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A boat of tourists docks at the beautiful Spinalonga island on Crete, Greece.

Aug 15, 202612 min read

15 of the Best Things to Do in Crete

Boats in the harbor in Agios Nikolaos, Crete, Greece.

Jul 7, 202611 min read

How to Visit Crete on a Budget

A picture of Matala Beach as seen from inside one of its caves, Crete, Greece

Jun 29, 20267 min read

14 Things You Should Know Before Visiting Crete

A few fishing boats moored in Matala (on Crete island in Greece) at sunrise. Bars, restaurants and hotels in the background.

Jun 26, 20265 min read

How to Get Around in Crete by Boat, Car, Bus or Bike

A small red car on the mountain road to the sea.

Jun 24, 20267 min read

The Best 5 Road Trips in Crete

A fishing boat in turquoise water offshore a village with white buildings below a dry hillside.

Jun 16, 20267 min read

The Best Places to Visit in Crete

Visit Balos beach near Gramvousa Peninsula. Robert Harding Video/Shutterstock

Jun 11, 202611 min read

Crete Itineraries: 4 Ways to Explore This Epic Island

The fabled date palms at Vaï Beach, Crete, Greece. Lukasz Tyczkowski/Shutterstock

Jun 2, 20267 min read

8 Spectacular Beaches in Crete

Varkotopos beach by the village of Bali in Crete, Greece. chasdesign/Shutterstock

Feb 19, 20264 min read

The Best Time to Visit Crete, Greece

The trail from Elafonisi to Paleochora (Palaiochora). Tupungato/Shutterstock

Aug 24, 20257 min read

The Best 5 Hikes in Crete

Young male hiker stands on a rock, Samaria Gorge, Crete, Greece

Jul 26, 20226 min read

In Between Beach Days, Explore Crete’s Beautiful National Parks

A stone fortress surrounded by water.

Jul 12, 20225 min read

The Best Free Things to Do in Crete: From Beaches to Historical Landmarks

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