7 places to visit in Crete, Greece

Weather of Arabia - Crete or Crete is the largest of the Greek islands and the fifth largest island in the Mediterranean, overlooking the south of the Aegean Sea, with a mountain range extending from east to west and bordered by rocky beaches as well as olive and vineyards, corn and tobacco cultivation, if you visit Crete You will have a lot to do.

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The best places in Crete

Knossos

A few kilometers south of the modern capital of Crete, Heraklion was the capital of Minoan Crete Knossos. The palace was built around 3,000 years ago and, as per Greek mythology, is believed to be the seat of King Minos.

Heraklion Archaeological Museum

It contains 20 rooms arranged in chronological order, starting from the Neolithic period, and there are jewelry, liturgical statues, vases, weapons and shields, and the complete wall paintings were transferred to the museum from the sites of Almonite Island.

Alfonesti Beach

The beach within a nature reserve is an oblong island famous for its pink sand beaches and dunes, there is an enormous natural swimming pool where you can paddle or lie down and float in the sparkling waters.

Samaria Strait

A narrow valley with a length of 16 km in the southeast of Crete. Walking in it is a popular activity for visitors to explore the splendor of this strait and get to know the endangered Kriatri, a type of wild goat.

The old town of Rethymno

The best preserved old town on the island, if one building can sum up the history of Rethymno it is the Nerazzi Mosque which was a Venetian church before becoming a mosque and now the icon of Rethymno Municipality.

Palos Lagoon

Balos is located about 60 km northwest of Chania. It is frequented by tourists by boat from Kissamos. The lake is wedged between the capes of Gramvousa and Tigani. If you take a road trip, walking down the rugged hill is a special experience.

Arkady Monastery

It is 20 kilometers southeast of Rethymno. It was founded by the Byzantine Emperor Arcadius in the fifth century, and is located on a plateau surrounded by vineyards, olive trees and oaks.

Palace of Phaistos and archaeological site

Phaistos is the origin of the mysterious Phaistos Tablet in the Archaeological Museum of Heraklion, a settlement that existed in the Neolithic period.