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Crete, Greece

Crete, the largest of the Greek islands, lies at the crossroads of Europe, Asia, and Africa, its shores kissed by the azure waters of the Mediterranean and the Aegean Sea. Dominated by rugged mountains and deep gorges, Crete’s dramatic landscape is punctuated by fertile plains and hidden coves. Its strategic position has made it a cultural melting pot over millennia, where Minoan palaces, Byzantine monasteries, and Venetian fortresses coexist amid olive groves and wildflower-carpeted hillsides.

At the heart of Crete’s story is Knossos, the Bronze Age seat of the Minoan civilization, whose fresco-adorned ruins whisper tales of labyrinthine palaces and ancient rituals. Elsewhere, towns like Chania and Rethymno enchant visitors with their Venetian harbors, narrow cobblestone streets, and pastel-colored buildings. Inland, the Samaria Gorge beckons hikers to tread its rocky floors, while the Lasithi Plateau reveals traditional windmills and pastoral life unchanged for centuries.

 

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Greece Visa

If a visitor plans to stay in Greece for less than ninety days, they must typically apply for a Schengen visa. A long-stay visa is necessary if they intend to stay for more than ninety days. Filling out an online application, sending in the required paperwork, and showing up for an interview at the Greek embassy or consulate are the usual steps in the application procedure.  Greece Visa Fees: The cost of a visa varies depending on country and age but the tentative charges for Greece Visa starts from €48 for Adults and €40 for

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