{"id":1034,"date":"2023-11-24T10:28:08","date_gmt":"2023-11-24T08:28:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/oasis-plakias.gr\/?page_id=1034"},"modified":"2025-08-08T12:09:14","modified_gmt":"2025-08-08T09:09:14","slug":"%ce%ba%cf%81%ce%ae%cf%84%ce%b7","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/oasis-plakias.gr\/en\/%ce%ba%cf%81%ce%ae%cf%84%ce%b7\/","title":{"rendered":"Crete"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"1034\" class=\"elementor elementor-1034\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-be17ba7 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"be17ba7\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-background-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-4ee5b36\" data-id=\"4ee5b36\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b707b08 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b707b08\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Crete<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5915bb4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5915bb4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Crete, with Heraklion as its capital, is the largest and most populous island of Greece and is an important economic and cultural part of the country. The oldest and one of the most important civilizations in Europe, the Minoan civilization, flourished in Crete. It was a crossroads of peoples, cultures and a pivotal passage, due to its strategic position, but also a target of conquerors. Wonderful beaches, with crystal clear waters, majestic mountains, famous archaeological sites, charming hinterland with picturesque villages, authentic hospitality and wonderful Mediterranean cuisine with local and fresh products make up this beautiful and charming island.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-86a7d78 elementor-hidden-desktop elementor-hidden-tablet elementor-hidden-mobile e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"86a7d78\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f827444 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"f827444\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-33128d2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"33128d2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Crete<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f7c49b8 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"f7c49b8\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-71b4248 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"71b4248\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9c74af6 elementor-position-top elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-box\" data-id=\"9c74af6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-box-wrapper\"><figure class=\"elementor-image-box-img\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"532\" src=\"https:\/\/oasis-plakias.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/palati-knossou.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-1044\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oasis-plakias.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/palati-knossou.jpg 800w, https:\/\/oasis-plakias.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/palati-knossou-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/oasis-plakias.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/palati-knossou-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/oasis-plakias.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/palati-knossou-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"elementor-image-box-content\"><h3 class=\"elementor-image-box-title\">Palace of Knossos (Heraklion)<\/h3><p class=\"elementor-image-box-description\">The palace of Knossos, with continuous life from the Neolithic years to the 5th century, is the largest and most characteristic Minoan archaeological site ever discovered in Crete. Through the ruins and the frescoes, the greatness of the Cultural wealth of the Minoan Civilization comes to life.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-970c13c e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"970c13c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-11867ff elementor-position-top elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-box\" data-id=\"11867ff\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-box-wrapper\"><figure class=\"elementor-image-box-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"527\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/oasis-plakias.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/arxaiologiko-mouseio-irakleiou.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-1049\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oasis-plakias.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/arxaiologiko-mouseio-irakleiou.jpg 527w, https:\/\/oasis-plakias.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/arxaiologiko-mouseio-irakleiou-198x300.jpg 198w, https:\/\/oasis-plakias.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/arxaiologiko-mouseio-irakleiou-8x12.jpg 8w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 527px) 100vw, 527px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"elementor-image-box-content\"><h3 class=\"elementor-image-box-title\">Archaeological Museum of Heraklion (Heraklion)<\/h3><p class=\"elementor-image-box-description\">The Archaeological Museum of Heraklion is one of the largest and most important museums in Greece and in Europe as well. Its exhibits cover approximately 5,500 years of history that present the Minoan civilization almost in its entirety. The collection of Minoan antiquities is the most important in the world and the museum is considered the museum par excellence of the Minoan culture.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-65751c1 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"65751c1\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4640d8a elementor-position-top elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-box\" data-id=\"4640d8a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-box-wrapper\"><figure class=\"elementor-image-box-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/oasis-plakias.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/samaria.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-1243\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oasis-plakias.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/samaria.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/oasis-plakias.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/samaria-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/oasis-plakias.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/samaria-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/oasis-plakias.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/samaria-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"elementor-image-box-content\"><h3 class=\"elementor-image-box-title\">Samaria Gorge (Sfakia)<\/h3><p class=\"elementor-image-box-description\">The Samaria Gorge is the most famous gorge of Crete and one of the largest in Europe. There is a wild goat, the endangered Kri-Kri species found only in Crete. Since 1981 it has been included in UNESCO's World Network of Biosphere Reserves.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-03dd80f e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"03dd80f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fa7d05f elementor-position-top elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-box\" data-id=\"fa7d05f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-box-wrapper\"><figure class=\"elementor-image-box-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/oasis-plakias.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/elafonisi.jpg\" title=\"\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"elementor-image-box-content\"><h3 class=\"elementor-image-box-title\">Elafonissi (Chania)<\/h3><p class=\"elementor-image-box-description\">Elafonisi is an exotic paradise with enchanting beauty and turquoise waters, fine white sand, tiny pink pieces of crushed shells, and beautiful coves. People from all over the world visit Elafonisi to see this dreamy landscape that \"steals\" the show. Elafonissi is a Natura 2000 protected area.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0e7de0c e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"0e7de0c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-464e34b elementor-position-top elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-box\" data-id=\"464e34b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-box-wrapper\"><figure class=\"elementor-image-box-img\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"532\" src=\"https:\/\/oasis-plakias.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/fragkokastello.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-1042\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oasis-plakias.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/fragkokastello.jpg 800w, https:\/\/oasis-plakias.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/fragkokastello-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/oasis-plakias.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/fragkokastello-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/oasis-plakias.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/fragkokastello-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"elementor-image-box-content\"><h3 class=\"elementor-image-box-title\">Fragokastello (Chania)<\/h3><p class=\"elementor-image-box-description\">Fragokastello is a Medieval Castle and one of the most important attractions of the area. It is located in Chania and in front of it a long beach with sand dunes and crystal clear, warm waters is stretched.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8863fb1 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"8863fb1\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b25bc92 elementor-position-top elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-box\" data-id=\"b25bc92\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-box-wrapper\"><figure class=\"elementor-image-box-img\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"532\" src=\"https:\/\/oasis-plakias.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/mpalos.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-1041\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oasis-plakias.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/mpalos.jpg 800w, https:\/\/oasis-plakias.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/mpalos-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/oasis-plakias.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/mpalos-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/oasis-plakias.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/mpalos-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"elementor-image-box-content\"><h3 class=\"elementor-image-box-title\">Balos (Chania)<\/h3><p class=\"elementor-image-box-description\">The famous Balos lagoon is considered not only one of the most beautiful beaches in Greece but also in the world as the white sand colors its waters in various shades of blue and turquoise. On the beach there are sunbeds and umbrellas. Like other nearby areas, it is integrated in the Natura protection program, with rare species of flora and fauna. <\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u039a\u03c1\u03ae\u03c4\u03b7 \u0397 \u039a\u03c1\u03ae\u03c4\u03b7, \u03bc\u03b5 \u03c0\u03c1\u03c9\u03c4\u03b5\u03cd\u03bf\u03c5\u03c3\u03b1 \u03c4\u03bf \u0397\u03c1\u03ac\u03ba\u03bb\u03b5\u03b9\u03bf, \u03b5\u03af\u03bd\u03b1\u03b9 \u03c4\u03bf \u03bc\u03b5\u03b3\u03b1\u03bb\u03cd\u03c4\u03b5\u03c1\u03bf \u03ba\u03b1\u03b9 \u03c0\u03bf\u03bb\u03c5\u03c0\u03bb\u03b7\u03b8\u03ad\u03c3\u03c4\u03b5\u03c1\u03bf \u03bd\u03b7\u03c3\u03af \u03c4\u03b7\u03c2 \u0395\u03bb\u03bb\u03ac\u03b4\u03b1\u03c2 \u03ba\u03b1\u03b9 \u03b1\u03c0\u03bf\u03c4\u03b5\u03bb\u03b5\u03af \u03c3\u03b7\u03bc\u03b1\u03bd\u03c4\u03b9\u03ba\u03cc \u03bf\u03b9\u03ba\u03bf\u03bd\u03bf\u03bc\u03b9\u03ba\u03cc \u03ba\u03b1\u03b9 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