What is your favorite city to visit in Crete?

[mastichas09]

Crete has just way too many options and I don't know which city to visit this year! Do you guys like Iraklio, Xania, Rethymno, Agios Nikoalos, or Malia?

 

[greekgal77]

My personal favorite is Chania (Xania). It is a nice city with plenty to do and is just the right size. Plus, there are a lot of great things to experience in the surrounding area.

 

[kosta_karapinotis]

My personal favorite is Chania (Xania). It is a nice city with plenty to do and is just the right size. Plus, there are a lot of great things to experience in the surrounding area.

I find that Xania is the most culturally interesting. I love the Venetian Port the most

 

[greekgal77]

I find that Xania is the most culturally interesting. I love the Venetian Port the most

Whenever I am in Chania I love walking through the port all the way to the old lighthouse. The walk is interesting and there are some great views. I agree with you, I find that Chania has a lot more to offer! It's so charming.

 

[knicks_fan87]

Whenever I am in Chania I love walking through the port all the way to the old lighthouse. The walk is interesting and there are some great views. I agree with you, I find that Chania has a lot more to offer! It's so charming.

Is that where you would like to retire in Crete?

 

[k_tsoukalas]

Crete has just way too many options and I don't know which city to visit this year! Do you guys like Iraklio, Xania, Rethymno, Agios Nikoalos, or Malia?

I think everywhere in Crete is great - it all depends on what you want to see. I found Heraklion (Iraklio) to be interesting. I loved the variety of restaurants and cafes because after sightseeing, and maybe around 9 PM, that is when I would find a place to settle in, get something to eat, and maybe a few drinks. I found there were more options for that in Heraklion than anywhere else, but I could still do that everywhere else.

 

[greekgal77]

Is that where you would like to retire in Crete?

Lol maybe! I'd have to see what it's like in the winter first...

 

[greek_ggirl]

Lol maybe! I'd have to see what it's like in the winter first...

I've heard that winters are lovely in Crete! Definitely worth a visit to check if you're thinking about it, and then please share with the rest of us!