What are the top attractions to visit in Crete?

The top attractions to visit in Crete are: Imbros Gorge Heraklion Archaeological Museum Rethymnon Old Town Old Venetian Harbor Aquaworld Aquarium & Reptile Rescue Centre See all attractions in Crete on Tripadvisor

What are the best outdoor activities in Crete?

The best outdoor activities in Crete according to Tripadvisor travelers are: Elafonissi Beach Reptisland Buggy Safari Motoxperience Mazida Ammos Beach Erimoupolis Beach See all outdoor activities in Crete on Tripadvisor

What are the best day trips from Crete?

The best day trips from Crete according to Tripadvisor travelers are: Elafonisi Full-Day Tour from Chania Gramvousa and Balos Cruise from Chania (Boat ticket is included!) Samaria Gorge Hiking from Chania Full-Day Land Rover Safari from Heraklion with Lunch Elafonissi Beach Trip from Chania See all day trips from Crete on Tripadvisor

What are the most popular things to do in Crete with kids?

The most popular things to do in Crete with kids according to Tripadvisor travelers are: Elafonissi Beach Crete Lux Travel Taxi Limo Chania CreteCab Crete Taxi Services See all kid friendly things to do in Crete on Tripadvisor

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Elafonisi Full-Day Tour from Chania
17
Full-day Tours
from $47.28 per adult
LIKELY TO SELL OUT*
Samaria Gorge Hiking from Chania
15
Full-day Tours
from $47.40 per adult
Gramvousa and Balos Cruise from Chania (Boat ticket is included!)
21
Full-day Tours
from $74.65 per adult
Skip the Line: Knossos Palace and Heraklion Archaeological Museum
3
Monuments and Memorials
from $20.14 per adult
LIKELY TO SELL OUT*
Full-Day Land Rover Safari from Heraklion with Lunch
250
Shore Excursions
from $88.87 per adult (price varies by group size)
Snorkeling and Boat Tour in Crete
54
Adventure Tours
from $72.92 per adult
Zeus Cave-Traditional-Villages-Old Wind Mills-Olive Oil Factory-Small Group.
147
Bus Tours
from $103.31 per adult
The Real Cretan Cooking Experience
75
Cooking Classes
from $96.02 per adult
Elafonissi Beach Trip from Chania
11
Full-day Tours
from $35.55 per adult
Knossos Palace Skip-the-Line Ticket (Shared Tour - Small group)
16
Bus Tours
from $81.76 per adult

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Top Attractions in Crete

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1. Imbros Gorge

780

Historic Walking Areas • Geologic Formations

By kenz56

Imbros Gorge, from top to bottom celebrates a famous World War 2 Allied troop evacuation.

2. Heraklion Archaeological Museum

7,370

History Museums

Admission tickets from $11.21

By K422CYlouisep

The Museum contains many items discovered all over Crete tracing the ancient history of the island.

3. Rethymnon Old Town

8,118

Neighborhoods

By Panioann77

Explore one of the best preserved medieval cities in Greece, and search for your fairy-tale romance in Rethymno.

4. Old Venetian Harbor

6,454

Marinas • Points of Interest & Landmarks

By corneliua200

Reborn from his ashes, like a Phoenix, Chania has known and lived a sequential mixture of Byzantine, Venetian, and…

5. Aquaworld Aquarium & Reptile Rescue Centre

3,484

Aquariums

By liorav238

The aquarium is actually an injured animal sanctuary that started as a hobby and became a lifetime project.

6. Balos Lagoon

10,368

Beaches

Open now

By thassio

the blue transparent sea overflows over the sand and rocks in a laggon of calm shallow waters, forming a unique…

7. Elafonissi Beach

14,726

Beaches

By bogdana176

The area features exotic beauty: dunes, cedar trees, white lilies, black rocks, rare species of animals and birds that…

8. Gorges of Theriso

162

Canyons

By N9050AMmarcop

Tv chef James Martin filmed in Drakona with our friend Stelios who runs a traditional, rustic and organic taverna.

9. Cretan Olive Oil Farm

727

Farms

By Jef123456789

This family owned attraction aims to educate visitors regarding Cretian olive oil production.

10. Potamos Beach

367

Beaches

By bigbikes

The sea is a real mixture with some sandy areas gently shelving, some rocky areas and some rough areas.

11. Spinalonga (Kalydon)

9,683

Historic Sites • Islands

By iperspazio

The island itself is a museum of history, of abandonment and loneliness snd death.

12. Chrissi Island

2,544

Islands

Open now

By KostaKo

The waters are turquoise and remind one of Southern seas.

13. Triopetra Beach

324

Beaches

By sflynn46

The area is known for its yoga retreats and for its three famous rock forms that protrude into the water.

14. Kedrodasos Beach

574

Beaches

By 228mariamk

the water color is turquoise, around is Kedar forest so you're completely sunk in the nature.

15. The Palace of Knossos

13,009

Historic Sites • Ancient Ruins

Admission tickets from $20.06

By ITRT

The Palace was built 4000 years ago and it was the cultural and spiritual hub of the Minoan civilization.

16. Agia Marina Beach

1,506

Beaches

By pergustavson1960

Lots of facilities, beach bars, restaurants, water sports, changing rooms, showers

17. Lake Voulismeni

2,003

Bodies of Water

By CasualTraveller1969

A body of water, surrounded by cliffs, restaurants, bars, shops and other tourist attractions.

18. War Shelter of Platanias

315

Military Museums • Points of Interest & Landmarks

By philbo45

Located inside an all bomb shelter made up of hardened tunnels, the museum features a wealth of information about one…

19. Star Beach

1,953

Water Parks

By corrado7183

From bars, restaurants, water sports and most importantly toilets which are being maintained every half an hour.

20. Plakias Beach

628

Beaches

By lm-gym

Explore the underwater world at the bottom of the rocks.

21. Georgioupolis Beach

312

Beaches

By BL16EP

A panoramic view of the bay out to Rethymnon is available from all three roof areas and is enhanced by glass walls that…

22. Samaria Gorge National Park

3,329

National Parks • Canyons

By G2204PWjohnh

The gorge is a World's Biosphere Reserve, which is an organization that studies the interactive effects of human…

23. Ligaria Beach

515

Beaches

By 536andag

Bingo to the owner of the hotel who has managed to attract a dedicated staff which is the core to any accommodation…

24. Elafonisi Viewpoint

202

Hiking Trails

By happilyretired_12

At the end of the dunes there is a rocky outcrop covered in sand which gives you a 360 degree panoramic view of the…

25. Matala Beach

2,204

Beaches

By markfD2147LN

It is pockmarked with Neolithic caves that were later used as tombs by the Romans and much later as homes for the…

26. Greek National Football Museum

764

Speciality Museums

By 558HenrikS

This simple museum gives you an exelent journey through several decades of national football team history.

27. Kourtaliotiko Gorge

316

Nature & Wildlife Areas

By 893oliverm

Fresh water - water turtles - a unique landscape - different perspectives every 15 minutes.

28. Stalis Beach

1,809

Beaches

By emilyvp11

Great beach Soft sand sea was lovely and warm even in October still!

29. Archaía Póli tis Lató

151

Ancient Ruins

By FredPittwood

The Dorian city-state was built in a defensible position overlooking Mirabello Bay between two peaks.

30. Acqua Plus Water Park

1,564

Amusement & Theme Parks • Water Parks

Admission tickets from $31.86

By Adamscy

... return transfer We had a ball so much to do for all ages kids enjoyed the bouncy castle and play ground Great sel...

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Popular Cities in Crete

Heraklion

Crete, Greece

Chania Town

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Hersonissos

Crete, Greece

Rethymnon

Crete, Greece

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