Crete holiday attractions, our guide to what to see and what to visit on the Greek island of Crete. Use this guide to make sure you visit the principal sights in Crete.
Minoan Palace of Knossos, a major archeological site which brings to life the ancient Minoan civilization.
Gorge of Samaria is the longest gorge in Europe, a fantastic sight and an exceptional walk which ends at the sea.
Spinalonga island was the last leper colony on the island of Crete, today it is a museum which allows you to see how they lived. Featured in the book The Island by Victoria Hislop.
The Idaian cave, legendary place where Zeus the Greek god was supposedly raised on Mount Idi.
Boat trips to the Gavados islands and Sweetwater beach. Boat trips around the island are a popular option for enjoying the beautiful scenery and less accessible beaches.
The town and harbour of Rethymnon is a vibrant and scenic spot with lots of excellent restaurants, shops and bars.
Chania is also a harbour town with excellent shopping, cafes and restaurants.
On the east side of the island Aghios Nikolaos is a beautiful harbour town.
Heraklion is the major town on the island of Crete, here you will find the best shopping.
The Laithi plateau is a remote area high in the Dikti mountains, here you can still find an authentic Cretan way of life and traditional arts and crafts.
Waterpark’s in Crete, there are four in all and they are very popular, particularly with families. The water park Limnoupolis is in the west of the island near Chania, the rest are in the east.
Self drive tours of the island are another popular option for visiting the numerous, beautiful hilltop villages and pretty fishing ports.
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