greek
Time Zones
GMT/UTC +2
Country Dialing Code
+30
Weights & Measures
Metric
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