Crete Travel Guide

Greek Islands
Heraklion Loggia showing heritage architecture, street scenes and night scenes

Popular cities in Crete

Venetian Port
Chania
Trip time! Discover the cafes, monuments and beaches in relaxing Chania.

Reasons to visit

  • Old Venetian Harbor
  • Chania Central Market
  • Maritime Museum of Crete
Heraklion which includes general coastal views
Heraklion
Known for Dining, Ports and Shopping
Explore Heraklion: its museums, monuments, sightseeing and more!

Reasons to visit

  • Heraklion Port
  • Palace of Knossos
  • Heraklion Archaeological Museum
Crete Island featuring general coastal views
Rethymno
Get away to secluded Rethymno! Enjoy the monuments, history and zoo.

Reasons to visit

  • Rethymnon Venetian Port
  • Argiroupoli Springs
  • Rimondi Fountain
Agios Nikolaos
Agios Nikolaos
Explore romantic Agios Nikolaos: its beaches, sightseeing, boating and more!

Reasons to visit

  • Spinalonga
  • Lake Voulismeni
  • Ancient City of Lato
Cretaquarium showing marine life
Hersonissos
Trip time! Discover the beaches, cafes and sports in quaint Hersonissos.

Reasons to visit

  • Port of Hersonissos
  • Potamos Beach
Sfakia
Sfakia
Experience secluded Sfakia: its canoeing, natural setting and more!

Reasons to visit

  • Samaria Gorge
  • White Mountains Protected Forest