Crete Greece – Complete Island Guide - Discover Greece
The largest island in Greece, Crete is renowned for its beautiful beaches, wild natural beauty, exquisite cuisine and thousands of years of culture and history
A love-list of 7 magical things to do in Crete - Discover Greece
No island in Greece does dramatic quite like Crete. There are mountain ranges across the island, with cloud-piercing tips sending water cutting through the limestone terrain to leave a legacy of more than 400 canyons and gorges that have rightly gained cult status amongst hikers.
Sitia, Crete – Complete Island Guide - Discover Greece
Sitia is a charming coastal town in Crete, with waterfront tavernas and excellent access to sandy beaches. The most famous beach is exotic Vai, which is surrounded by a palm forest, and its main cultural landmarks are the Kazarma Fortress and Archaeological Museum, which houses (among other artefacts) relics from the Phoenician settlement of ...
Rethymno Crete – Complete Travel Guide - Discover Greece
Rethymno is both a prefecture and the third-largest city in Crete, between Heraklion and Lassithi (the easternmost prefecture of Crete). It has a population of around 86,000. How do you reach Rethymno in Crete?
Ierapetra Crete | Complete Island Guide | Discover Greece
The town of Ierapetra is located on the southeast coast of Crete and is a popular but quiet summer holiday destination in the Lassithi prefecture of Crete. Its name means ‘Sacred Rock’ in Greek and it has also been referred to as the most southerly town …
Chania Crete – Complete Travel Guide - Discover Greece
52km from Chania (or you can take a caique from Kissamos) and you find yourself in one of the most photographed beaches in Crete, the heavenly saltwater lagoon of Balos. Relax in its shallow blue-green water and sink your feet into the luminescent sand …
Heraklion Crete – Complete Travel Guide - Discover Greece
There are sandy beaches on both the north and south coast (with luxurious options) and it is known for both authentic and high-end Cretan cuisine and some of the best wineries in Crete. Heraklion is a popular family summer holiday destination with plenty of fun activities for kids.
A guide to the traditions and way of life in Crete | Discover Greece
Grand-scale archaeological monuments, rich traditions, and an insatiable appetite for food and fun are all part of the way of life in Crete.
Discover 15 of the best beaches in Crete | Discover Greece
Looking for inspiration on where to find the very best beaches in Crete? We’ve got all the highlights (and a few hidden gems) to get you planning your dream holiday in Crete
10 Best things to do in Agios Nikolaos in Crete - Discover Greece
Discover all the things to do on your holidays in and around Agios Nikolaos in eastern Crete (Lake Voulisma, Spinalonga, Elounda, beaches, villages, culture, food & drink etc)