All my guides to visit Crete

In this section of The Tiny Book, you will find all the different categories that will help you navigate the site and find exactly what you’re looking for in order to plan your perfect holidays in Crete.

The feature the best spots you will want to see, but also accommodation, tips for packing, local gastronomy and wines, outdoor activities, beaches… and a lot more. I’ve also included the 4 regions of Crete for you to explore every area and decide which is the next place you’ll be visiting in Crete.

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No matter what you’re looking for, if it’s about Crete, The Tiny Book has it! The most accurate and practical travel guides for Crete written by a true insider!

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THINGS TO DO

Chania, Crete
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THINGS TO KNOW

Sea landscape and goat, Crete
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Best Beaches

Vai Palm Beach, Crete
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Accommodation

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For Familes

kids, sea, sunset
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On the Road

Gabi Ancarola
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Eat and Drink

Cretan food
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Islands of Crete

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Planning

Gabi Ancarola
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Packing

Packing for the beach in Crete
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The 4 Regions of Crete

Heraklion at night, Crete
Heraklion
travel guides for crete
Chania
GREECE - CRETE - RETHYMNON LIGHTHOUSE
Rethymnon
Crete- Lasithi - Agios Nikolaos Voulismeni Lake
Lasithi

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