Things to do in Crete

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Heraklion Loggia which includes heritage architecture, night scenes and street scenes
Heraklion Loggia which includes heritage architecture, night scenes and street scenes
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Koules Fortress featuring a bay or harbor
Chania featuring street scenes

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What to do in Crete

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Museum of Grylios - Find out if there are any special exhibits or guided tours on at this museum.

Mount Ida - Relax and let the natural surrounds here soothe your soul.

 

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Heraklion Port showing a marina

Heraklion Port

4.5/5(139 reviews)

Spend an afternoon wandering around this ancient harbor and admiring the fortress and ancient walls or take a trip to one of the nearby islands.

Heraklion Port
Coast of Crete island in Greece. Red sand beach of famous Falasarna

Falassarna Beach

4.5/5(30 reviews)

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Falassarna Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Phalasarna. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area.

Falassarna Beach
Two sun loungers and a parasol at the beach, Stalida, Stalis, Crete, Greece, Europe

Stalis Beach

4.5/5(14 reviews)

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Stalis Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Stalida. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.

Stalis Beach
Aerial drone photo of famous Venetian fortified islet of Souda featuring small chapel of Agios Nikolaos, Chania, Crete island, Greece

Port of Souda

4/5(18 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in Tsikalaria with a trip to Port of Souda. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Port of Souda
Aerial View of Venitian Harbor

Old Venetian Harbor

4.5/5(99 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in Old Town Chania with a trip to Old Venetian Harbor. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this quaint area.

Old Venetian Harbor
Golden Beach

Golden Beach

4.5/5(23 reviews)

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Golden Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Chania. Wander the waterfront in this relaxing area.

Golden Beach
Columns in the Palace of Knossos

Palace of Knossos

4.5/5(126 reviews)

Take a tour around one of Europe’s most spectacular archaeological sites, where Greek myths have been made and great treasures discovered.

Palace of Knossos
Greece, Greek Islands, Crete, Rethymnon, fishing harbour and boats

Rethymnon Venetian Port

4.5/5(49 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in Old Town Rethymnon with a trip to Rethymnon Venetian Port. Wander the beautiful beaches and waterfront in the area.

Rethymnon Venetian Port
Heraklion Archaeological Museum showing street scenes

Heraklion Archaeological Museum

4.5/5(100 reviews)

One of Europe’s most important museums has five millennia of Cretan history on display, including the exceptional Minoan exhibit.

Heraklion Archaeological Museum

Discover the most popular landmarks and neighborhoods in Crete

Mosque in the old Venetian harbor of Chania town on Crete island, Greece. Old mosque in Chania. Janissaries or Kioutsouk Hassan Mosque in Chania Crete. Turkish mosque in Chania bay. Crete, Greece.

Old Town Chania

While visiting Old Town Chania, you might make a stop by sights like Old Venetian Harbor and Chania Central Market.

Old Town Chania
famouse venetian habour of Chania at sunny day, Crete, Greece; Shutterstock ID 250026523

Chania Town

4.5/5(178 area reviews)

Chania Town is known for its captivating waterfront views, and you can see some sights in the area like Chania Central Market and Old Venetian Harbor.

Chania Town
Aerial panorama of the resort town of Nea Chora in the Greek city of Chania, Crete

Nea Chora

Nea Chora is popular for its beaches, and you can check out Nea Chora Beach, a top attraction in the neighborhood.

Nea Chora
Abandoned old tanneries at Tambakaria, near Chania, Crete, Greece.

Halepa

4.5/5(4 area reviews)

Waterfront views, gardens, and historic sites are some highlights of Halepa. Make a stop by Tabakaria or Chania Archaeological Museum while you're exploring.

Halepa
Koum Kapi - Chania / Crete

Koum Kapi

Travelers like the beaches in Koum Kapi, and Koum Kapi Beach is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Koum Kapi
Knoss palace on the Crete,Greece

Nea Alikarnassos

You'll appreciate the restaurants during your time in Nea Alikarnassos and you might want to plan a stop by Heraklion Port and Heraklion Archaeological Museum while you're in the area.

Nea Alikarnassos

 

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Popular day trips from Crete

Heraklion which includes general coastal views

Heraklion

Adobe

Sitia

Most beautiful beaches of Crete island -Istron bay near Agios Nikolaos, Greece

Agios Nikolaos

Ierapetra, the most southern town of Europe, Crete, Greece; Shutterstock ID 120224407

Ierapetra

Cactus Bar great spot for first morning of the holiday after overnight flight

Rethymno

The beach at Stalis or Stalida, Crete, Greece

Stalida

The Sarakiniko beach on the island Gavdos, Greece

Gavdos

Chania

Chania

Frequently asked questions

What to do in Crete on a sunny day?
What to do in Crete on a rainy day?
There's no need to splish, splosh and splash your way through a soggy day when there are so many wonderful indoor activities like these to try:


What should I not miss in Crete?
If you'd like to see the best of this destination, slot these attractions into your schedule:

  • Heraklion Archaeological Museum
  • Vai Palm Grove
  • Palace of Knossos
  • Fortezza Castle

Are there cheap things to do in Crete?
What can you do in Crete for free?
Your time away in Crete needn't break the bank with free things like these to keep you entertained:

  • Vai Palm Grove
  • Chania Lighthouse
  • Toplou Monastery
  • Heraklion Port

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