Region of Crete: Best Places To Visit & Top Attractions

Q: What is Crete Best Known for?

Crete, without a doubt, is known for its natural attractions. The island is known for its beaches and mountain ranges that will satisfy any nature lovers. History buffs will also enjoy Crete’s well-curated museums and iconic attractions related to Ancient Greek mythology.

Q: When is the Best Time to Visit Crete?

The best time to visit Crete is during the summer season, with June, July, and August as its peak. The beaches are most lively, and plenty of festivities take place during this time of the year. But if you’re not fond of the crowd, the island benefits from a mild winter season between December and February.

Q: Where is the Best Location for Tourists to Stay in Crete?

If it’s your first time in Crete, the best place to stay is in the ancient town of Chania. It’s home to many great beaches and near many attractions, including the White Mountains Protected Forest and the Old Venetian Harbour.

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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Tours • Kissamos Municipality

Chania Gramvousa and Balos Full-Day Cruise

English guided

Free cancellation

50+ booked

¥ 3,939

Tours • Naxos Regional Unit

Crete Gramvousa & Balos Beach Full-Day Cruise

English guided

Free cancellation

¥ 7,328

Tours • Platanias Municipality

Chania Samaria Gorge Full-Day Hiking Tour

English guided

Free cancellation

¥ 3,298

Historical sites • Heraklion Municipality

Knossos Palace Entry Ticket in Crete

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★ 4.4 (5) • 1K+ booked

¥ 6,412

Tours • Heraklion Municipality

Rethymnon Knossos Palace & Heraklion Museum One-Day Tour

English guided

Free cancellation

¥ 4,214

Tours • From Heraklion Municipality

Heraklion Spinalonga & Kolokytha Beach Full-Day Tour

English guided

Free cancellation

¥ 5,863

Tours • From Rethymni Municipality

Rethymno Balos Bay & Gramvousa Island Full-Day Cruise

English guided

Free cancellation

¥ 3,115

Tours • Platanias Municipality

Crete Samaria Gorge Full-Day Trekking Adventure

English guided

Free cancellation

¥ 8,244

Tours • From Chania

Chania Knossos Palace Full-Day Guided Tour with Transfers

English guided

Free cancellation

¥ 8,977

Tours • From Chania

Chania Old Town & Venetian Port Full-Day Tour

English guided

Free cancellation

¥ 2,565

Water parks • Chersonisos Municipality

Acqua Plus Water Park ticket with optional transfer

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From ¥ 4,947

Tours • Kissamos Municipality

Rethymno Elafonissi Beach Full-Day Tour

English guided

Free cancellation

¥ 2,290

Hotels in Region of Crete

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Hotels • Chersonisos Municipality

Stella Blue Seaside Resort

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From ¥ 25,493

Hotels • Heraklion Municipality

Aquila Atlantis Hotel

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★ 4.5 (961)

From ¥ 15,806

Hotels • Chania

Minaret Suites & Apartments

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★ 4.8 (62)

From ¥ 13,675

Hotels • Chersonisos Municipality

Saint George Gournes Bay

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From ¥ 15,030

Hotels • Chania

Samaria Hotel

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★ 4.8 (739)

From ¥ 22,196

Hotels • Region of Crete

GM Luxury Suites & Spa

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★ 5.0 (2)

From ¥ 35,681

Hotels • Chania

Artemis Apartments

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★ 4.4 (136)

From ¥ 7,419

Hotels • Heraklion Municipality

Enea City Suites

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From ¥ 9,217

Hotels • Chania

Elysia Boutique Hotel

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From ¥ 27,208

Hotels • Rethymni Municipality

Lefkoniko Beach

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★ 3.6 (26)

From ¥ 7,620

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 = 183.21JPY
Official languages
Greek
Recommended trip duration
5 days
Flight time
11 hours
When departing from Singapore

Region of Crete

Top things to do in Region of Crete

Chania Gramvousa and Balos Full-Day Cruise

Crete Gramvousa & Balos Beach Full-Day Cruise

Chania Samaria Gorge Full-Day Hiking Tour

Knossos Palace Entry Ticket in Crete

Rethymnon Knossos Palace & Heraklion Museum One-Day Tour

Heraklion Spinalonga & Kolokytha Beach Full-Day Tour

Rethymno Balos Bay & Gramvousa Island Full-Day Cruise

Crete Samaria Gorge Full-Day Trekking Adventure

Chania Knossos Palace Full-Day Guided Tour with Transfers

Chania Old Town & Venetian Port Full-Day Tour

Acqua Plus Water Park ticket with optional transfer

Rethymno Elafonissi Beach Full-Day Tour

Hotels in Region of Crete

Stella Blue Seaside Resort

Aquila Atlantis Hotel

Minaret Suites & Apartments

Saint George Gournes Bay

Samaria Hotel

GM Luxury Suites & Spa

Artemis Apartments

Enea City Suites

Elysia Boutique Hotel

Lefkoniko Beach

Elia Zampeliou Hotel - Adults Only

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