Travel in Crete

Balos

In this section, you will be able to discover all the things to do and see in Crete, the island I’ve decided to call home a few years ago.

The most stunning landscape, mixed with a rich and complex culture, mix together on Crete to produce a unique travel experience that leaves every visitor wishing to discover more.

In Crete you can enjoy a unique gastronomic panorama, as well as a one-of-a-kind vineyard.

Magnificent museums, archaeological sites, monasteries, mountains and beaches of unseen beauty are part of the Cretan scene.

Experience the most important cities with dedicated itineraries. Check what is there to do in the Old Town of Chania, and in some of Chania’s most traditional neighborhoods and former industrial areas. Visit Rethymno’s Venetian Town and its surrounding areas, as well as all the things you can do in Heraklion in two days.

Discover the best boutique hotels in Chania and the historic buildings that host them as well as some of the most unique accommodation experiences on the island.

Finally, relax on the most stunning beaches of Crete by checking the guides to Elafonisi, Balos, and Falasarna, as well as the hippie beach of Matala and the nearby archaeological site of Festos. Do remember also to check Crete’s nearby small islands, such as Spinalonga and its tragic past, but also Gavdos, and Chrissi, right in front of the city of Ierapetra.

There’s so much to do on Crete! Find the right place for you here, check all my articles about the most beautiful Greek island: Crete, my home!

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