Rethymno Carnival on the island of Crete is an annual event that may attract a large number of tourists, something that could be of interest to those thinking of in investing in Crete property.

This is no one-day affair, as a range of events takes place over a three-week period in February and March, marking dates such as Shrove Tuesday with a number of fancy dress balls, entertainments, art, kite flying and finally a grand parade through the town featuring numerous floats.

Such festivities may add to the interest visitors have in the island, which could tempt them to rent out Crete property, while those thinking of buying their own property on the island might be keen to make the most of such events.

The appeal of Crete could be one of the major contributors to the overall popularity of Greece as a tourist destination.

Greece was voted the second most popular European Destination in the 2008 Daily Telegraph Travel Awards.

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