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Elafonissi Beach
14,340 reviews
#1 of 304 Nature & Parks in Crete
"This is pretty much the best beach you can find on Crete,The scenery is exotic like a tropical lagoon with fantastic colours of the crystal clear aquamarine waters, the sand, it is amazing.""The lagoon is beautiful and friendly to people of all ages and swimming abilities, the cold water of the Libyan sea is refreshing on a hot day and the views are a breathtaking example of nature at its finest."
Buggy Safari Motoxperience
502 reviews
#2 of 304 Nature & Parks in Crete
"Staff are super efficient and friendly very knowledgeable of the area and know the best spots to take you with many 'photo stop' opportunities.""We hesitateded about 3 motor bike and he told us the adventage and diss of every bike( -alex is very professional!!!) considering the places that we want to go."
Reptisland
500 reviews
#3 of 304 Nature & Parks in Crete
"The owner is really friendly and knowledgeable about the animals and my children were over the moon to be able to interact with and hold snakes, lizards, chameleons etc! We spent a good few hours here handling and...""You can literally get in touch with the animals during the very informative tour by Spyros & Stelios, who are happy to answer all your questions."
Aquaworld Aquarium & Reptile Rescue Centre
3,416 reviews
#5 of 304 Nature & Parks in Crete
"We went there twice during 10 days and every time, John McLaren and his team offers us an amazing athmosphere surrounded by chameleons, iguanas, snakes, turtles, ... Thanks John for what you do.""Beautiful rescue tales, animals and the friendliest workers ever!Some of them is familiar with my country and had an amazing chat about the animals and life experiences (upickumaterinu) :-D I always thought I am a..."
Erimoupolis Beach
121 reviews
#6 of 304 Nature & Parks in Crete
"The two beaches are so clean and water is wonderful, in the smaller one the sand is soft and the near ruins are very interesting, If you go to Vai I suggest to spend some other time in Erimoupolis that is very clo...""This was a perfect beach when we visited there: peaceful, beutiful and nice nature around."
Botanical Park & Gardens Of Crete
1,310 reviews
#7 of 304 Nature & Parks in Crete
"Fascinating day out in the beautiful botanical gardens, excellent value and such a gorgeous place with amazing flowers, herbs & fruit trees , take a bus from Chania bus station, journey time about 45 mins.""The park is situated on a hillside in lovely green valley, and well-maintained paths lead meandering down and up through the various sections, with tropical plants, fruit trees, Mediterranean herbs etc. Fantastic..."
Old Venetian Harbor
6,401 reviews
#8 of 304 Nature & Parks in Crete
"There is so much to see and do in this busy Harbour area including ample shops, bars, restaurants and cafes, boat trips, a museum, an art gallery and the lighthouse plus fabulous views to enjoy.""The venetian light house is stunning at any time but awesome at sunrise and sunset together with the other venetian buildings shipyards etc and the many restaurants and tavernas this is well worth visiting."
Falassarna Beach
3,513 reviews
#10 of 304 Nature & Parks in Crete
"15 min by car from Kissamos, super crystal clear water (snorchling recommended :)) you can have there umbrellas if you want, water sport (Jet ski etc), (surf spot for kite and surfing), you can also have it a bit...""- free parking place - excellent beach, it's worth to visit! - long sandy beach - clean shore, clean water - big waves :) great fun! :)"
Marmara Beach
264 reviews
#12 of 304 Nature & Parks in Crete
"Very nice beach Fantastic water Pls swim 200 m on yr left you will find caves wirh tirquaz water Eat to the tavern Its a must have a lunch there Excellent food!!!!""Highly recommended as an additional activity after the hike while waiting for the last and only Ferry Service in the afternoon at 5:30pm back to Loutro and Chora Sfakion (the 2 towns you have to go to to catch bus..."
Kedrodasos Beach
541 reviews
#13 of 304 Nature & Parks in Crete
"Savage beach, unbelievable turqoise water and shade under juniper trees, if you love being almost on your own with nature, this is your heaven.""I've been to Crete twice before this august and I've heard that this beach is one of the most beautiful and hidden pearls of Crete and this is reality! the water color is turquoise, around is Kedar forest so you'r..."
Elafonisi Viewpoint
201 reviews
#14 of 304 Nature & Parks in Crete
"The main beach gets very crowded, but there are plenty secluded beaches all around if you are willing to hike several miles through an amazing landscape of rock, soft sand and century old Cypress Trees.""Great beach, amazing views, very beautiful lagoon, everything is great, a must visit.There are also sunbeds (extra charge)"
St. Anthony Gorge (Gorge of Patsos)
434 reviews
#15 of 304 Nature & Parks in Crete
"From the trail head by the Drimos Tavern (have GPS take you here) it's an easy walk that took us two minutes to get to the church in the cave (the hermitage with pictures of holy men, candles, and crutches left be...""There is plenty of parking at the tavern at the top , we were the first In the gorge on the day at 9 am , the first 5 mins is just a normal walk with good views to take in down to the church in the cave,round the..."
Balos Lagoon
10,143 reviews
#16 of 304 Nature & Parks in Crete
"Amazing landscape, pristine mixed green grey and blue colors of water, pink layers of sand at the seashore, pieces of land merging into the sea, small mountains sorrounding the area on top of well preserved nature.""There are boatsfrom Kissamos or private hire boats and there is always someone who knows someone who can take you but for me the hike was well worth it, Elafonissi is breathtaking also without the climb, we visite..."
Skinaria Beach
407 reviews
#17 of 304 Nature & Parks in Crete
"Good sand, protected from most winds, smaller waves, beautiful sea bottom with plenty of fish, sundbeds 6 EUR, toilets in two beach tavernas, parking is a bit challenging if you come late, 15 mins drive from Plaki...""Bring your goggles and you will discover an amazing world below sea... Be patient driving there, when you reach the beach you will forget all about it."
Gialiskari beach
340 reviews
#18 of 304 Nature & Parks in Crete
"In beginning of May the beach was very quiet, hikers from E4 trail may stop for refreshments and go for a swim (sea was a bit cold, around 18 degrees).""This year we found they have started offering pedolo rides and beach toys which is a shame.. on the plus side they chairs under the olive trees and an excellent snack bar and first class hotel toilets in a cave."
Samaria Gorge National Park
3,239 reviews
#19 of 304 Nature & Parks in Crete
"The well maintained paths enable hikers of many levels of fitness to access this unique gorge Best to start the hike early in the day to allow time for a steady pace but also to enjoy the scenery Bring swimming ge...""Advice 1#: Take a pair of hiking boots with you to Crete! Advice 2#: Take a pair of goggles with you to the Samaria excursion, as at the end of your hike: the sea is beautifully clean at Ag. Roumeli :) Advice 3#:..."
Agia Irini Gorge
240 reviews
#21 of 304 Nature & Parks in Crete
"We decided to drop our car off at the Oasis Taverna at the end of the hike and take a taxi ($35e) to the beginning so that once we finished the hike we would have access to our car to drive the road to Sougia beach.""Did both ends again late April 2018, and there was very little water at the top, and just one orchid inside the gorge (been a very dry winter) - but also one snake, a Balkan Whip, climbing out of our way up a stee..."
Seitan Limania Beach
1,092 reviews
#22 of 304 Nature & Parks in Crete
"... it is so amazing some really lovely views and a nice asphalt road down the mountain to get to the parking area , the view from the top is breathtaking is shows its real beauty nice turquoise clear water I betw...""Sea is very beautiful, there are large areas of shadow, you can play with the goats that come up to a few steps from the sea and you can dive from the cliffs."
Triopetra Beach
309 reviews
#23 of 304 Nature & Parks in Crete
"This beach is accessible from the road connecting Rethymno to Agia Galini ; it can be considered one of the most beautiful beaches on the south coast of Crete ; the name comes from the three majestic rocks which d...""Triopetra Beach is way off the beaten track but it’s well worth the drive (you don’t have to walk though, we were able to park right by the beach)."
Gorge of the Dead
317 reviews
#24 of 304 Nature & Parks in Crete
"We stayed near Zakros village and walked down the gorge in the early am, then spent day at Zakros palace minoan site , had lunch at waterfront taverna and swam on the beach, then walked back up.""... sign by the footpath to the gorge confused us, I suppose that is for cars only) The old road was a great walk with stunning views, and having my 11 month baby in a Baby Bjorn carrier on my chest, really easy."
Richtis Gorge
455 reviews
#29 of 304 Nature & Parks in Crete
"... you will have to slide on to your bum to slide down the rocks , there is many beautiful places with nature and mini waterfalls and deep fresh water pools , there are metal staircases on the highest points to h...""I wish the hike was closer to chania because id hike it once a week :) .. we took a liter water but if your hiking in the summer bring plenty of water !!"
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- Spiaggia Xerokampos
- Aquaworld Aquarium & Reptile Rescue Centre
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- Buggy Safari Motoxperience
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- Aquaworld Aquarium & Reptile Rescue Centre
- Elafonissi Beach
- Reptisland
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- Aquaworld Aquarium & Reptile Rescue Centre
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