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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 beach is very beautiful with thick sand and turquoise waters, while the kayaks make the landscape magical.
The waters are shallow and crystal clear and the coast is sandy. The beach is organized.
The beach has sand, fine pebbles and deep water. It is well organized with umbrellas, deck chairs, showers, toilets.
Within a wild and magnificent gorge named Avlaki, lies hidden the Monastery of St. John the Hermit or Xenos, which is considered to be the oldest monastery of Crete
The beach is almost 500m long, which makes it always seem empty. It has fine soft sand and shallow water.