Girit adasının meşhur olan bazı özellikleri İngilizce olarak şu şekilde ifade edilebilir: Knossos Sarayı: "Knossos Palace, the most important center of the Minoan civilization". Girit Mutfağı: "Girit cuisine, with its olive oil, fresh vegetables, seafood and local ingredients". Elafonissi Plajı: "Elafonissi Beach, known for its pink sand and turquoise sea". Samaria Kanyonu: "Samaria Gorge, one of the longest canyons in Europe". Girit Peynirleri: "Girit cheeses, especially Mizithra made from the whey of goat or sheep milk".