10 Sights & Landmarks in Crete That You Shouldn't Miss

January 5, 2022 Rebbecca Marino

Crete (Greek: Κρήτη, Kríti ['kriti]; Ancient Greek: Κρήτη, Krḗtē) is the largest and most populous of the Greek islands, the 88th largest island in the world and the fifth largest island in the Mediterranean Sea, after Sicily, Sardinia, Cyprus, and Corsica. Crete and a number of surrounding islands and islets constitute the region of Crete (Greek: Περιφέρεια Κρήτης), one of the 13 top-level administrative units of Greece. The capital and the largest city is Heraklion. As of 2011, the region had a population of 623,065.
Restaurants in Crete

1. Paraschakis Olive Oil - Crete

Melidoni Geropotamou, Rethymnon, Crete 740 52 Greece +30 697 386 3551 [email protected] http://www.paraschakis.gr
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5.0 based on 457 reviews

Paraschakis Olive Oil - Crete

Visitors have the opportunity to see three generations of olive oil production.The old olive mill that was run with a donkey , a mill that was run on a diesel machine and of course the machinery that our family is using now. Visitors can also taste and buy olive oil from our family's production.All visitors have a guided tour and a taste of the olive oil and raki free of charge. The Paraschakis Family Olive Oil Factory is open every day from 9:00 to 18:00 except Sunday. From the 5th of April to the 10th of April 2019 we will be closed.

Reviewed By kathleenx2020

Great farm. The owner was super nice and gave our group an interesting tour on historical and modern olive oil production. We had a small oil tasting. The product is of exceptional quality and very reasonably priced. A must stop when traveling the area.

2. Karfi

Up on the Diktaean Mountains, Crete Greece
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5.0 based on 6 reviews

Karfi

3. Lassithi Plateau

Crete 72052 Greece +30 281 026 2455 http://www.dimosoropediou.gr/
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4.5 based on 995 reviews

Lassithi Plateau

This flat stretch of land high up in the mountains of Crete is rumored to be the birthplace of Zeus.

Reviewed By StefanieinCrete

family trip, it was a hole day trip with cloudy weather, perfect place so nice view, good food, any time was so good. what else do you need?

4. Archaia Poli tis Lato

Kritsa, Crete 720 51 Greece http://odysseus.culture.gr/h/3/gh351.jsp?obj_id=2444
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4.5 based on 147 reviews

Archaia Poli tis Lato

Reviewed By 267rich - Bristol, United Kingdom

Other reviewers have commented on what the site is about, I just wanted to highlight a few things for other visitors. Sturdy footwear is essential, the paths are not flat! Loose stones, small and large can make walking tricky, so no wheelchair access You need good balance to clamber up the rocky places. The wind was up when we went, dust blowing about, but cooler! No guidebook, some boards around the site. How people ever made a home on this mountain I will never know, creating their homes around the massive rocks.

5. Spinalonga (Kalydon)

Elounda Bay, Elounda, Crete 720 53 Greece +30 281 028 8394 [email protected] http://odysseus.culture.gr/h/3/gh351.jsp?obj_id=2607
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4.5 based on 9,603 reviews

Spinalonga (Kalydon)

Reviewed By minalaki

If you are visiting Crete, do not miss Spinaloga! It holds centuries of history on a small island - from first antic inhabitants, Venetians building fortifications, to Otoman inhabitants and the leper colony, Spinalonga bursts from different and moving stories. It's easy to get there, taking a bus from Agios Nikolaos to Plaka, which both ways is less than 6 eur. Then, at Plaka, you take a boat to the island, which is 10 eur both ways. Entrance thicket to the island is 8 eur. And when you're there - learn, explore, enjoy! We went early, we were at the island before 10 am, so it was peaceful and almost empty. We went alone, without a guide and a group, since we wanted the freedom to wonder around and explore by ourselves, but guides have so many interesting stories that it might worth going with a group. An hour is just enough for a tour around the island, there are some tables with stories and facts about Spinalonga around, and book guides inside the suvenir shop, so that can be helpful if going on your own. Also, tv series The Island, based on the book, can be a good help in understanding how people lived there, in the former leper colony. Experience is absolutely amazing.

6. Cathedral of St. Minas

Heraklion, Crete Greece +30 281 028 2402 http://www.allincrete.com/agios-minas-cathedral/
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4.5 based on 453 reviews

Cathedral of St. Minas

Reviewed By DeryckWheeler - Margate, United Kingdom

Stopped in Heraklion on our recent Cruise. A visit to the Cathedral of St. Minas will not dissapoint. Stunning Interior and a dramatic Exterior. Not to be missed.

7. Castello del Molo (Koules)

Heraklion, Crete 712 02 Greece +30 281 039 9399 [email protected] http://www.welcome-greece.gr/kastro-castello-del-molo-koules-irakleio/
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4.5 based on 1,164 reviews

Castello del Molo (Koules)

Reviewed By simonrstones - Bolton, United Kingdom

I really enjoyed my time visiting the Koules Venetian fortress - an iconic feature of the Heraklion port. With a nominal entry fee of €2, you can enjoy a good hour or so wandering around, with amazing views over the port as well. A must see if you're in Heraklion.

8. Archaeological Site of Ancient Aptera

Megala Chorafia, Souda, Crete 730 03 Greece +30 2821 044418 [email protected] http://odysseus.culture.gr/h/3/gh351.jsp?obj_id=15825
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4.5 based on 682 reviews

Archaeological Site of Ancient Aptera

Reviewed By 777SarahB777 - Guildford, United Kingdom

Fascinating site with multiple civilisations evidenced, most impressive are the Roman cisterns and bathhouse, Greek temple, amphitheater and peristyle house

9. Monastery of Arkadi

Arkadi, Rethymnon, Crete 74100 Greece +30 2831 083135 [email protected] http://www.arkadimonastery.gr/
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4.5 based on 2,605 reviews

Monastery of Arkadi

Reviewed By avelko - Piraeus, Greece

An amazing 13th-century monastery with a long history and an important role in the revolution against Turks.Near the villages of Amnatos, Eleftherna and Margarites. It has an excellent museum, a two-aisled church, and a huge outdoor parking space.UNESCO has designated the Arcadian Monastery as a European Monument of Freedom.

10. Cretan Olive Oil Farm

Sarakinou Kefali Havania, Agios Nikolaos, Crete 721 00 Greece +30 2841 024139 [email protected] http://cretanoliveoilfarm.com/
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4.5 based on 699 reviews

Cretan Olive Oil Farm

Cretan Olive Oil Farm is a place where you can explore the unknown side of Crete and its products.You will experience the way we were producing traditional Cretan products such as olive oil, wine, raki & pottery in a unique environment. See, Taste, Smell, Touch.

Reviewed By R6575MSfrancescam - Sydney, Australia

The Cretan Olive Farm offers you a chance to see how traditional olive farms operated all over the island. Take the tour with the cheesemaking and cooking class - it's excellent value for money and a fabulous way to see how things were on the island. Great for families.

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