Region of Crete 2026: Top Places to Visit & Must-See Attractions

Region of Crete

A cultural jewel of Greece, the Mediterranean island of Crete will surprise you with its varied collection of attractions. A melting pot of numerous cultures, the Cretan landscape is painted with Venetian constructions, Ottoman buildings, and more. But at its heart, the well-preserved legacies of the Minoan civilization––Knossos, Phaistos, Malia, and more––will have you unearthing its secrets all day long. Near the sea, the old port town of Chania is the place to be to feast on local culture and spectacular sites from the harbor. Beyond it, the pink-sand beaches of Elafonissi and Balos Lagoon await. Find your way to Crete, where its solitude in the sea offers a mesmerizing escape.

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Rethymno Elafonissi Beach Full-Day Tour

Tours • Kissamos Municipality

Rethymno Elafonissi Beach Full-Day Tour

English guided

Free cancellation

¥ 2,295

Chania Gramvousa and Balos Full-Day Cruise

Tours • Kissamos Municipality

Chania Gramvousa and Balos Full-Day Cruise

English guided

Free cancellation

50+ booked

¥ 3,947

Santorini Full-Day Catamaran Guided Tour

Tours • From Rethymni Municipality

Santorini Full-Day Catamaran Guided Tour

English guided

Free cancellation

¥ 38,001

Knossos Palace Entry Ticket in Crete

Historical sites • Heraklion Municipality

Knossos Palace Entry Ticket in Crete

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★ 4.4 (5) • 1K+ booked

¥ 6,425

Chania Samaria Gorge Full-Day Hiking Tour

Tours • Platanias Municipality

Chania Samaria Gorge Full-Day Hiking Tour

English guided

Free cancellation

¥ 3,304

Kourtaliotiko, Damnoni Beach & Preveli Beach tour from Rethymno

Tours • From Rethymni Municipality

Kourtaliotiko, Damnoni Beach & Preveli Beach tour from Rethymno

English guided

Free cancellation

From ¥ 4,590

Crete Gramvousa & Balos Beach Full-Day Cruise

Tours • Naxos Regional Unit

Crete Gramvousa & Balos Beach Full-Day Cruise

Free cancellation

¥ 7,343

Heraklion Spinalonga & Kolokytha Beach Full-Day Tour

Tours • From Heraklion Municipality

Heraklion Spinalonga & Kolokytha Beach Full-Day Tour

English guided

Free cancellation

¥ 5,875

Rethymnon Knossos Palace & Heraklion Museum One-Day Tour

Tours • Heraklion Municipality

Rethymnon Knossos Palace & Heraklion Museum One-Day Tour

Free cancellation

¥ 4,222

Knossos Palace ticket with audio guide in Heraklion

Historical sites • Heraklion Municipality

Knossos Palace ticket with audio guide in Heraklion

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¥ 6,425

Crete Samaria Gorge Full-Day Trekking Adventure

Tours • Platanias Municipality

Crete Samaria Gorge Full-Day Trekking Adventure

Free cancellation

¥ 8,261

Chania Old Town & Venetian Port Full-Day Tour

Tours • From Chania

Chania Old Town & Venetian Port Full-Day Tour

English guided

Free cancellation

¥ 2,570

Hotels in Region of Crete

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Aquila Atlantis Hotel

Hotels • Heraklion Municipality

Aquila Atlantis Hotel

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★ 4.5 (961)

From ¥ 15,806

Hotels • Chersonisos Municipality

Lunar Hotel

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From ¥ 13,344

Minaret Suites & Apartments

Hotels • Chania

Minaret Suites & Apartments

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★ 4.8 (62)

From ¥ 13,675

Hotels • Chersonisos Municipality

Casa Maria

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From ¥ 26,850

Stella Blue Seaside Resort

Hotels • Chersonisos Municipality

Stella Blue Seaside Resort

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From ¥ 25,493

Hotels • Chania

Samaria Hotel

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★ 4.8 (739)

From ¥ 22,196

Artemis Apartments

Hotels • Chania

Artemis Apartments

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★ 4.4 (136)

From ¥ 7,419

Enea City Suites

Hotels • Heraklion Municipality

Enea City Suites

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From ¥ 9,217

Elysia Boutique Hotel

Hotels • Chania

Elysia Boutique Hotel

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From ¥ 27,208

Lefkoniko Beach

Hotels • Rethymni Municipality

Lefkoniko Beach

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★ 3.6 (26)

From ¥ 7,620

Elia Zampeliou Hotel - Adults Only

Hotels • Chania

Elia Zampeliou Hotel - Adults Only

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★ 4.8 (169)

From ¥ 15,274

Local weather

℉℃

MAR - MAY
23°10°
Spring
JUN - AUG
29°19°
Summer
SEP - NOV
27°14°
Autumn
DEC - FEB
18°9°
Winter

General info

Time zone
GMT +02:00
No time difference
Currency
Euro
1EUR = 183.58JPY
Official languages
Greek
Recommended trip duration
5 days
Flight time
15 hours
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