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Our Crete blog is your ultimate, go-to guide for exploring Crete island and its unique beauty. Learn more about the must-visit places, and do not miss out on the most amazing things to do in Crete.

Heraklion: a seaside city, full of life and history

The historic Candia, the city of Heraklion with its Venetian port is a modern capital with dozens of options in culture, accommodation, dining and entertainment. It is a city where you can enjoy the pleasures of today and the beauty of yesterday. Walk and savour the sights, like the impressive church of Agios Titos in…

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Knossos Minoan Palace

The historic Candia, the city of Heraklion with its Venetian port is a modern capital with dozens of options in culture, accommodation, dining and entertainment. It is a city where you can enjoy the pleasures of today and the beauty of yesterday. Walk and savour the sights, like the impressive church of Agios Titos in…

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The most popular destinations in Crete

Chania: The old town of Chania with its world-renowned Venetian lighthouse, the aristocratic suburb of Halepa, the Tabakaria (centre for leather production), the Neoria (arsenal) and Kum Kapi, teeming with bars, cafes, restaurants and elegant hotels. Rethymno: Discover the old town of Rethymno, a gem of a settlement on the island, with its Venetian buildings,…

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