The most scenic items for your week-long trip to West Crete. Read more about most scenic and easily accessible beaches, lagoons, gorges and lakes to visit.
Guide to plan your visit to the Cave of Zeus Crete (aka Psychro cave on the Lassithi Plateau) – Map + Photos + Tips + Difficulty of the walk
We asked seasoned travelers to share their favorite Cretan beaches to put together an ultimate list of the best beaches in Crete. From pink sand to rugged cliffs to tiny coves, here are the places travel experts recommend you put on your Crete beach vacation itinerary.
Find out the best beaches in Rethymno! Some of which you might not even heard of! 1. Preveli Beach (or Finikas)Preveli has taken its name from the monastery located 2 km away and it is one of the highlights of Crete! The walk down to the beach is not that easy (not that difficult either) however it offers amazing views of the Libyan sea.
Only have 4 days in Crete? Check out this amazing 4-day Crete itinerary that will help you to make the most of your time on this magnificent Greek island!
Want the best tips for exploring the Greek island of Crete? Local blog We Love Crete share their secrets for this island of sunsets, sea turtles and serendipity.
Trying to decide where to eat in Heraklion, Crete? Whether you're here for a day or more, here's everything you need to find the best Heraklion restaurants.
Kalypso beach is located on south of Rethymno between Plakias village and Preveli beach. Kalypso is very impressive to say the least as it is surrounded by high rocks. The small port was used as shelter by pirates about 300 years ago.
Do you want to know what are the best beaches to visit in Heraklion? Read on... 1. Agia Pelagia Beach Heraklion has plenty of beaches to chose from and Agia Pelagia ranks among the most favorite ones. It has a beautiful pebbly beach with magnificent waters that can get quite popular over the summer months. There's a reason for it!
A Crete food guide with an overview of Cretan cuisine & our favorite Crete traditional dishes, appetizers, & desserts. Delicious & healty.
How to see the highlights of Heraklion in 24 hours; including the unmissable Palace of Knossos and where to find the most delicious custard pie ever.
In this complete travel guide to Elounda Crete, you'll discover the best beaches, things to do, day trips, restaurants, hotels, and more.
Rethymno in Crete with it's fortress and Venetian harbour is the best preserved medieval town in Greece. Let me show you round this pretty Cretan town.
A quick guide to the best things to do in Crete, Greece for a short weekend trip.
Must visit Crete restaurants for authentic and generous Greek food experience. Restaurants in Chania, Agios Marina and Elafonisi.
Heraklion is a popular place to spend a few days and take excursions in Crete. Here's the best Heraklion tours and day trips from Heraklion to choose from.
In order to celebrate Daniel and my first anniversary, we decided to return to where it all started. More precisely, this isn't where we first met, but on the island where Daniel proposed to me almost two years ago – Crete. On that amazing vacation, we didn't leave the hotel at all and spent most […]
Only have 4 days in Crete? Check out this amazing 4-day Crete itinerary that will help you to make the most of your time on this magnificent Greek island!
Guide to plan your visit to the Cave of Zeus Crete (aka Psychro cave on the Lassithi Plateau) – Map + Photos + Tips + Difficulty of the walk
Crete Travel Tips | Are you planning a trip to Crete? Check this holiday tips for Crete: weather, beaches, villages, food&wine, traditions...
Must visit Crete restaurants for authentic and generous Greek food experience. Restaurants in Chania, Agios Marina and Elafonisi.
Elafonissi Beach, located in western Crete, has become famous for its pink sand beaches. Read about my experience and tips for visiting Elafonissi Beach!
Rethymno in Crete with it's fortress and Venetian harbour is the best preserved medieval town in Greece. Let me show you round this pretty Cretan town.
Only have 4 days in Crete? Check out this amazing 4-day Crete itinerary that will help you to make the most of your time on this magnificent Greek island!
Do you want to know what are the best beaches to visit in Heraklion? Read on... 1. Agia Pelagia Beach Heraklion has plenty of beaches to chose from and Agia Pelagia ranks among the most favorite ones. It has a beautiful pebbly beach with magnificent waters that can get quite popular over the summer months. There's a reason for it!
The landscape of #Crete is home to beautiful beaches, mountains, plateaus, and valleys. All over the island, there are impressive natural formations that will certainly leave you in awe. The caves of Crete are certainly part of them. The most popular caves you can visit in Crete include Melidoni, in Rethymno, Sfentoni Cave, in Zoniana, and the well-known Zeus Cave, in the beautiful Lasithi plateau. Check this guide to include this place in your Lasithi plateau itinerary, or visit the cave on a day trip from the nearby city of Agios Nikolaos.
Which are the best beaches in Chania Crete Greece? Here you will find the top 5 that include Elafonisi beach and Balos beach.
Crete is one of the famous destinations in Greece. Discover what to see in Crete by car from this article. Included below are the top attractions in Crete that you can include on your Crete bucket list so that you...
I have been to Crete twice already and I love returning each time, so I;ve pulled together my favourite things to do in Heraklion!
Discover this beautiful Greek island beyond the resorts with our ultimate guide to best things to do in Crete.
There's so many things to do in Crete, it's difficult to know where to begin. These top 5 things to do in Crete will give you a good start though.
What to eat in Crete? Crete food is fresh, healthy and tasty find out more in this guide to Cretan food from
Trying to decide where to eat in Heraklion, Crete? Whether you're here for a day or more, here's everything you need to find the best Heraklion restaurants.
There are 3-4 ferries traveling from Crete to Santorini per day. This guide shows how to get the Crete to Santorini ferry.
Whether you'll be spending a day or a week here, this is our list of the best things to do in Rethymnon, plus a bonus travel guide!
Looking for Instagram inspiration for your trip to Crete? Here are the ten most Instagrammable places in Rethymnon plus how to find them!
Discover the most amazing things to do in Chania Region, Crete. Check the best beaches, hikes, day trips, and much, much more!