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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 island was subsequently used as a leper colony from 1903 to 1957
The island of Spinalonga officially known as Kalydon , is located in the Gulf of Elounda in north-eastern Crete, in Lasithi.
The Municipal Garden and the Watchtower, is an important place for walk and pleasure in the city of Chania
The Municipal Garden is a project of the philhellene Reouf Pasa that was designed in 1870 according to European standards
Vai beach is sandy with golden fine sand and pebbles at its northern edge.
Blue, clear and crystal clear waters, white sand and verdant slopes are the features of this coastline.