Crete

Crete is Greece’s largest island and fifth in the Mediterranean.  Crete is the southernmost region in the EU and is a natural border between the Aegean and Libyan Sea marking the boundary between Europe and Africa.

As legend has it, it was here where Zeus (the Father of all Gods) was born and Curettes danced their pyrrhic dance to muffle his cries. Crete was his burial ground as well.

Crete encapsulates the beauty and calm of the Aegean with the mysticism of the East combined with a diverse landscape.  Its scenery enraptures visitors due to its strong contrasts from snow-capped mountains to palm fringed beaches.  It is estimated that the island has 155 kilometres of sandy beaches making it an ideal destination for water sports, leisure activities or simply swimming.

With its marvellous climate – the sea is warm enough for swimming from the middle of April until November - unique natural beauty and vast conference infrastructure; Crete is an ideal destination for every kind of congress, summit, business meeting and product launch.

Crete’s conference and incentive infrastructure includes:

• Nine purpose built facilities in all four prefectures with capacities ranging from 110 to 2000 delegates
• 53 hotels ranging from five to three star hotels all with in-house facilities with capacities from 16 to 3,500 delegates
• The largest purpose built exhibition and conference centre in Crete is planned in Chania with a capacity up to 8,000 sq metres

Sub Regions of Crete

Chania
Heraklio
Lassithi
Rethimno