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Things to do in Crete

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Ruins in Heraklion
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Beaches in Elafonisi
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Beaches in Gramvousa
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Islands in Agios Nikolaos
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The Most Beautiful Beaches

Beaches in Elafonisi
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Beaches in Gramvousa
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The Best Islands to Visit

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Islands in Plaka
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Iconic Monuments

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Enchanting Villages

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The top 141 attractions in Crete

Ruins in Heraklion
The Palace of Knossos
(14)
Knossos Palace is just five kilometers away from Iraklion, and it was the cradle of European civilization. According to Greek myth
4 activities
Beaches in Elafonisi
Elafonisi Beach
(16)
It´s not the Caribbean, it´s Crete! Hehehe, in my opinion, one of the best beaches in the Mediterranean. It is to the south west o
Beaches in Gramvousa
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Islands in Agios Nikolaos
Agios Nikolaos
(10)
It is located 70 km east of Iraklion, with a natural freshwater lake. It s a tourist city with luxury hotels. It has lively nightl
Harbors in Heraklion
Heraklion Harbour
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The Venetian port of Iraklion, has a strong Venetian feel from the XIV century, it's a large, commercial port (the second largest
Historical Monuments in Heraklion
Heraklion Fortress
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The Heraklion Venetian fortress dominates the port capital of the island of Crete. Since the 15th century the city has been domina
Islands in Heraklion
Samaria Gorge
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The Samaria Gorge is located near the town of Chania on the island of Crete. It is a natural park. It has 18 km of longitad. You c
Hiking in Heraklion
Lassithi Plateau
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The Lasithi Plateau is a huge gree plan that encompasses 800 meters, full also of many different cultures, and a row of mindmills.
Historical Monuments in Heraklion
Heraklion
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In the centre of the island of Crete you will find Iraklion. It boasts both Turkish and Venetian monuments as well a very importan
Villages in Rethymno
Rethymnon
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This town is 73 km from the city of Iraklion on the west side of the island. It is an old town, full of charm, with narrow streets
Islands in Plaka
Spinalonga
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Spinalonga is an island in the Gulf of Mirabello that is 70 km from Iraklion. It was a leper colony until 1956. There was a hospit
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Beaches in Heraklion
Preveli Palm Beach
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Preveli has a golden sand beach and a gorge called Kourtaliotis, as they call it in the south of the city of Rethymnon on the isla
Islands in Heraklion
Dia Island
Dia is a nature reserve. This island is 45 minutes by boat north of Iraklion. There are no cars and no houses, and the water is so
Villages in Chora Sfakion
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Islands in Matala
Matala
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Matala is 73 km from the city of Iraklion at the South of the Island. Nearby is the famous Minoan palace of Phaistos. This beach b
Beaches in Matala
Matala Beach
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Well known in the 70s by the hippies who came here, Matala is a great beach in the south of Crete, surrounded by the Libyan Sea. I
Churches in Heraklion
Agios Titos Church
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Walking around Crete offers a chance to learn about the past, with history on display in every corner. It seems incredible that so
Villages in Heraklion
Chersonissos
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Chersonissos is a town with many hotels, some being luxurious. It has beaches and the nightlife is very active. There are many res
Activities in Crete
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