Crete map in English. Crete map in Russian

Crete map will be your faithful assistant for planning a rich vacation. Perhaps this is one of the first things to start preparing for a vacation in a new place. Crete map- good map of Crete in Russian- doubly excellent. The site site offers you a very detailed tourist map of Crete with Russian comments and sights. So, the most famous and visited corners of the island are marked and shown with arrows: Heraklion and the palace of Minos (Knossos), Hersonissos, Agios Nikolaos, Malia, Spinalonga island, Bounty beach, Zeus cave, Lassithi, Chania, Rethymno, Samaria gorge.

(a schematic map of Crete shows you in a comic form the paradise corners of the island, the real map of Crete is below in our article)

Map of Crete in Russian: download (1.95 kByte, detailed, touristic, 2010).

Crete map

Below this map of Crete is presented in the form of a reduced picture. Click to enlarge to view or save to your computer.

Where to get a paper version of the tourist map of Crete

Crete island on the map of Greece

Detailed map of the island of Crete

Crete map

Crete is the largest island in Greece. It is located between the Aegean and Mediterranean seas.

The map of Crete demonstrates the unique position of the island - it is located between three parts of the world - Europe (110 kilometers), Asia (175 kilometers) and Africa (300 kilometers). The southern coastline of Crete is the most southern part Europe. The Greek island is washed by the waters of two seas: the Aegean - in the north and the Mediterranean - on the other three coasts. Coastline stretched out for 1046 kilometers.

The total area of ​​the island is 8260 square kilometers, it stretches from west to east for 260 kilometers, and from north to south - for 56 kilometers. The coastline stretches for 1046 kilometers.

The island has a mountainous terrain. 60% of the territory is occupied by hills about 200 meters above sea level and mountains over 400 meters high. Crete is crossed from west to east by three large mountain systems: the White Mountains (Lefka Ori), Ida and the Dikteian Mountains. In the mountains there are extremely stalactite caves and gorges, one of which - Samaria, the deepest and largest, has the status of a national park.

Crete is divided into four regions (four nomes) - Chania, Rethymon, Heraklion, Lassithi. The capital of the island is the city of Heraklion, located in the nome of the same name. Each region is famous for its rich historical heritage and luxury resorts. A detailed map of Crete will help you decide on the choice of vacation spot on the charming Greek island.

The most attractive tourist destinations in the Heraklion region are the picturesque resort towns: Hersonissos, Agea Pelagia, Malia, Stalida. The area of ​​Lassithi is famous for its luxurious resorts and its main town, Agios Nikolaos, which has gained fame as the island's most fashionable resort. The regions of Rethymnon and Chania are famous for their natural wealth: grottoes, caves, gorges, picturesque beaches and monuments of culture and history.

Crete map with attractions located in the map tab, in the places section. This service will help you navigate the terrain while traveling.

Crete is the oldest and largest island in Greece. There is a healing climate, beautiful beaches in warm, cozy bays, chic resorts, generous nature, life-giving air, cypress and yew alleys, flower gardens, alpine lakes, fabulous waterfalls, olive trees and vineyards. And we know about the oldest buildings that are found here literally at every step from school textbooks.

Features of the attractions of the island

The island is covered with ancient legends, literally all places here are famous for their stories.

Thirty centuries ago, according to legend, in the dungeon of the Palace of Knossos, King Minos lived a cannibal monster Minotaur, who ate beautiful girls and youths.

The hero Theseus dealt with the monster, and the ancient state perished after the eruption of the Santorin volcano.

The best attractions of Heraklion and other cities of Crete

A lot can be written about Cretan sights, because the island, during its centuries-old history, has seen prehistoric Dorian times, the Minoan civilization, witnessed the Byzantine rule, survived the Venetian era and the capture of the Ottoman Empire.

The city of Gortyna is located 46 km from Heraklion. This is almost the only ancient city that has been partially preserved.

Different eras and styles intertwined in the city. The ancient Greek amphitheater and the Temple of Apollo in the olive grove are adjacent to the Egyptian sanctuary of the gods Isis and Serapis.

The excavations of Gortyna continue, and perhaps in a few years it will appear in a completely different form.

The city of Aptera has been mentioned in clay tablets found in the Palace of Knossos for more than 33 centuries. It had 2 seaports, was famous for trade, crafts, navigation, minted 76 types of coins. It is located at the top of the hill. The name stands for "wingless".

According to legend, the Sirens lived here, whom Zeus deprived of their wings. The shape of the city resembles a bird in flight. Huge cisterns for storing either water or grain, nuclei and drawings of a catapult are well preserved here. Aptera is located 15 km from Hanei.

Where to go and what to see in Crete with children?

For a holiday with a child, Crete is a very good choice.

There are clean beaches, a healthy climate and delicious and similar to our food.

The Greeks are very well-mannered, they love small children. The best time to visit is May or September-October. In Crete, there are two types of holidays with children - a hotel or an apartment.

Typically, hotels provide baby cots, menus, playgrounds, and a mini club. Behind 10 euros per hour a nanny can sit with the child.

Supermarkets sell canned baby food, formula, milk, and other necessary items for children. So, if you live in apartments, you can buy them at a local store.

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Rest for three in a decent hotel with meals costs an average 60-70 thousand "wooden" in 2 weeks. There are many resorts for families with children.

These are quite quiet places, there is all the necessary infrastructure, sandy beaches with a smooth entrance to the sea, there are pools with sea water for kids.

It is interesting to visit such sights with children:

• Marine aquarium in Gouves near Heraklion will delight you with colorful fish and huge sharks.
  It works all year round. In the summer season from half past ten in the morning until nine in the evening, and in the winter - until five in the evening. Admission fee for adults 8 euro, for children - 6, for kids under 5 years old - for free. There is also a cafe here.

• IN water park "Aqua Plus" near Hersonissos there are entertainment for adults and children, pools with slides for kids. It is open during the summer season from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm.

  A visit to it will cost adults 20 euro, and for children over five years old - 12. The cafe has ice cream. You can also take photos there.

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  The largest in Crete is considered water park "Water City" next to the Kokkini Hani resort. There is everything for the little ones - pools with slides, fountains, bridges.

  He works from ten in the morning until half past six in the evening. The ticket costs 22 euros and 16 euros. E-tickets are 10-15% cheaper. The cafe has everything you need to have a good meal.

• Aquapark “Star Beach”- the only one located on the seashore.

  Entrance is free, but you have to pay for the sunbed 3 euro. There are several pools with slides for children and adults.

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  Lake Kourna near Gergioupolis west of Rethymno quiet, peaceful a nice place with small fish near the shore.

  The restaurants have playgrounds, there are a lot of ducks and geese around, who are happy to take food from their hands. Catamaran rental costs 7 euros per hour. You can sunbathe on the beach.

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  Very interesting boat trips in Rethymno and many other resorts. On such trips, you can learn a lot of interesting things about the crafts of the island - pottery, production olive oil, growing vegetables.
  Cafes and restaurants located on tourist routes have a separate children's menu.

Routes for independent travel by car





Renting a car in Crete is not a problem, there are many small companies involved in this business.

It is more economical to choose a small car, the roads here are excellent, the traffic is not very heavy.

Although there are a lot of "reckless" ones. Fines for speeding are significant. Parking is very difficult to find. Often there are traffic jams due to goats scurrying everywhere.

Gas stations do not work around the clock, few of them are open until 11 pm.
Routes for excursions should be chosen based on what you want to see.

Monasteries of Crete- This is a must see. This is a special national flavor, calmness, restraint and peace, they all stand on hills, from where a beautiful panoramic view opens. Many legends and stories are associated with them.

On the mountains of the Akrotiri peninsula, in a deep gorge, there is an amazing rock monastery of Katholiko. This truly secluded place is located away from busy routes - the oldest Orthodox monastery in Crete, dating back to the 5th century. Hermits lived here.

You can get to the monastery along a rocky path, bypassing Ursa Cave. According to legend, in this cave there was a healing spring, which a bear used to go to, bullying people. The Virgin Mary turned her into stone.

Indeed, the large stalactite in the cave resembles a bear. From the cave on a stone bridge you can get to the monastery. You can get to it from the city (20 km), and then go down on foot.

If you decide to have time to go around several interesting places in a day, then an approximate route can be like this. First visit cave of Sfendoni(Sentoni, Sandney). Near it there is a tavern where they sell tickets for 4 euros with a cave map in Russian. At the same time, here you can have breakfast and admire the view of the valley.

After that, you can view old church of Axos, climb the path to the remains of the fortress, numbering 30 centuries and admire the panorama of the sea from here. The nearest village on the coast is Panormos. Here you can dine and sunbathe and swim on the beach.

Then continue the route to Monastery of Arkadi- a symbol of the struggle for the independence of Crete. The territory of the monastery is buried in flowers. You can attend the evening service. ancient legend says that the monk Arcadius saw the glow of an ancient icon at this place, and a monastery was built here.

It is famous for the art of gold embroidery, which can be seen in the museum of the monastery. At the end of the 19th century, the rebels, surrounded by the Turkish invaders, blew up the gunpowder stored in the Arkadi pantry and died themselves, destroying half of the enemy army.

The monastery was rebuilt, keeping the memory of the heroes.
That's all. The day is over and it's time to return to the hotel. Rethymnon is within easy reach.

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Where is the island of Crete on the world map?

Crete is the largest of the islands and the fifth largest island in the Mediterranean. On the world map, it is located between three continents: one hundred kilometers from Europe, one hundred and seventy kilometers from Asia and three hundred kilometers from Africa. The island is one of the popular places for beach holiday in Europe. Geographic coordinates of Crete: 35°18′35″ s. w.. and 24°53′36″ east. d.

Where is Crete located on the map of Greece and Europe?

The island is located almost in the very center of the Mediterranean, and geographically it is considered to be part of Europe. Upcoming European countries are Italy, Türkiye and Cyprus.

Currently, Crete forms one of the 13 regions of Greece and is one of the most economically and culturally developed centers of the country. In addition, the island is the southernmost resort in Greece.

Resort areas of Crete

There are several tourist areas into which the island is conditionally divided. So, its most popular resort areas are: the Lassithi area: (the cities of Agios, Elounda and Nikolaos), the Heraklion area (the cities of Malia, Hersonissos, Stalida and Gouves), the Rethymnon area (the cities of Rethymnon, Bali and Panormo) and the Chania area (Agia Marina , Georgioupolis and Platanias).

Interactive map of Crete with resorts and cities

Millions of vacationers visit the island every year to enjoy the clear sea and beautiful beaches, picturesque nature and impressive ancient monuments of palace cities. On the interactive map you can find various tourist sites: cities and resorts, hotels and restaurants, temples and other attractions. For convenience, the map can be enlarged or opened in a new window.

Geographic location of Crete

Crete is located in southern Europe and is washed by three seas (Cretan, Libyan and Ionian). The island has a mountainous surface, which sometimes makes it seem larger than it is in reality. More than half of the area rises more than 200 meters above sea level. The coastline is indented, here you can meet a large number of capes and bays.

Territory of Crete

The area of ​​Crete is about eight thousand square kilometers, and the length of the coastline is equal to thousands of kilometers. The island stretches for 260 kilometers from east to west, and at its widest point, the distance reaches 60 kilometers.