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Travel guides to Crete, including Chania, Heraklion, beaches, road trips and local experiences.

Browse practical guides, itineraries and first-hand planning ideas for this part of Greece. The articles below are limited to this section, so you can move from broad inspiration to the details that matter for your trip.

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Crete

Knossos Palace Guide: Tickets, History, Best Time and How to Visit from Heraklion

Plan a visit to Knossos Palace near Heraklion with practical advice on tickets, timing, transport, what to see, the Minoan story and how to…
Crete, Destinations, Greek Islands

Vai Palm Beach Guide: Palm Forest, Swimming, Itanos and East Crete Road Trip Tips

Plan a day at Vai Palm Beach in eastern Crete with the palm forest, swimming, viewpoints, Itanos, parking, timing and practical road trip tips…
Archaeology & History, Crete, Greek Islands

Spinalonga Travel Guide: Boat Trip, Fortress History and How to Visit from Crete

Plan a Spinalonga visit from Crete with boat options, fortress and leprosy-colony history, walking route, timing and practical tips from Elounda or Agios Nikolaos.
Crete, Destinations, Greek Islands

Agios Nikolaos Crete Guide: Lake Voulismeni, Beaches and a 3-Day Itinerary

Explore Agios Nikolaos in eastern Crete with Lake Voulismeni, waterfront walks, beaches, day trips, where to stay and a practical three-day itinerary.
Crete

Crete Travel Guide: Best Places, Beaches and a 7-Day Itinerary

A practical Crete guide covering Chania, Heraklion, Rethymno, eastern Crete, beaches, driving, food, families, hiking and a realistic 7-day itinerary.
Crete

Agia Galini Crete Guide: Harbour, Beaches, Messara Day Trips and Where to Stay

An Agia Galini Crete guide covering the harbour, beaches, Messara day trips, Matala, Phaistos, food, transport and where to stay.
Crete

Gavdos Travel Guide: Sarakiniko, Agios Ioannis, Tripiti, Hiking and Where to Stay

A Gavdos travel guide covering Sarakiniko, Agios Ioannis, Cape Tripiti, hiking, ferries from Crete, food, practical planning and where to stay.
Crete, Destinations, Greek Islands

Elounda Crete Guide: Spinalonga, Beaches and a 3-Day Itinerary

Plan an Elounda stay with Spinalonga boat trips, beaches, Plaka, Mirabello Bay, where to stay and a relaxed three-day itinerary in eastern Crete.
Crete

Heraklion Travel Guide: Knossos, Museums, Food and a 3-Day Plan

A practical Heraklion guide covering Knossos, the Archaeological Museum, the city centre, where to stay, food, transport and a realistic three-day plan.
Crete

Falassarna Crete Guide: Beach, Ancient Harbour, Sunset and Visiting Tips

A Falassarna Crete guide covering the beaches, ancient harbour, sunset, wind, parking, food, nearby Kissamos and practical visiting tips.