Crete Travel Planning
Crete is our favorite Greek island. It’s like a mini Greece, with pristine beaches, archaeology, culture, awesome views, delicious food, and fantastic hosts. Bali is one of the nicest beaches in Crete. Not only that, but it’s still a bit under the tourist radar. Bali is on the northern shore of the island. It’s a…
No matter how many beaches you’ve seen in your life, Elafonisi is in a league of its own. What’s more, going on a day trip to Elafonisi from Chania is easy and fun. We’ve been two times and loved it! Elafonisi is on the southern shore of the island. The place is basically two beaches,…
Agios Nikolaos is a cute little town on the northern coast of Crete. You can go there on a public bus directly from Heraklion in approximately 1.5 hours. It’s a lovely journey along the coast, so be sure to grab a window seat. Approximately 30,000 people live in the city. Due to its fantastic weather,…
Of all of the things to do in Crete, a trip to Rethymno is mandatory. I went with my parents a couple of years ago. The city’s architecture, vibe, history and beaches blew our minds, so I came back with my husband. Rethymno is kind of in the middle of Crete, on its northern shore….
Deciding where to stay in Heraklion is essential to enjoy your trip to Crete to the max. The island’s capital and biggest city is a fantastic destination in itself. The spectacular Knossos is only a step away. Heraklion has traditional neighborhoods and contemporary ones. The city has museums, parks, archaeological remains, markets, shops, churches, monuments,…
Deciding where to stay in Chania, West Crete is not as easy as it sounds. Our favorite city on our favorite island in Greece is a sight to behold. That’s why you can’t go wrong. Chania has very different neighborhoods. All you have to do is pick the one that’s right for you. The city…
The only reason why you should decide between Chania or Heraklion is time constraints. If you have enough time, do yourself a favor and go to both places. As you probably know, we moved to Greece a couple of years ago. Since then, we’ve been traveling extensively around the country, both on the continent and…
You’ve probably been dreaming of going to Crete for a long time. We had been since we moved to Greece and were lucky to visit this past June. The weather was perfect, and we enjoyed no crowds. Crete is not only the largest Greek Island, but also its most spectacular one. Beautiful cities, ancient sites,…