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What does each city of Crete have to offer?

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The island is just so huge and I can't visit each city. Which city is great for what type of activities? What do you all personally recommend?
 
This is a load question LOL!

Here are some resources and links about the different areas of Crete, hopefully this helps!

Crete Greece - Travel and Tourist Information

Read about the Greek island of Crete, including things to do, where to stay and what are the best beaches of the island of Crete, Greece.
www.greekboston.com www.greekboston.com

Heraklion Greece - Travel and Tourist Information

Read about the city of Heraklion on the island of Crete, Greece including things to do, where to stay and where the best beaches are located.
www.greekboston.com www.greekboston.com

www.we-love-crete.com

We Love Crete. All about the Greek island, beaches, villages, music, history.

We Love Crete is not your average Crete Greece website. We're Anastasi and Apostoli and we are passionate about Crete. Made for independent travellers curious about culture, history, music
www.we-love-crete.com www.we-love-crete.com

Hersonissos Greece - Travel and Tourist Information

Read about the town of Hersonissos on the island of Crete, Greece including things to do, where to stay and where the best beaches are located.
www.greekboston.com www.greekboston.com

www.visitgreece.gr

Crete

Crete is the largest island in Greece, and the fifth largest one in the Mediterranean Sea. Here, you can admire the remnants of brilliant civilizations, explore glorious beaches, impressive mountainscapes, fertile valleys and steep gorges,...
www.visitgreece.gr www.visitgreece.gr

Elounda Greece - Travel and Tourist Information

Read about the town of Elounda on the island of Crete, Greece including things to do, where to stay and where the best beaches are located.
www.greekboston.com www.greekboston.com

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Worldwide Greeks Editor said:
This is a load question LOL!

Here are some resources and links about the different areas of Crete, hopefully this helps!

Crete Greece - Travel and Tourist Information

Read about the Greek island of Crete, including things to do, where to stay and what are the best beaches of the island of Crete, Greece.
www.greekboston.com www.greekboston.com

Heraklion Greece - Travel and Tourist Information

Read about the city of Heraklion on the island of Crete, Greece including things to do, where to stay and where the best beaches are located.
www.greekboston.com www.greekboston.com

www.we-love-crete.com

We Love Crete. All about the Greek island, beaches, villages, music, history.

We Love Crete is not your average Crete Greece website. We're Anastasi and Apostoli and we are passionate about Crete. Made for independent travellers curious about culture, history, music
www.we-love-crete.com www.we-love-crete.com

Hersonissos Greece - Travel and Tourist Information

Read about the town of Hersonissos on the island of Crete, Greece including things to do, where to stay and where the best beaches are located.
www.greekboston.com www.greekboston.com

www.visitgreece.gr

Crete

Crete is the largest island in Greece, and the fifth largest one in the Mediterranean Sea. Here, you can admire the remnants of brilliant civilizations, explore glorious beaches, impressive mountainscapes, fertile valleys and steep gorges,...
www.visitgreece.gr www.visitgreece.gr

Elounda Greece - Travel and Tourist Information

Read about the town of Elounda on the island of Crete, Greece including things to do, where to stay and where the best beaches are located.
www.greekboston.com www.greekboston.com

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Best tapas at Rustic Garden. Visit Symposium for bar/dinner. Both are in Chania Patisqua
 
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Best tapas at Rustic Garden. Visit Symposium for bar/dinner. Both are in Chania Patisqua
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Chania is beautiful! I think its the most "cultured" city
 
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I think for a good first session, Chania is a nice bet. It's a great, cultural city. The food is delicious (as it is all over Crete), there are some great beaches in and around Chania, and this is a good launching point if you want to hike the Samaria Gorge.
 
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Favorite Museums on the Island of Crete

I love Crete - the history in particular fascinates me. I thought I'd share my favorite museums to visit. I am not usually a museum person, but these are interesting to me.

Heraklion Archaeological Museum

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Nikos Kazantzakis Museum

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Historical Museum of Crete

The Historical Museum of Crete in Heraklion offers a comprehensive view of the island's history and culture from the early Christian era to the present day. The museum has exhibits on ancient and medieval Crete, the Cretan Renaissance, and the island's role in the Greek Revolution. The history of this island is pretty rich!

Lagoons of Crete?

I'm planning a trip to Crete and I'm absolutely captivated by the idea of visiting its stunning lagoons. From what I've gathered, these natural wonders are not only a feast for the eyes but also offer unique experiences in terms of swimming, snorkeling, and just soaking in the breathtaking views.

I've heard about the famous Elafonissi and Balos lagoons, but I'm curious if there are other lesser-known lagoons on the island that are worth exploring. Additionally, I'm interested in any tips or advice on the best times to visit, how to get there, what to expect, or any other suggestions that could help make my visit as enjoyable as possible.

Also, if anyone has recommendations on where to stay nearby these lagoons or any local eateries to try out, that would be fantastic! I'm eager to experience Crete not just as a tourist, but through the eyes of those who know it best.

Best Beaches with Services on Crete

It's tough for my family to visit beaches that don't have services - like a restaurant, bathrooms, because we are traveling with multiple generations and usually spend the whole day.

Do the following beaches have services? I will be going with my family end of June next year:

- Elafonissi
- Balos
- Matala
- Stalis

I am having a hard time visualizing based on descriptions I am finding online.

Seeing the Samaria Gorge without Hiking?

Is it possible to see the Samaria Gorge without doing the long hike?

I will be in Crete over the summer. I heard the hike is long. 11 miles, most of it downhill or flat. I just don't think I am up for it. Downhill climbing hurts my knee too much.

I have a friend who goes to Crete a lot and made an off-hand comment that you don't need to hike, but she didn't know all the details.

Does anyone hear? She mentioned taking a ferry. I am having a hard time picturing it. I looked into tours and they all involve hiking.

Favorite Things to Do In Crete

I was just thinking about Crete and how it's my favorite island. I thought I'd make a list of my favorite things to do:

** Chania - the Venetian Harbor Area
** Hiking all over, but Samaria Gorge is a favorite
** Touring the Minoan palaces - I love that part of history
** Visiting the beaches - so many great ones!
** The food is a highlight - so fresh and delicious - some unique dishes from the rest of Greece, too.

What are your favorites?
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