Cretans are simple people who enjoy life and get the most of it; their attitude towards life is unique. They are warm and always invite visitors of Crete for some round of drinks! You do not know what hospitality is, if you have never been to Crete.
People of Crete are peaceful and as warm as the Greek sun. They are hard-working and like spending their free time on a nice traditional cafe to have some traditional Greek coffee or drink some raki. They support institutions such as friendship, family and peace on each chance they get and always have time to spend with their friends and families.
They are usually occupied with agricultural or fishing activities, as Crete is a big island and has much to offer to its people. The major cities on Crete, like Hania (Chania) and Iraklion (Heraklion) are pretty much like other big cities of Greece, like Athens, for instance. I advise those who plan to visit Crete to avoid its big cities and try seeing smaller villages, because this is where they will see what Crete is all about, the simple life of Cretans. The easiest way to reach them is by hiring a car from Car Hire Crete site.
Cretans are and have always been respected amongst the citizens of Greece for the way they choose to live. The first thing to know about them is how brave they are. Their bravery has been proved many times during the hard times of Greece such as the second world war. Cretans were the ones that stopped the endless German troops from reaching Africa, as Crete is the last area of land before Africa.