Mountain spine
Three ranges run along the island's length and give the interior a sparse, winding road pattern. The poster shows where valleys open and where the mountains leave the map almost empty.
Minimalist map poster · Greece
Crete Map Poster & Print
35.3085° N / 24.9167° E
A long, mountain-spined island stretched east to west, with its cities strung along a single northern coastal highway.
- What you see is exactly what you get
- Up to 7,200 × 10,800 px · 300 DPI
- PNG + print-ready PDF
- No watermark
One city, five moods
Crete in every style
Tap a style to see it on the wall. Every style costs the same — printed, framed or as HD files.
Actual pixels · 24 × 36″ print filePrint-sharp
Every street in Crete, razor sharp
This is a 100% crop of the real print file. Every poster — printed, framed or downloaded — is rendered on our servers at 300 DPI, up to 7,200 × 10,800 pixels, so even the smallest lanes stay crisp on a 24 × 36″ print.
On the wall
Crete at home
The island
About this Crete map poster
Crete is the largest Greek island and one of the largest in the Mediterranean, about 260 kilometres from end to end and rarely more than 60 wide. Three mountain ranges form its backbone: the White Mountains in the west, Psiloritis, the ancient Mount Ida, at the centre, and the Dikti range in the east. Between them lie high plateaus, including the enclosed farmland of Lasithi.
Almost every large town sits on the north coast: Chania, Rethymno, Heraklion and Agios Nikolaos, linked by a highway that follows the shore. The south coast is steeper and more broken, with roads that often end at small harbours. On a Crete map poster this imbalance is clear, a dense northern edge of streets and a southern edge of cliffs, gorges and bays.
Crete was the centre of the Minoan civilisation, and the palace of Knossos lies just south of Heraklion. Venetian rule left fortified harbours in Chania and Heraklion that still shape their old towns. In the southwest, the Samaria Gorge cuts through the White Mountains toward the Libyan Sea and is counted among the longest gorges in Europe.
- Area
- 8,336 km²
- Coordinates
- 35.3085° N / 24.9167° E
- Region
- Crete, Island · Greece
Northern coast road
A single highway links the main cities from west to east, and on the poster it reads as one long thread with urban clusters knotted along it at intervals.
Western lagoons
At the island's western corners, the Gramvousa peninsula shelters the Balos lagoon and the shallows of Elafonisi fade into sand, adding delicate shoreline detail to the end of the composition.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Crete
Add a date, a name or a line of your own, switch style, size or orientation.
The free preview is low-resolution with a watermark. Prints and HD files are rendered at 300 DPI, up to 7,200 × 10,800 px, without a watermark.
Why Crete
A map that means something
Crete's outline is long and horizontal, which makes it a natural fit for a wide wall above a sofa or a desk. It suits people who spent summers in its villages, families from Chania or Heraklion, and travellers who walked the gorges.
Personalise the title, add a subtitle with a village or a date, and edit the coordinates line. Of the five styles, Blueprint emphasises the road network, Sand and Paper soften the mountains, and Noir and Classic keep it stark. Files cost $9 and include six sizes, or order it printed and framed.
Order the Crete posterWhat's in the HD download300 DPINo watermarkPNG + PDF
| Print size | Resolution | Files |
|---|---|---|
| 30 × 40 cm11.8 × 15.7″ | 3,543 × 4,724 px | PNG · PDF |
| 29.7 × 42 cm (A3)11.7 × 16.5″ | 3,508 × 4,961 px | PNG · PDF |
| 42 × 59.4 cm (A2)16.5 × 23.4″ | 4,961 × 7,016 px | PNG · PDF |
| 45.7 × 61 cm18 × 24″ | 5,400 × 7,200 px | PNG · PDF |
| 50 × 70 cm19.7 × 27.6″ | 5,906 × 8,268 px | PNG · PDF |
| 61 × 91.4 cm24 × 36″ | 7,200 × 10,800 px | PNG · PDF |
For comparison, the free preview is 900 px wide, watermarked and meant for screens. The HD files have up to 8× the resolution in each direction and print cleanly at full poster size.
Crete map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Crete poster?
Pick a style at the top of the page, then choose Printed Poster — a size and, if you like, a frame — or Digital HD Files. Checkout takes one step, and your order page updates as soon as the payment goes through.
What is the printed Crete poster like?
It is printed on premium 200 gsm matte paper in one of six sizes, from 30 × 40 cm to 24 × 36″. Printed posters start at $39, shipping included.
Can I order the Crete poster framed?
Yes. Choose a solid wood frame in black, white, natural oak or dark wood. It comes with shatterproof glazing and is ready to hang. Framed posters start at $99, shipping included.
How long does delivery take, and what does it cost?
Shipping is free to 60+ countries. Each poster is printed by the nearest of our print partners in 30+ countries and usually arrives in 3–7 business days. You can follow the status and tracking under My Orders. A few countries take 2–5 weeks, and where we don't ship yet, the site tells you before you pay.
What if my poster arrives damaged?
Send us a photo within 14 days of delivery and we will reprint it for free or refund you.
Can I add our names or a date to the Crete poster?
Yes. In the editor on this page, change the title, the subtitle and the coordinates line to anything you like, and pick a style and size. Printed, framed and digital orders all use exactly your design.
What do I get with the digital HD files?
For $9 you get 300 DPI PNG and print-ready PDF files in all six sizes, without a watermark, to print anywhere. Not sure yet? Download a free watermarked preview first.
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