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Speed Rent a Car - About Crete

Crete is the largest of the Greek islands. It covers an area of about 8300sq.km, running the length 260kms and the width ranging from 12 to 60 kms. The local population is about 600 000 people. Two thirds of the island is covered by mountains, with eight peeks over 2000m, the largest of which is Psiloretes at 2456m.

Climate of Crete

The climate of Crete is mild Mediterranean, dry and warm. The island is the sunniest place in Europe, with sunshine expected for 245 days a year. Average temperatures range from 12C (54F) to 27C (81), though if there is a southerly wind from Africa it can become ferociously hot. Temperatures vary significantly between the mountains, where snow can linger into spring.

Europe. Hypocrites, who laid the foundations of medicine, recommended the island for patients who were recuperating. The copious supply of fresh water, as much as The Cretan climate was renowned in antiquity as the healthiest and mildest in the generally pleasant climate, must have been significant factors in the establishment of the Minoan civilization. Today, Crete continues to be one of the most important agricultural areas in Greece, providing half the country's olive oil, most of its sultanas and a lot of other products.

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