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Crete is the largest and most populous of the Greek islands, the The capital and the largest city is Heraklion.
Crete forms a significant part of the economy and cultural heritage of Greece, while retaining its own local cultural traits (such as its own poetry and music). It was once the centre of the Minoan civilization (c. 2700–1420 BC), which is currently regarded as the earliest recorded civilization in Europe.
The island is first referred to as Kaptara in texts from the Syrian city of Mari dating from the 18th century BC,repeated later in Neo-Assyrian records and the Bible (Caphtor). It was also known in ancient Egyptian as Keftiu, strongly suggesting a similar Minoan name for the island.
Crete has a rich mythology mostly connected with the ancient Greek Gods but also connected with the Minoan civilization.
The cemetery was build and is preserved by the Common State Commission of Military Graves
In the area of “Vlites”,lie the graves of the ally soldiers who fell in the battle for freedom during WW2.
Ammoudaki has turquoise waters and fantastic thick white sand that make this beach a favorite destination for nudists.
The beach of Analipsi is a long sandy beach, well organized and open to the north.
Finest Greek handmade pottery
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Aptera is located about 15 km. away from the city of Chania and above Souda Bay
Aptera history begins from the Minoan Period (3500- 1070 BC),