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Things To Do in Crete
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Shop for souvenirs in Agia Marina
You can pick up something Greek from the shops in Agia Marina – a 10 minute-drive away. They’re stocked with handmade... Read More
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Quaff a carafe in Archanes
Quaff a carafe in Archanes
The mountain village of Archanes has been in the summer holiday business since the Bronze Age. Back then, the place was... Read More
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Explore the quaint markets of Chania
Explore the quaint markets of Chania
Horafakia’s little supermarkets take care of all the essentials. If you’re down ... Read More
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Explore Heraklion
Explore Heraklion
Heraklion has one foot in the past and one foot in the present. Representing one... Read More
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Build A Sandcastle On Almyros Beach
Build A Sandcastle On Almyros Beach
This beach is the most popular in Agios Nikolaos. It’s 2-and-a-half kilometres f... Read More
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Order a Cretan classic in a local taverna
Order a Cretan classic in a local taverna
Sfakaki keeps things traditional on the food front, which means a bumper selecti... Read More
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Get a taste for tradition
Get a taste for tradition
Platanes is home to a handful of tavernas that serve up authentic Cretan food. E... Read More
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Browse the shops in Aghios Nikolaos
Browse the shops in Aghios Nikolaos
For a spot of retail therapy, take the 30-minute drive to the postcard-perfect p... Read More
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Take a ride to Rethymnon
Take a ride to Rethymnon
While Platanes isn’t known for its bars and clubs, you won’t have to go far to f... Read More
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Discover the Milatos Cave
Discover the Milatos Cave
To get to Milatos Cave, it’s a 10-minute hike up a rocky path. When you get insi... Read More
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Go shopping at the market
Go shopping at the market
The Wednesday morning street market – between the lake and the hospital – is pri... Read More
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Eat Greek at the marina
Eat Greek at the marina
The smart eating places down at the marina do a good line in Greek meze – a sort... Read More
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Beach hop along the coast
Beach hop along the coast
The beach at Chania has stacks of sunloungers and is backed by plenty of taverna... 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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Lassithi Area
Golden beaches, cosmopolitan harbour towns and myth-spiked historical sites are yours for the taking on a holiday to the Lassithi area of Crete.
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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.
