Things to do in Crete

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Heraklion Loggia showing heritage architecture, street scenes and night scenes
Crete Island
Koules Fortress which includes a bay or harbour
Chania which includes street scenes
Chania
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Knossos - Zeus Cave - Old Traditional Villages-Olive Oil Factory

Knossos - Zeus Cave - Old Traditional Villages-Olive Oil Factory

Activity duration is 7 hours and 30 minutes
10.0 out of 10 with 155 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is S$168 per adult
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Explore Chania's Old Town through the eyes of a local

Explore Chania's Old Town through the eyes of a local

Activity duration is 3 hours
9.6 out of 10 with 16 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is S$139 per adult*
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Water activities

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Falasarna: Jet Ski Safari to Balos Beach

Falasarna: Jet Ski Safari to Balos Beach

Activity duration is 2 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 11 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is S$357 per traveller*
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Holiday & seasonal tours

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Crete's Pink Wonder: Elafonisi Beach Trip from Chania/ Souda

Crete's Pink Wonder: Elafonisi Beach Trip from Chania/ Souda

Activity duration is 6 hours and 30 minutes
Free cancellation available
Price is S$204 per adult
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Chania Area: Cooking Class at a Farm in Stylos Village

Chania Area: Cooking Class at a Farm in Stylos Village

Activity duration is 5 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is S$176 per adult
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What to do in Crete

Popular places to visit

Heraklion Port which includes a marina

Heraklion Port

4/5(104 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(25 reviews)

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Falassarna Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Falasarna. 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(36 reviews)

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Stalis Beach might be the perfect place to visit 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(20 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(108 reviews)

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

Old Venetian Harbor
Columns in the Palace of Knossos

Palace of Knossos

4.5/5(83 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
Golden Beach

Golden Beach

4.5/5(27 reviews)

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

Golden Beach
Chania showing a city

Chania Central Market

4.5/5(64 reviews)

Buy fresh local produce and sample traditional Cretan foods at this cross-shaped covered market, which first opened its doors in 1913.

Chania Central Market
Our destination wedding was held on the island of #crete #greece in #chania, which is the Western side of the island. We had a total of 30 guests from 9 different countries all over the world, so to make it special, we created a week of wedding festivities rather than only one day! We had an activity day with all of the guests where we chartered a private bus to show us some of the great attractions and hidden gems of Chania. One of our stops was at Stavros Beach where Zorba the Greek was filmed! We had some traditional Greek mezethes

Stavros Beach

4/5(34 reviews)

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Stavros Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Stavros. Wander the seaside in this family-friendly area.

Stavros Beach

Areas of 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

If you're spending some time in Old Town Chania, Old Venetian Harbor and Chania Central Market are top sights worth seeing.

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

Chania Town

4.5/5(103 area reviews)

A noteworthy feature of Chania Town is its captivating waterfront views. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Chania Central Market and Agora.

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 pristine beaches, and you might make a stop by Nea Chora Beach, a top place to visit in the area.

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

Halepa

5/5(4 area reviews)

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

Halepa
Koum Kapi - Chania / Crete

Koum Kapi

Travellers 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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Heraklion which includes general coastal views

Heraklion

Adobe

Sitia

Evening panorama from top of Agios Nikolaos

Agios Nikolaos

Chania

Chania

The small traditional village of Kolybari with monastery of Panagia Odigitria, Chania, Crete, Greece.

Kolymvari

Spinalonga Peninsula as seen from Vroucha

Elounda

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