Crete island

Discover this beautiful Greek island beyond the resorts with our ultimate guide to best things to do in Crete.

Most visitors to the Greek islands will make a beeline for the beaches, and we can’t say we blame them. Crete, the largest of Greece’s famous islands, has a

Discover the most beautiful Greek island: Crete. Check out all the things to do in Crete and the best experiences by an insider. Explore Crete with me!

Elafonisi Beach, famous for its unique pink sand and rare plant and wildlife, is considered one of the world's top beaches. Here's what to know to visit.

Don't know where to stay in Crete? Discover in this post the 15 best places to stay in Crete with full reviews and pros & cons for each area.

Kalypso Beach in Rethymno Crete

Heraklion is the capital city of Crete, the biggest of Greece’s many islands and personally I think one of the best in Greece. I have been to Crete twice already and I love returning each time, so I;ve pulled together my favourite things to do in Heraklion, in addition to my previous guide to Ag Nik! Visiting Crete in general is recommended for the bucket list of any travel lover.

Want to visit Crete, Greece? This Crete travel guide goes beyond Chania, Heraklion, and Rethymno to bring you the best places to visit in Crete. From local favorites and hidden gem beaches plus tourist faves like Balos, the pink sand beach of Elafonissi and more, here’s where to go in Crete!