A special mention must be made to Cretan food! The Cretan cuisine is one of the most instantly recognizable cuisines in Greece. If you have time, try to take a food tour so you get a crash course of what…

As you might expect from such a large island, Crete has a huge coastline and some of the most heavenly beaches in Greece. Some, such as the unique pink sand beach of Elafonissi are popular with organized tour groups. Others,…

Most first time visitors will want to visit the Palace of Knossos and the Archaeological Museum of Heraklion. The restoration of Knossos is something of a divisive issue, as it was ‘rebuilt' in the early 1900s under the guidance of…

Greece’s largest island, Crete, lies to the south of the mainland. It might look small on the map, but due to its mountainous terrain, it would take you weeks or even months to see it all. And there's certainly a…