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What to do in Crete

Discover the most popular places to visit in Crete

Heraklion Port

4.5/5(139 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.

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 Phalasarna. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area.

Old Venetian Harbor

4.5/5(99 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.

Palace of Knossos

4.5/5(126 reviews)

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

Our destination wedding was held on the island of #crete #greece in #chania, which is the Western side of the island. We had a total of 30 guests from 9 different countries all over the world, so to make it special, we created a week of wedding festivities rather than only one day! We had an activity day with all of the guests where we chartered a private bus to show us some of the great attractions and hidden gems of Chania. One of our stops was at Stavros Beach where Zorba the Greek was filmed! We had some traditional Greek mezethes

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 relaxing area.

Port of Hersonissos

4.5/5(60 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in Limenas Chersonisou with a trip to Port of Hersonissos. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this quaint area, or check out its lively bars.

Heraklion Archaeological Museum

4.5/5(100 reviews)

One of Europe’s most important museums has five millennia of Cretan history on display, including the exceptional Minoan exhibit.

Rethymnon Venetian Port

4.5/5(49 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in Old Town Rethymnon with a trip to Rethymnon Venetian Port. Wander the beautiful beaches and waterfront in the area.

Agia Marina Beach

4.5/5(29 reviews)

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Agia Marina Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Agia Marina. While in this relaxing area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Discover the most popular landmarks and neighborhoods in Crete

Old Town Chania

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

Chania Town

4.5/5(178 area reviews)

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

Nea Chora

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

Halepa

4.5/5(4 area reviews)

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