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Crete Travel Guides

Venetian harbors, mountain roads, and beaches worth the drive

Crete is big enough that where you base yourself decides what kind of trip you get, and that is the question these guides answer first. They cover the Venetian harbor at Chania, which part of the island suits which traveler, the sights and the quieter corners worth the drive, and how much ground you can realistically cover in a week.

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First trip

Crete is large enough that where you base yourself decides what you see. The complete guide covers the island as a whole, and where to stay breaks it down by region.

What to do

  • Things to do — beaches, gorges and the sites.
  • Chania — the Venetian harbour town on the west coast, covered in depth.