City: Crete
Top Things to do in Crete
Top Hotels in Crete
- 1. Candia Park Village
- 2. Stella Island Luxury Resort & Spa
- 3. Creta Maris Beach Resort
- 4. Mitsis Laguna Resort & Spa
- 5. Kiani Beach Resort Family All Inclusive
- 6. Stella Palace Resort & Spa
- 7. Angela Studios & Apartments
- 8. Domes of Elounda, Autograph Collection
- 9. Village Heights Resort
- 10. Asterion Suites & Spa
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The 10 Best Historic Sites in Crete, Greece
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. Vosakou Monastery
2. Monastery of Saint John the Merciful
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
3. Agia Kiriaki Church
4. Monastery of Panagia Chalevi
5. Spinalonga (Kalydon)
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4.5 based on 9,603 reviews
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. Castello del Molo (Koules)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,164 reviews
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.
7. Venizelos Graves
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 152 reviews
Reviewed By wisdombeginsinwonder - Chania Town, Greece
Eleutherios and Sofoklis Venizelos, father and son, they were both prime ministers of Greece. Their tombs are situated up in a hill, with (one of) the best views above the city. It worths a visit when the sun sets and if the sky is clear, you can enjoy the beautiful colours!
8. Church of Agios Mathaios Sinaites
9. Kapsa Monastery
10. Agios Georgios Monastery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 26 reviews
Reviewed By dk12345678 - Budapest, Hungary
The monastery is easily accessible by car. Very friendly people, small place with a soul. When we approached, there were goats grazing around. The monastery is tranquil, peaceful, we were only is when visiting, no crowds. The church is beautiful, the olive oil factory’s remains are impressive. We spent like 15 minutes there. Worths to visit, made our day.
