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Fiona Bruce cited Crete as being \u201cHeaven on the Aegean\u201d and the perfect mix of ancient culture and modern comforts. Does Vintage Travel agree with the highly-revered news presenter\u2019s analogy of the popular Greek island?<\/p>\n

\"Plateau<\/a><\/p>\n

When it comes to contrasting deep and vibrant colours, the island of Crete has to be a serious contender as being the king of divergent colours. Whitewashed chapels, houses, shops and village dazzle against the cloudless blue skies.<\/p>\n

Verdurous pine forests and rolling olive groves make a pleasant divergent to the deep blue Aegean Sea.\u00a0While scores of shocking pink bougainvillea sprawling across the dazzling walls provide a refreshingly crimson edge to the landscape. Yes, it\u2019s safe to say that Crete has certainly met our scenic expectations and more besides.<\/p>\n

But what about comfort, history and culture of Crete?<\/p>\n

The Plateau of Lassithi<\/b><\/p>\n

In the 16th<\/sup> century, the Venetians built 10,000 windmills of the Plateau of Lassithi. Approximately 600 of these ancient windmills still operate today. It is well worth the fairly long drive winding up the tortuously steep roads into the heart of these stunning hills to witness this carpet of windmills, a far cry from the modern steel wind farms that dominate the landscapes of the likes of Spain.<\/p>\n

Knossos<\/b><\/p>\n

Like many of the Greek islands and mainland Greece, ancient ruins are sprawled all over Crete. Take a look at Knossos, for example, a six-acre site of Minoan civilisation which was built sometime between 1700 \u2013 1400BC. This inspiring ancient and crumbling palace is the source of a legend about the Minotaur, a half-bull and half-man.<\/p>\n

According to the myth, the Minotaur hid in this cleverly designed labyrinth, which, as Fiona Bruce points out in the Telegraph, was home to the first flushing toilet!<\/p>\n

Talking about being the place of the first flushing toilet, when it comes to pioneering civilisation, the Greeks must have their fair share of the monopoly.<\/p>\n

Comfort exudes across the island. From the beautiful beaches that dominate Crete\u2019s periphery being well-catered for and determined to make sun seekers\u2019 day as comfortable as possible, to the restaurants and bars\u2019 efforts to prioritise customer service and comfort unmistakably shining through, Crete\u2019s desire to make their visitors feel comfortable and relaxed is blatantly clear.<\/p>\n

Enjoying year-round sunshine and warm temperatures, many of the villas and apartments on Crete have their own swimming pool. For exceptionally comfortable and stylish accommodation on Crete that have their own pools to plunge in to take a look at Vintage Travel\u2019s portfolio of luxury villas in Crete<\/a>.<\/p>\n

And yes we have to agree with Fiona Bruce, Crete is certainly \u201cHeaven on the Aegean\u201d and the perfect mix of ancient culture and modern comforts.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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