We welcome you to the hospitable island of Crete. It is the Southmont Region of Greece and European Union. Crete, a junction among three continents, is a unique course of History, Culture and Development lasting for more than eighty Centuries
We are convinced that you will soon take pleasure in Cretan Hospitality and that you will find why Zeus, the first of the twelve ancient Gods – who was born in Crete – was called “Hospitable”.
Because we are not in the Travel Industry, we are giving you some information and we then send you to what we consider the best websites so that you can explore Crete.
CRETE IN NUMBERS
2.456 m = 8.057 feet
Mountain ranges cross the Island throughout its extent. The peak “Pahnes” of Mountain Psiloritis or Ida is the uppermost of them (2.456m). According to the Greek Mythology, the ancient god Zeus was given birth in a cave in this mountain. 1.046 km = 650 miles
8.336 km2 = 3.218 square miles
The area of Crete equals to 8.336 square kilometers, covering the 6.43% of overall Greek Territory.
The total length of the Cretan coast run up to 1.046 km. Most of them are ideal for recreation. More than eighty beaches have been awarded with the annual “Blue Flag” international quality award.
2.700 hours and 3000 Hours
The annual hours of Sunlight on the North part of the island are 2700, wherein the South part it reaches 3000 hours.
13 C +28 C
The average daily temperature during the winter is 13 Celsius (55 Fahrenheit) and the average temperature during summer is 28 Celsius (82 Fahrenheit)
57% + 67%
Average relative humidity during summer is 57% and during winter is 67%.
927 mm = 36.5 inches
The average annual rainfall in Crete according to scientific measurements equals to 927mm (36 inches)
6000 BC
Anthropological and Archeological data confirm the unfailing occurrence of organized communities in Crete, even by the beginning of the Neolithic Period (6.000BC)
601.130 = 5.5%
According to the latest statistical data, the Census of 2001 comes up with 601.130 permanent residents, a number that corresponds to the 5.5% of the entire Greek population.
Crete = 4
Crete is one of 13 regions of Greece see the regions. The Region of Crete is separated in four (4) prefectures.
Crete contributes up to 5.53% Gross Regional Product (GRP) to the corresponding Gross National Product (GNP)
3+5 = 2
The Academic and Research Network of the Island consists of 3 supreme educational institutions, hosting thousands of students, as well as of 5 internationally accredited research centers. In this sector Crete is ranked in the second best position among Greek Regions.
No 1 + No 2
The Heraclion International Airport holds the No. 1 position of annual charter flights arrivals, and the No.2 position in the overall flight traffic throughout Greece.
20%
The island constitutes one of the most attractive traveling destinations worldwide, and each year Crete welcomes the 20% of international arrivals in Greece.
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