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	Crete - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Crete is one of the 13 regions of Greece.
		Crete has an elongated shape - 260 km from west to east and at its widest 60 km, the island is narrower at certain points, such as in the region close to Ierapetra where it has a width of only 12 km.
		To the north Crete borders with the Sea of Crete (Greek: Κρητικό Πέλαγος), to the south it is bordered by the Libyan Sea (Greek: Λιβυκό Πέλαγος), to the west the Myrtoon Sea, to the east the Karpathion Sea.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Crete (1205 words)

	Crete island info. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		Crete is renowned for the variety of its vegetation and the wildlife in its chestnut, oak and cypress forests.
		During the Byzantine era the wealth of Crete was shown off in the mosaic floors of its basilicas and in half the churches of Greece.
		Every saint’s feast day is celebrated with gusto at dozens of villages throughout the island; all Crete throbbing to the sound of the Cretan lyre and the rhythm of the local dances, the pentozali and the sousta.
	www.ferries.gr /excursions/crete.htm (1032 words)

	Crete
		Crete, land of full-bodied wine and pungent tsipouro.
		Crete, whose door is always wide open to both East and West.
		Every saint's feastday is celebrated with gusto at dozens of villages throughout the island; all Crete throbbing to the sound of the Cretan lyre and the rhythm of the local dances, the pentozali and the sousta.
	www.ekoltravel.com /greece/GreekMaps/htmlgr/cretemap.htm (1240 words)

	Crete
		The island of Crete (Crete map) is located in the center of the eastern Mediterranean at the crossroads of Africa, Asia, and Europe.
		Crete's largest modern town is Heraklion (35° 20' latitude, 25° 08' longitude) and its landscape oscillates between tall, rugged mountains, gentle slopes, and plateaus, which are framed by the Aegean coast line to the North, and the Lybian Sea to the south.
		Crete is not merely a place to go for a visit; it is a place you go to live life to its fullest.
	www.greeklandscapes.com /greece/crete (1559 words)

	The region of Palekastros - Vai
		When at the beginning of the the 80's Vai was a hot tip for backpackers in Europe the palm forest and the beach became a mixture of chaotic campground and a garbage dump.
		Vai was enclosed and explained as a protected area.
		The palm beach is ''the'' overflowed centre of tourism in eastern Crete.
	www.palekastro.de /vai_region_e.html (234 words)

	Palekastro and Vai, Crete
		The town is slowly being built up as apartment buildings and hotels have sprung from the ruins of the traditional stone family dwellings which have been allowed to collapse in favor of commerce.
		The beach at Vai is very commercial with tour buses from all over the island, fast food, tavernas and corn on the cob sold in the massive parking lot.
		The eastern most tip of Crete, the beach town of Kato Zakros is at the bottom of an enormous gorge and the journey from upper Zakros will test your courage while it amazes you.
	www.magicaljourneys.com /Crete/crete-discover-palekastro.html (444 words)

	About Crete east to west online Tourist Guide Travel information
		Crete is the largest island of Greece and the fifth largest island in the Mediterranean; it is situated approximately 175 km south of Athens and is divided into the four prefectures of Hania, Rethimno, Iraklio and Lasithi.
		Whatever may be the cause of the Vai forest's existence, one thing is for sure, it is maintained due to the dry, hot climate and the underground water of the valley.
		Crete is proud of the fact that today, 5000 years after the rise of the Minoan civilization, is in a position to offer humanity an excellent dietary prototype that greatly improves the quality and expectancy of life.
	casadimare.com /about_crete.htm (6021 words)

	GREEKHOTEL - THE PREFECTURE OF LASITHI - CRETE ISLAND
		According to the myths, the existence of the palm trees was attributed to the Phoenicians, who called here and threw away the stones of the dates they were eating.
		There was a large harbour, which would have acted as a way station on the routes between Crete and the Middle East.
		The site of the palace is of great importance, since standing as it does on the east coast of Crete it would be in an ideal position to import goods from the East and sell them to the other palaces.
	www.greekislands.com /crete/lasithi/vai.htm (561 words)

	Crete Hotels Crete Greece Hotels, Accommodation, Car Rental, Travel Agencies, Map of Crete Island (Kreta)
		In addition, the less verdant areas (the eastern side and southern coast of Crete) are also drier and warmer than the areas that have a lot of vegetation (the western side and the northern coast of Crete).
		Average temperatures from November to March range between 10 °C and 14°C. Spring in Crete is wonderful, as all of nature blossoms, the island fills with leafy hills and the temperatures range from mid teens to low 20s.
		The summer weather in Crete is comfortable and cool in comparison to other parts of Greece, ranging from the mid to high 20's and sometimes low 30s.
	www.united-hellas.com /tourism/crete (1609 words)

	About Crete - General Information In Crete
		Crete is situated in the south of Greece.
		Crete is a different world compared to other parts of Greece.
		Crete is a place with its own tradition, its own character and its own dialect.
	www.ellada.net /crete-info (191 words)

	Areas of natural beauty in Crete - The White Mountains, Lasithi, Elafonisi, Falasarna, Balos Beach, Vai, Imbros Gorge, ...
		Lasithi is located in the east Crete and it is regarded as the ‘Plain of Windmills’ even though very few of the thousands of white-sailed windmills still work.
		It is regarded as one of the nicest beaches in Crete and it is located 16 km west of Kastelli.
		The forest is located at the eastern part of Crete, a few kilometres north of the Palaiokastro village.
	www.thehotel.gr /crete-natural-beauty (681 words)

	Lassithi Crete, Lassithi Hotels, Travel Agents, Car Rentals, Restaurants, map of Lasithi Crete Greece
		Elounda, Crete is a favourite vacation spot for the VIP crowd, as it has a number of luxury resorts and elegant villas.
		On the northern coast of Lassithi, Crete, the waters are warmer and shallower than the southern waters, although the beaches on the southern coast of Lassithi are less crowded than those on the northern coast.
		The fact that Crete, and therefore Lassithi, is an island means that cool and refreshing winds are able to reduce the effects of the hot Mediterranean sun, making it a comfortable holiday destination during both summer and winter.
	www.united-hellas.com /tourism/crete/lassithi (2041 words)

	Crete Holidays Apartments Villas Hotel Houses
		In 1987 FEEE (Foundation for Environmental Education in Europe) started a programme, which was to ensure the continuation of the organisation and care of beaches.
		This programme is better known as the "Blue Flag" and has made great progress on Crete in the last few years (61 beaches have meanwhile received awards).
		Vai: Crete's famous palm beach; sand; parking fee.
	www.beeinnet.com /insidecrete/geography/main.asp?page=beaches&sub=ge (545 words)

	Travels with S/Y Thetis 97: Crete
		Vai is located very near Cape Sidero, and in the area that I was looking for an anchorage but was too rough to stay it is a beach with a large forest of palm trees which is said to be unique in Europe (one could argue, of course, that Crete is not Europe).
		Vai was disappointing as it is very developed and overrun by tourists.
		The Spinalonga lagoon is formed by a long peninsula, almost an island, connected with Crete with a very narrow sandbar, near the very developed region of Elounda.
	www.sy-thetis.org /Thetis97/Crete/Crete.html (7488 words)

	Beaches and windsurfing in eastern Crete Holidays and accommodation in east Crete
		Vai beaches are located 25 km from Sitia.
		Itanos beaches are located 2 km north from Palm beach Vai, 8 from Palekastro and 26 from Sitia.
		Windsurfing in eastern Crete: Unspoilt by mass tourism, still offers deserted places, idyllic villages and cosy tavernas...
	www.webcrete.com /Beaches.htm (416 words)

	Palm beach Vai in Palekastro.Beaches and windsurfing in eastern Crete
		According to a legend, Arab pirates who came to Crete threw out the pips of the dates they were eating while they were here and that from these came this grove of 5000 palms.
		It is prohibited to camp overnight within the grove, which covers an area of 60 acres and is protected by fencing under the care of the Forestry Service.
		The best time to visit Vai is either early in spring (March-April) or late in autumn (October-November).
	www.webcrete.com /b-vai.htm (354 words)

	Map of Crete - Photos and pictures. Agios Nikolaos. Ierapetra, Vai, Sitia, Zakros, Elounda, Lassithi, Palekastro
		The beach, with its fine white sand, sun loungers, umbrellas and invitingly safe clear waters, is ideal for beach lovers and children alike.
		The most interesting day excursions from Sitia are to the Minoan ruins at Zakros, Vai beach, Palekastro and Topolou monastery, or the Valley of the Dead.
		One of the largest necropoleis excavated in Crete was discovered in 1971 close to the village.
	www.alpha-omegaonline.com /Agios-Nikolaos-Ville_En.html (1718 words)

	Bellevue Hotel Apartments in Crete Hotels - Hotels in Sitia Lasithi Crete (Kreta) Greece
		The island of Crete is known throughout the world as one of the prime holiday destinations.
		Crete is characterized by its versatility, since visitors can always find something exciting to do.
		At the Bellevue Hotel Apartments in Sitia Crete, guests are provided with quality services and a serene and hospitable environment, as it is a family business that offers genuine concern and cares for each guest individually.
	www.bellevue-crete.com (340 words)

	Vai - Encyclopedia, History, Geography and Biography
		vai is also an English abbreviation for verb aminate intransitive
		vai is also a Finnish word for or that are primarily used between questions, it is also a Latvian word for go
		vai are also Mangarevan, Rarotongan, Samoan, Tokelauan, Tongan and Tuvaluan words for water
	www.arikah.net /encyclopedia/Vai (90 words)

	Eastern Crete
		The palm fronted beach at Vai (right), used in the "Bounty Hunters" commercial, is a great tourist attraction and coaches arrive from all over Crete.
		North of Vai it is sometimes possible to enjoy naturism on more northerly of the the two beaches at Itanos: often deserted and no facilities; however reports suggest that the beach can be quite easily dominated by textiles and any nudists there "shelter" behind rocks.
		This is a very remote part of Crete and if solitude isn't your thing you may not be too happy here.
	www.barefoot.info /crete/estcrete.html (3621 words)

	East Crete hotels by CreteTravel.com
		The flavour of Crete with much natural stone, contrasting with with white walls and numerous magical "areas" to lounge, read, whisper, cuddle or relax.
		AGIOS NIKOLAOS: The marina (the only international-standard marina in Crete) and the port, the "lake", all hang from or sit beneath the hills that form the town that once was called Lato Kamara, Voulismeni and at another time Mandraki.
		A few kilometres to the east, along on of the most dramatic stretches of coastal road in Crete, is Istron Bay.
	www.crete-hotels-rooms.com /Reservations/East_Crete (1343 words)

	Vai Beach
		There are two beaches directly to the North and South of Vai beach accessible by a steep footpath.
		Vai has been voted consistently as one of the top ten beaches in Greece in various publications.
		Vai can get crowded even during the weekdays in the summer, and parking near the beach costs money.
	www.greeklandscapes.com /beach/vai.html (572 words)

	Palekastro - The Beaches - Vai
		Vai is matter of taste no doubt about it.
		Vai is one of the large attractions of Crete and offered by many tour operators.
		Starting at the end of April endless bus caravans, which take their way over the monastery Toplou, bring thousands to the outermost end of Crete.
	www.palekastro.de /vai_strand_e.html (202 words)

	Crete Island Things To Do - Travel Guides - VirtualTourist.com
		According to another version it is supported that the forest has been created by the Egyptian soldiers of Ptolemeos who came as allies of Itanos in its conflict with Pressos and Ierapitna.
		Directions: Vai: 25 kms from Sitia there is the unique forest of palms in a landscape of unusual tropical beauty.
		It was so wonderful and I think that she was the most wonderful person we met on Crete.
	www.virtualtourist.com /travel/Europe/Greece/Crete_Island-422083/Things_To_Do-Crete_Island-BR-18.html (1076 words)

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		Vai is located at the eastern tip of Crete at the end of a very long, very windy road.
		It's 'famous' for being the only beach in Crete with natural palm trees - they make interesting 'umbrellas' on the beach.
		Vai is a beautiful beach with nice sand and interesting rock outcroppings.
	www.ourcrete.co.uk /vai.html (101 words)

	Vai - Dilos Holiday World
		One being that Phoenician traders brought dates with them in their ships from the Near East; another is that they were planted by Ptolemy's soldiers, or even Barbary pirates.
		What is certain, however, is that the palm grove is very ancient, because it is clear from their art that this species of palm (phoenix Theophrasti Greuter) already grew in Crete at the time of the Minoans.
		The sandy beach with the nearby islets set in clear turquoise water is one of the most attractive in Crete making it a very popular excursion destination particularly during summer months.
	www.dilos.com /location/11431 (127 words)

	Car rentals in Crete Greece,mietwagen in Kreta Griechenland, autovermietung, low rates, car hire companies, Artemis ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		After a visit to the town of Ierapetra on the South Coast, we drive along the shore towards Sitia a picturesque Town famous for the fine wines and the cultural inspirations of its people.
		However the main attraction of the day will be Vai, the one and only natural palm beach of Europe.
		There will be plenty of time for swimming in the crystal clear waters, to sunbathe or just relax under the shade of the palm trees.
	www.creteholidays.net /vai.htm (153 words)

	Halo 2 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Halo 2 soundtrack was mostly composed by Martin O'Donnell and his partner Michael Salvatori, the team that had also composed the music of Halo.
		Steve Vai provided guitar backing for many tracks, including the album's signature piece Halo Theme- MJOLNIR Mix, which also serves as the theme song for Halo 2.
		Additional tracks included various outside musicians, including Joe Satriani, Incubus, Breaking Benjamin, and Hoobastank, who are all featured on the official soundtrack, and to a certain extent, in the game.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Halo_2 (5093 words)

	Crete Island Sports Travel - Reviews, Tips, Photos - VirtualTourist.com
		The beach of Vai is located within the largest oasis of palm trees in Europe.
		Vai is a nice place to swim your day away.
		Crete has many areas that are great for hiking.
	www.virtualtourist.com /travel/Europe/Greece/Crete_Island-422083/Sports_Travel-Crete_Island-BR-1.html (1113 words)

	Vai (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		Probably everybody has heard of Crete's famous beach with date palms...
		Thousands of sun worshippers are decanted daily from tourist coaches, and some also attempt to camp overnight on the beach, which is, however, not permitted.
		Today growing in a 20 hectare grove, this palm must have been widespread on Crete and the south-east Aegean in antiquity, and there are a few specimen at Preveli and Agios Nikitas, in Cyprus and south-west Turkey.
	www.in-crete.co.uk /vai.htm (215 words)

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