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Crete Places to Visit

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Crete Places to Visit

Crete's lovely island has everything and anything that anyone from a Greek island could ask for. Hospitality felt from pristine beaches, scenic seaside villages, amazing mountain views to exquisite Cretan cuisine and outstanding heart. Crete has everything! Crete is a land of excellent history, culture, values of tradition and undeniable natural beauty. A destination that will fulfill all of your expectations and will leave you with unforgettable memories, ones that you will cherish for a lifetime!



Pristine Beaches

Falasarna Beach large sandy beach and tropical color sea waters
Matala Beach sandy beach, clean sea water and carved caves in the mountains
Vai Beach exotic location with palm trees, white soft sand & crystal clear sea water
Balos Lagoon most photographed beach in Crete



Best Places to Visit in Crete



Hersonissos:

Hosts the most famous resorts in all of Crete. Home to fun-filled attractions Golf Club, Hersonissos Aquarium, Labyrinth Theme Park and Dinosauria Park.


Ierapetra:

Home to the Venetian Fortress Kales and boat trips to the beautiful Chryssi Island that features powdery pink sand and shallow turquoise sea waters.

Sitia:

Well known for its palm-forested sandy beaches, sparkling bays and fascinating treks across the mountains. Home to Richtis Gorge a lush landscape ideal for hiking, and Vai Beach a popular exotic destination with palm trees growing in the white sand and crystal clear sea waters.

Bali: A spectacular seaside village, an attractive and romantic place that combines sea and mountains. Known for its gorgeous mountain views and amazing beaches.


Maleme: A charming seaside village that is well known for its history, clean and beautiful beaches and the habitants are known for their Cretan hospitality


Georgioupolis: A small coastal town and a popular seaside resort tucked in a lush valley filled with rivers and springs. Home to Lake Kournas, the only large natural lake in Crete located in an enchanting landscape surrounded by high mountains and olive groves.


Elafonisi Island: A place of exceptional natural beauty with little white sand islets and shallow turquoise sea waters. An exotic location that can be accessed by foot if the tides are calm.


Matala: Beautiful sandy beaches with blue sea waters and man-made caves carved in the mountains.
Elounda: A beautiful coastal village. Home to historic Cretan sites, including the relics of the ancient city of Olous and the historic "Leper Colony" Spinalonga Island.


Malia: A magnificent coastal town. Home to the historic Minoan Town ruins and the Minoan Palace of MaliaExplore, experience and enjoy all that this beautiful island has to offer you because Crete is yours to discover!


Heraklion: The capital city of Crete and home to the archeological highlights: Knossos Palace and Venetian Fortress Koules as well as many museums of art and history.


Chania: The Old Venetian Harbor with the century old lighthouse and the Old Town with the narrow cobbled stone streets and amazing architecture should not be missed when visiting this unique location.


Rethymno: The Old Town is built around an impressive Venetian Fortress with stone paths, elegant mansions and lovely arches.


Agios Nikolaos: Known for its long sandy beaches and beautiful bays. Home to Lake Voulismeni a small lagoon ringed by steep rocky cliffs to one side and open-air cafés and seafood restaurants to the other and filled with ducks and painted wooden fishing boats.

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