Crete lies at the point where the continents of Europe, Asia and Africa meet. It is the fifth largest island in the Mediterranean with an area of 8,335 square kilometers. It has an elongated shape with an east-west axis and a length of 257km and a maximum width of 60km.

The province of Kissamos in the northwest of the prefecture of Chania lies between the two peninsulas of western Crete. It extends west to the sea and south to Elafonisi Island. Kastelli is the main city of this area. The city has a variety of tourist services.

The mountain villages and coastal towns on the Eastern and Western tips of the island have retained their traditions and their beauty.Those who are looking for a Club-Med style vacation, they can certainly find it here in quantity and quality. Two days in Crete is fine, though you might as well have spent the time on whatever island resort you just came from since it was probably not much different.