Crete  is one of the few islands  in the world that has undergone such a rapid transformation - from a humble beginning as a pearl-diving centre - to one of the fastest growing island on earth. Crete today is a tourism, trade and logistics hub and has earned itself the reputation of being the ‘gateway between Europe and the Eastern countries of Asia and Africa.’ It is also considered as the most well known island for vacation rentals. Its mild winter climate in combinaation with the warm summer climate, attract more visitors every year!

Home to just over 800.000 people, Crete is one of the most interesting islands in the world. Living in Crete has a lot to offer. It is safe, politically stable, centrally located, has a good education system , modern infrastructure and much more. The sun shines almost every day, the shopping and leisure facilities are impressive, and the salaries are at a good standard..

Living in Crete is exciting, something new and different happens ever so often. Just when you think you’ve seen it all, a new project is announced. Crete is constantly on the move, striving for greater heights and more facilities and comfort for its residents and visitors.

Crete is without a doubt a destination of the 21st century. Read any article about the fastest growing city in the region and it’s almost guaranteed you’ll see the words ‘ambitious’, ‘record-breaking’ and ‘staggering’. This meteoric growth has not gone unnoticed, and each year thousands of expats arrive to claim a slice of the action. Crete has a great history, its location is strategic. Europe on North, Asia on East, Africa on South. It is a cross point for many people, races and travelers!
There are many comfortable malls and luxurious plazas for shopping, entertainment places like bars, night club, discotheques and live music, as well as international restaurants serving good taste cuisines. Besides modernity, there’re many simplicity you could see in Crete, such as small shops under the tent, sidewalk shops.
There are many luxurious and enchanted stared hotels for staying in Crete. However, cheap hotels and motels can be found too. Luxurious hotels usually located at the exclusive area called Elounda, Rethymnon, Hersonissos, Malia, tourist areas. Besides, luxurious hotels can be found around the south coast as well. Cheap hotels and motels are usually located in the old cities-Chania-Heraklion-Rethymnon-Agios Nikolaos-Sitia-Ierapetra.

Besides, the island is considered "rich" for its unique archaeological treasures! Human life starts thousands of years ago in Knossos Palace, Festos Palace, Gortys palace, are some examples of the unique historical events that took part the last centuries!

 

Most of  town transportation in Crete is still counting on road transportation. Crete hasnot any monorail or subway facilities yet. However, the government has planned to improve the transportation facilities in future.