The National Herald 4/17/2021 The National Herald
Geographically, Crete is the largest island in Greece – it is also the most southern border of the country. The island was home to one of the greatest civilizations of the ancient world, and to the most passionate defenders of modern day democracy and freedom. The spirit of Crete is eternal and you can sense it as soon as you arrive. Its vast size conceals the fact that it is an island, and the towering mountain ranges make it seem to go on forever. A week is often not long enough to truly explore Crete and all its far-reaching corners. It takes several hours to drive the length of Crete, and passing from one end to the other, the landscape, history, and culture transform continuously.