Crete is an island with a fascinating history, centring on the fabulous palace complex of the Minoan civilisation at Knossos. There are other interesting places to visit on the island including the former leper colony at Spinalonga and the deserted island of Chrysi. Avis car hire is the best way to explore this beautiful island! Crete is an island with an exquisite 1,000 kilometer-long coastline dotted with numerous coves, bays and peninsulas, which afford a multitude of soft, sandy beaches along the beautifully blue Mediterranean Sea. After all, it's among the finest in the world and has established Crete as one of Europe's most popular holiday destinations.Drive your Avis rental car end discover the most beautiful beaches: Elafonissi, Balos beach, Falassarna beach, Kedrodasos, Fournoti beach, Rimondi beach and Episkopi beach.