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Do you have a favorite area in Crete to visit?

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Crete is large enough where it's not an easy trek going from one end of the island to the other for a day trip, so I like to choose an area to stay in and then focus on exploring it. My personal favorite is the area near Chania, but I have stayed near Heraklion, as well, and liked it. Where do you guys all like to stay when visiting Crete?
 
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Elafonisi beach hands down was the best part of my time in Crete. I've never seen such beautiful blue waters
 
I really liked Chania too, but Rethymno is my top favorite!! This video does a great job of showing you how beautiful it is
. I like the architecture of the old town, and walking around the cobblestone streets :)
 
Lutro and Sougia are my favorite places on Crete. If you want to reelax for a few days, theese places are perfect.
 
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k_tsoukalas said:
Crete is large enough where it's not an easy trek going from one end of the island to the other for a day trip, so I like to choose an area to stay in and then focus on exploring it. My personal favorite is the area near Chania, but I have stayed near Heraklion, as well, and liked it. Where do you guys all like to stay when visiting Crete?
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I lived in Sitia for 25 years ... loved it there!!! Vai Beach with the Palm tree forest is amazing as is going south to Xerokambos. It is always my favorite. plenty to see on Crete. It is a big island so plan on three weeks to see a proper portion of it.
 
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I lived in Sitia for 25 years ... loved it there!!! Vai Beach with the Palm tree forest is amazing as is going south to Xerokambos. It is always my favorite. plenty to see on Crete. It is a big island so plan on three weeks to see a proper portion of it.
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Do you recommend visiting Sitia? What's it like??
 
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My personal favourite is Sfakia and its nearby remote or less remote beaches. Of course my favourite place to relax is Loutro, a tiny fishing village with whitewashed building, some tavernas and quiet nightlife. It is connected with Sweet waters beach and Marmara, where you can find Chrisostomos' canteen - one of the best seafront real food restaurants.
 
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