10 top places to visit in Crete,from the East to the West
Traveling from the East to the West part of Crete DO NOT miss to visit these places:
Spinalonga Island-Elounda,Agios Nikolaos
1) Spinalonga Island - Elounda,Agios Nikolaos
If you are staying in the East part of Crete , then deffinetely ,do not miss to visit the tiny island of Spinalonga.
Pop on one of the small boats that leave Elounda every 30 minutes, or so an prepare yoursel to explore some of it's prety turbulent past,with the historic Arab raid,Venetian conquiring, Ottoman occupation, all before being turned it into a leper colony. Thankfully, the island is much more peaceful today.
Pop on one of the small boats that leave Elounda every 30 minutes, or so an prepare yoursel to explore some of it's prety turbulent past,with the historic Arab raid,Venetian conquiring, Ottoman occupation, all before being turned it into a leper colony. Thankfully, the island is much more peaceful today.
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| Mirabello Bay-Agios Nikolaos |
One of the largest bays in all of Europe (well, top 5), Mirambello Bay. Take a drive around the whole region, pop into the Sea of Crete or a little dip and head to the town of Agios Nikolaos for a bite to eat.
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| Vai Palm Forest |
According to a legend,Arab pirates arrived on the beach threw the cores of the dates they were eating and 5000 palm trees grewThe combination of a majestic beach(organized and has been awarded the Blue Flag of the European Union )and a rare palm forest creates an exotic flair After your swimming you can enjoy your lunch at Vai Restaurant
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| Knossos Arcahelogical Palace |
The Minoan Palace of Knossos lays about 5 km south of Heraklion Town. This is the most famous and largest Minoan site in Greece. Discovered in the early 20th century by the British archaeologist Sir Arthur Evans, the site was found almost intact and covered by ashes. This led scientists to believe that the palace was destroyed by a tsunami wave caused by the volcanic eruption of Santorini in 1,550 BC.M
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| Koules Fortrse |
You can easily spend a morning or afternoon strolling around the Old Town, seeing the sites and soaking up the atmosphere. Heraklion grew up around the sea, and still today, the old town focuses on the harbor. The most notable monument along the harbor is the 16th-century Venetian Fort of Koules.
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| Matala Caves |
7) The Matala Caves - Messara ,Heraklion
The village of Matala, the most ancient village in Crete lies about 70 km south of Heraklion. Matala was the ancient port of Phaestos and Gortyn and a former fishing community. It is built on the coastline of Messara bay inside a small and beautiful inlet.A nice, long sandy beach and a beautiful village with traditional cafes,and ''tavernas'' attracts a lot of tourists, especially in the summer. |
| Rethymno Old City |
Wandering the cobbled streets of Rethymnon's car-free old town takes you back through the centuries, so it is a pleasant surprise for most travelers.
The periods of Venetian and Turkish occupation have left their indelible mark on the Old Town, which is a pleasure to explore on foot and is filled with Venetian mansions and churches, several small Turkish-era mosques, and the 16th-century fortress.
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| Arkadi Monastery |
The Orthodox Church played an important role in liberating Greece from Turkish occupation. Set amid the rural foothills of Psiloritis, this fortress-like 16th-century monastery is surrounded by high stone walls. Today, it's a wonderfully peaceful place, with a delightful Baroque church and a rose garden, but it has not always been so.
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| Argyroupoli Waterfalls |
Argyroupoli village is located 21 km away from Rethymnon town. It is a traditional village very famous for its springs. It has a vast vegetation, small waterfalls and small springs. There are a lot of restaurants / A wonderful place to help you indulge in the cretan cuisine, is The Cretan Gastronomy Center.You will learning about the history of this famed Mediterranean diet as well as the techniques of how to cook and serve these delicious traditional dishes
10) Wander through Chania
Chania is the second biggest city in Crete, which means there’s usually lots to do.ake sure to take a wander to the Venetian Harbour, visit the old lighthouse and visit the Agora Marketplace where you’ll be able to grab some freshly picked figs. Yum. Many restaurants and shopping stores.
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