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Palace of Knossos
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Firka
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Heraklion Archaeological Museum
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Palace of Phaistos
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Daios Cove
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Kanali
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Erganos
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The best times to visit Crete are May, when every outcrop of rock is ablaze with brilliant wildflowers and the sea is warm enough for a brisk...Read More

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The best times to visit Crete are May, when every outcrop of rock is ablaze with brilliant wildflowers and the sea is warm enough for a brisk...Read More

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