Crete Travel Guide
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To Greeks, Crete is the Megalonissi (Great Island), a hub of spectacular ancient art and architecture. Fabled as the land of King Minos, it is a unique world where civilization is counted by the millennium. From every point of view travelers discover landscapes of amazing variety. Mountains, split with deep gorges and honeycombed with caves, rise in sheer walls from the sea. Snowcapped peaks loom behind sandy shoreline, vineyards, and olive groves. Miles of beaches, some with a wealth of amenities and others isolated and unspoiled, fringe the coast. Yet despite the attractions of sea and mountains, it is still the mystery surrounding Europe's first civilization and empire that draws the great majority of visitors to Crete and its world-famous Minoan palaces.
Crete Hotels
Some of Greece's finest resorts line the shores of Elounda peninsula, offering sumptuous surroundings and exquisite service. Although the atmosphere at...read more
Crete Restaurants
Cretans tend to take their meals seriously, and like to sit down in a taverna to a full meal. Family-run tavernas take pride in serving Cretan cooking...read more
Things To Do in Crete
Explore the best sights, entertainment, and shopping with our top choices and insider tips.
Travel Deals in Crete
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Crete Experiences
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Minoan Magnificence: At the Palace of Knossos, get up-close to the mysteries—and the throne room's dazzling murals—of the 3,500-year-old... Read more
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With hundreds of miles of dramatic coastline, Crete serves up an almost endless supply of beaches. Many are soft and powdery, some are action-packed... Read more
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Hotels, Deals & Discoveries
The "pop-up" phenomenon is finally catching on in the hotel sphere. ... Read more
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Trip Ideas & Itineraries
With the dollar now at a multi-week high against a sinking euro, European travel is looking evermore affordable.... Read more
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Hotels, News
Aman Resorts, known for its exquisite collection of intimate, luxury resorts, all with a strong sense... Read more
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