Things to Do in Crete in 2026

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Most popular activities in Crete

Tours & day trips

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Knossos - Zeus Cave - Old Traditional Villages-Olive Oil Factory

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Private & custom tours

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Spinalonga Boat Trip from Elounda Port

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Water activities

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All-inclusice Catamaran Day Cruise from Hersonissos to Dia Island

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Classes & workshops

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Heraklion: Cretan Cooking Lesson with Lunch in Arolithos

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Rethymno/Chania: Preveli Beach and Kourtaliotiko Gorge Tour

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What to do in Crete

Discover the most popular places to visit in Crete

Heraklion Port

4.5/5(142 reviews)

Spend an afternoon wandering around this ancient harbor and admiring the fortress and ancient walls or take a trip to one of the nearby islands.

Coast of Crete island in Greece. Red sand beach of famous Falasarna

Falassarna Beach

4.5/5(30 reviews)

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Falassarna Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Falasarna. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area.

Two sun loungers and a parasol at the beach, Stalida, Stalis, Crete, Greece, Europe

Stalis Beach

4.5/5(14 reviews)

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Stalis Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Stalida. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.

Aerial drone photo of famous Venetian fortified islet of Souda featuring small chapel of Agios Nikolaos, Chania, Crete island, Greece

Port of Souda

4/5(18 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in Tsikalaria with a trip to Port of Souda. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Palace of Knossos

4.5/5(128 reviews)

Take a tour around one of Europe’s most spectacular archaeological sites, where Greek myths have been made and great treasures discovered.

Golden Beach

4.5/5(23 reviews)

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Golden Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Chania. Wander the waterfront in this relaxing area.

Old Venetian Harbor

4.5/5(101 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in Old Town Chania with a trip to Old Venetian Harbor. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this quaint area.

Stavros Beach

4.5/5(15 reviews)

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Stavros Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Stavros. Wander the seaside in this family-friendly area.

Chania Central Market

4.5/5(36 reviews)

Buy fresh local produce and sample traditional Cretan foods at this cross-shaped covered market, which first opened its doors in 1913.

Discover the most popular landmarks and neighborhoods in Crete

Mosque in the old Venetian harbor of Chania town on Crete island, Greece. Old mosque in Chania. Janissaries or Kioutsouk Hassan Mosque in Chania Crete. Turkish mosque in Chania bay. Crete, Greece.

Old Town Chania

While visiting Old Town Chania, you might make a stop by sights like Old Venetian Harbor and Chania Central Market.

famouse venetian habour of Chania at sunny day, Crete, Greece; Shutterstock ID 250026523

Chania Town

4.5/5(181 area reviews)

Chania Town is known for its captivating waterfront views, and you can see some sights in the area like Koum Kapi Beach and Chania Central Market.

Nea Chora

Nea Chora is popular for its beaches, and you can check out Nea Chora Beach, a top attraction in the neighborhood.

Abandoned old tanneries at Tambakaria, near Chania, Crete, Greece.

Halepa

4.5/5(4 area reviews)

Waterfront views, gardens, and historic sites are some highlights of Halepa. Make a stop by Chania Archaeological Museum or Tabakaria while you're exploring.

Koum Kapi

Travelers like the beaches in Koum Kapi, and Koum Kapi Beach is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Nea Alikarnassos

You'll appreciate the restaurants during your time in Nea Alikarnassos and you might want to plan a stop by Heraklion Port and Heraklion Archaeological Museum while you're in the area.