Crete is the largest and most southerly island of Greece  covering an area of approximatey 8300sqm,A mountainous island  with fertile coastal plains and golden sandy beaches,Divided into four perfectures, each with its own capital-Chania-Rethymnon-Herakleon and Agios Nicolaos,with a population of around 650,000 people, of which a third live in the towns of Heraklion/ Hania and Rethymnon, Crete is becoming one of the fastest  most popular islands in the Mediterranean for UK investors due to the relativley low cost of living,excellent weather boasting the longest summer season in Greece lasting from April to October,With mild winters, Crete is the  place in the sun, with its own tradition character and dialect. Local people are very proud of their Cretan origin,Throughout the island remnants of occupation from invaders from the Romans through to the Turks,that still can still be seen today with aqueducts and architecture still plainly visible.Rich in museums,ancient sites,

English is widely  spoken in Crete, Crete is serviced by two international airports on the island  Heraklion airport (code HER) which lies 2km east of the city centre,and Chania airport (code CHQ) that lies 14km east of the centre.Approx flying time from Manchester 3 and a half hours,London 4 hours,Crete has a excellent healthcare system offering both private and public hospitals with all upto date facilities and qualified staff, EU nationals can take advantage of the free medical care by using the European Health Insurance card. This amazing island so rich in history and culture is beyond the scope of this brief introduction of the island,