Crete is packed with great things to do and places to go. But where do you begin? Cut through the noise with Time Out’s recommendations of the best attractions, restaurants, bars, nightlife and places to stay in Crete, curated by experts.
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One of the best places to stay in the island is definitelyHeraklion. Heraklion is the biggest city in Crete and also the location of the island’s biggest airport. Heraklion is definitely the place the with the best infrastructure in Crete. If you want to enjoy the beach, Ammoudara is a ...
Travel in the off-season– Crete is one of the rare Greek islands that has a sizeable year-round tourist population, so hotels and attractions are almost always open (unlike places like Santorini and Mykonos). If you come during the shoulder season or off-season, you can find lower accommod...
Chania is absolutely gorgeous, great mix of 'city'/beaches/places to explore. We normally stay just west of Chania near Agii apostoli which is about 15 minutes by bus to Chania centre and then hire a car to do trips further afield. As with most of Greece the food and people are inc...
Well, there you go, these were the best places where to stay in Crete for nightlife. I hope you enjoyed the list, and most importantly that you found something that suits your needs! For those of you who are still hesitating, don’t waste more time: just go to Chania! There, you ...
We know Crete better than anyone else and we will take you to places only we can. We are off-road experience in Crete for 36 years. Enjoy exciting, unforgettable, safe off-road driving at unexplored routes of the Cretan mountains.
A visit to Crete always starts with a shot of raki, also known as tsikoudia, a local spirit served to break the ice. Here are some of my favorite local places—known as rakadika—where you can do just that! Maria Paravantes, Athens, Greece Taverna Giannousaki 409 Raki is always ...
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Places to Stay If you want to get a hotel in advance, consider heading toHeraklionthe town with the most options. Crete also has a number of vacation rentals, many along the waterfront—places you can walk to a beach from. One vacation rental site lists over 800 vacation rentals on Cret...