Best things to do in Crete

Discovering Crete is not just about enjoying its beaches and picturesque villages: it's also about immersing yourself in an exceptionally rich history and culture. The island is home to numerous museums that bear witness to its Minoan past, rural traditions and contemporary artistic vitality. Here's our selection of the best museums in Crete, not to be missed on your trip: from antiquity to crafts and modern art, they offer a fascinating glimpse of Cretan identity through the ages. The best … [Read more...] about 11 best museums in Crete (tips + photos)

Between golden sandy beaches, rugged mountains and Minoan relics, Crete also boasts a rich architectural offering: colorful Venetian houses, Ottoman fortresses, Orthodox churches and historic ports.In this article, we share our selection of Crete's most beautiful towns, each offering a unique facet of Greece's largest island. Note: This article is about cities to visit. Alternative: discover Crete's most beautiful villages (coming soon), and the best towns to stay in. Most beautiful cities … [Read more...] about 8 best cities + towns in Crete (with photos)

Crete has a long and rich history, not least that of the Minoan civilization. There's no shortage of fascinating ruins, historic sites and museums on the island to discover this exceptional heritage.We've compiled a list of the best archaeological sites in Crete, with practical tips and photos. Crete's archaeological sites: introduction + map In a nutshell Crete is home to a multitude of archaeological sites bearing witness to the history and cultures that have succeeded one another on the … [Read more...] about 14 best archaeological sites in Crete (photos + tips)

Crete is a fascinating island where you won't have time to get bored: heavenly beaches, archaeological sites, authentic villages, spectacular gorges... The challenge is to make choices! We'd like to share with you our selection of must-see places and the best activities for discovering this exceptional Greek island. Discover our ideas for what to do in Crete, illustrated with photos that will make you want to go. 1. Enjoy the dream beaches (Elafonisi...) Why it's a must Crete boasts some of … [Read more...] about 15 best things to do in Crete (+ photos)

With over 1000 km of coastline, Crete is home to hundreds of beaches. We toured the region and visited many of them: fine white, golden or pink sand, turquoise waters, rock formations... We discovered beaches for sunbathing as well as beaches with unforgettable landscapes. Here's our selection of Crete's most beautiful beaches, with map and useful tips in pictures! Crete's most beautiful beaches - map Depending on your preferences, you'll find fine white sand beaches, steep coves surrounded … [Read more...] about 15 most beautiful beaches in Crete (our photos + tips)

Crete is an island that fascinates with its diversity of landscapes: paradisiacal beaches with turquoise waters, spectacular gorges, traditional villages and ancient remains. The choice was extremely difficult, but an article with 100 photos would be too long, and wouldn't help you make a choice.Here is our selection of the most beautiful landscapes of Crete to discover during your trip.We hope these photos of Crete will inspire you to explore this exceptional island! Crete's landscapes Crete … [Read more...] about 30 most beautiful landscapes in Crete (with our photos)