What to do in Crete (kriti) An island with a very marked identity, Crete is a choice destination, both for its history and its beautiful landscapes, but also for the warm welcome of the Cretans as soon as you head for the countryside. Heraklion, the capital, is a truly great city, ...
If you think you can live with afew random raindrops, you canchoose any island in Greeceor even the Peloponnese coast. If you’re used to the long, dry Greek summers,choose Crete,Rhodes, or the smaller Dodecanese Islands, such as Karpathos and Kalymnos. Here rain usually waits a bit lo...
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For example, I broughtthe pictured pair of white sneakers from Taosto Athens (and the islands) and they have excellent arch support, which made them ideal for all-day walking. If you want to know more about what shoes to wear not only in Athens, but for the islands, see ourbest shoes...
Cretans also like to nibble on dried figs, sultanas and currants. Carob is making a comeback, and Crete’s carob tree forests are the most extensive in the southeast Mediterranean. There are also organically grown fruits like oranges and grapes, as well as apples, from the Lassithi Plateau;...
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Where to stay in Crete Remember, unless you stay for two weeks or more, you probably will feel like you barely scratched Crete’s surface. Here are a few places to stay that can either maximize what you see, showcase someplace off the beaten path, or help you wind down at any point ...
Looking at "tourist information Chania" results should give you an idea of possible options in Chania itself, also the usual Ttripadvisor Chania and other sumilar websites. And Tripadvisor will also have images to help you decide. Here are some past threads about Chania, some of which might...
Travelers heading to Crete may have heard that the Knossos Palace is one of the best things to see. However, there are some things you should know about this ancient site first! So is Palace of Knossos in Greece worth visiting? Here’s our experience and a few helpful tips to know befor...
My Athens tour includes plenty of space and plenty of time for quiet relaxation, to juxtapose the hustle bustle of the city. We trust you have enjoyed these tips from the We Love Crete team. Evíva! Yiásas! Anastasi, Apostoli & Katia are the We Love Crete team ...