Crete is the largest of the Greek island and the fifth largest one in the Mediterranean Sea. Crete was centre of the oldest Greek and European civilization. The eastern Lassithi perfecture in Crete is an evidence into life in old Crete. Aspros Potamos, left in this picture is a 300-year-old cottages once used by olive farmers.

Today Aspros Potamos is a peaceful place open to visitors as a rustic retreat. Palaikastro is a village on the eastern end of Crete, where is a Minoan era settlement.

This is Vai beach, located near the ancient town of Itanos.

A sunbath-girl rests surrounded by palm trees on Vai Beach. Nearby are more deserted coves.

Another landmark is Pefki, a mountain village where tourists can hear traditional music, eat snails fried in olive oil and rosemary and drink raki. Go there and dive into the peace of life.....