Things To Do in Crete
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Visit the ruins of the Palace of Knossos
The 4,500-year-old Minoan ruins at Knossos are 15 minutes’ drive away. Greek legend says that this is where the... Read More
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Party in Chania’s glitzy bars
Party in Chania’s glitzy bars
Some of the friendly tavernas put on occasional live music or quiz evenings, but for a night on the tiles Chania is... Read More
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See the old leper colony on Spinalonga Island
See the old leper colony on Spinalonga Island
It’s just a 15-minute boat ride from the harbour to Spinalonga Island, a strange... Read More
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Go shopping on Beach Road
Go shopping on Beach Road
You’ll find everything you need and more in the shops along Beach Road – whether... Read More
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Eat traditional Greek food in the old town
Eat traditional Greek food in the old town
Away from the main strip, you can try traditional Greek goodies in the cafés of ... Read More
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Explore Malia’s famous strip
Explore Malia’s famous strip
If you want to pick up the pace and go on a night out, the bright lights of Mali... Read More
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Hike the Samaria Gorge
Hike the Samaria Gorge
Like a giant rocky wrinkle, the Samaria Gorge gives away Crete’s geographical ag... Read More
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Eclipse Bar, Plantanias
Eclipse Bar, Plantanias
Over in Platanias, if you turn up at Eclipse during the day you can settle into ... Read More
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Order a Greek feast
Order a Greek feast
Although you can get international dishes in Amoudara, most of the restaurants a... Read More
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Destinations in Crete
Top Destinations
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Chania area
Holidays to the Chania area of Greece revolve around the beach, but there's a gorge to hike and ruins to explore when you want a break from the sand.
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Heraklion area
Holidays to the Heraklion area of Crete have something to offer around the clock, starting with early morning sunbathing stints on the beach and ending in dusk-til-dawn clubbing.
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Rethymnon area
Beach time tops the priority list during holidays to the Rethymnon area, but if you're willing to leave your sunlounger, you'll be rewarded by the region's history and locally-made wine.