Crete is the largest of all the Greek islands and is widely regarded as a country within a country, not least by the Cretans themselves who are as welcoming and hospitable as they are fiercely proud of their country's history, tradition and character.

This elongated island occupies the most southerly point in Europe and offers all the necessary ingredients for a perfect Mediterranean holiday: a summer which lasts longer than anywhere else in Europe, golden sandy beaches which fringe the sparkling azure waters of the Aegean sea, stunning and immensely varied scenery and an unique island culture shaped by centuries of history.