What is the climate of Crete like?

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Since the island is so big, and so far south, is it different to the rest of Greece?

The climate seems similar to the rest of Greece, but it also might be a little warmer because it is further south. I have had warm and delightful beach days on Crete late October/Early November, and I am not sure that would necessarily happen in other parts of Greece?

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