Heraklion
Palace of Knossos
The heart of the Minoan world – 4,000 years of history you can touch.
Attractions
Ancient ruins, natural wonders and historic sites – handpicked for your trip.
Sfakia
Samaria Gorge
16 kilometres through Europe's longest gorge – an adventure for the senses.
Kissamos
Elafonissi Beach
Pink sand, turquoise water and Caribbean flair at Crete's southwestern tip.
Kissamos
Balos Lagoon
Dream lagoon with sandbar – Crete's most iconic postcard view.
Chania
Old Town of Chania
Venetian harbour, Ottoman mosque and a thousand hidden corners.
Agios Nikolaos
Spinalonga
Venetian fortress and moving history on a small island.
Festos
Palace of Phaistos
Minoan palace with grand views over the Messara plain.
Lasithi
Lasithi Plateau
Mountain plateau with windmills, villages and the birthplace of Zeus.
Plakias, Südküste Kreta
Preveli Beach
Palm beach on the south coast near Plakias – where river meets sea.
Rethymno
Arkadi Monastery
Renaissance monastery and national symbol of Cretan resistance.
Rethymno
Rethymno Old Town
Venetian fortress, Ottoman heritage and lively harbour promenade.
Plakias
Kourtaliotiko Gorge
Dramatic gorge with waterfalls on the road to Preveli.