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Crete Information

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CountryGreece
RegionCrete
TypeRegion
ISO 3166-2GR-M
FIPSGR60
NUTSGR43
HASCGR.CR

Crete Data

Cities and villages24
Population603,256 inhabitants
Heraklion 163,115 inhabitants
Gavdos 81 inhabitants
Area8,339 km² (3,219.55 sq mi)
Sitia 633 km²
Gavdos 32.4 km²
Population Density72.3 /km² (187.4 /sq mi)
Heraklion 665 /km²
Gavdos 2.5 /km²
Average altitude214 m (701 ft)
Time zoneUTC +2:00
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Crete Climate

  1. Mediterranean climate 92 %
  2. Humid subtropical climate 4.2 %
  3. Oceanic climate 4.2 %

Crete Weather (Heraklion)

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Crete Hotel

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Hotel Koulouris Studios & ApartmentsKoulouris Studios & Apartments
Kalyves
The family-run Koulouris Studios & Apartments is set in a garden 200 metres from the beach of Kolatsos in Kalyves. It features self-catered accommodation with free Wi-Fi and balcony overlooking the garden and mountains... view more
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€ 35
Hotel AlkionAlkion
Exópolis
Situated 5 km away from Crete’s only natural lake, these comfortable apartments offer a relaxing environment with an outdoor pool and beautiful views of the sea and the White Mountains... view more
Hotel Bellagio Luxury Boutique HotelBellagio Luxury Boutique Hotel
Réthymno Town
Set in the picturesque alleys of Rethymnons’ Old Town, right across the public library, the Bellagio Luxury Boutique Hotel offers charming accommodations with spa baths and flat screen TVs... view more
Hotel Villa PalmaVilla Palma
Máleme
Set amongst olive groves 1 km from the sandy Maleme Beach, the fully equipped Villa Palma offers a private pool, garden and furnished sun terrace. The property offers free Wi-Fi and views of the Cretan Sea and the mountains... view more
from
€ 60
Hotel Paradice HotelParadice Hotel
Stavros
Situated 250 metres from the beach, in the area of Stavros, Paradice Hotel offers suites with satellite plasma TV and free Wi-Fi access. It has a swimming pool with sun terrace. Paradice suites are air-conditioned and decorated in bright colours... view more
from
€ 60

Crete Airport

Heraklion International AirportRethymnonSitia

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