Crete is the largest of the Greek islands, and the fifth largest in the Mediterranean. It overlooks the Aegean Sea in the south, although its area does not exceed 8,336 square kilometers and its population is less than half a million people. Crete is one of the most important islands of Greece because of its cultural importance. On the island stands a mountain range extending from east to west, bordered by rocky beaches. Perhaps the most important elements of tourism in Crete are its wonderful and charming beaches, as well as its beautiful mountains, in which ancient heritage villages are spread. Among its most important tourist attractions; The city of Kosos, which dates back to the Neolithic and Bronze Age, the Samaria Valley, the beaches of Nikolaos, which vary between calm beaches and lively beaches, and the Heraklion Museum, which contains works of art and unique artifacts.