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Heraklion Port

Spend an afternoon wandering around this ancient harbor and admiring the fortress and ancient walls or take a trip to one of the nearby islands.

Coast of Crete island in Greece. Red sand beach of famous Falasarna

Falassarna Beach

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Falassarna Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Phalasarna. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area.

Old Venetian Harbor

Explore the waterfront in Old Town Chania with a trip to Old Venetian Harbor. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this quaint area.

Golden Beach

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Golden Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Chania. Wander the waterfront in this relaxing area.

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Stavros Beach

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Stavros Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Stavros. Wander the seaside in this relaxing area.

Palace of Knossos

Take a tour around one of Europe’s most spectacular archaeological sites, where Greek myths have been made and great treasures discovered.

Greece, Greek Islands, Crete, Rethymnon, fishing harbour and boats

Rethymnon Venetian Port

Explore the waterfront in Old Town Rethymnon with a trip to Rethymnon Venetian Port. Wander the beautiful beaches and waterfront in the area.

Stalis Beach

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Stalis Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Stalida. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.

Agia Marina Beach

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Agia Marina Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Agia Marina. While in this relaxing area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Areas of Crete

Old Town Chania

If you're spending some time in Old Town Chania, Old Venetian Harbor and Chania Central Market are top sights worth seeing.

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Chania Town

4.5/5(103 area reviews)

A noteworthy feature of Chania Town is its captivating waterfront views. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Chania Central Market and Agora.

Nea Chora

Nea Chora is popular for its pristine beaches, and you might make a stop by Nea Chora Beach, a top place to visit in the area.

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Halepa

5/5(4 area reviews)

Waterfront views, gardens and historical sites are some highlights of Halepa. Make a stop by Tabakaria or Chania Archaeological Museum while you're exploring.

Koum Kapi

Travellers like the beaches in Koum Kapi, and Koum Kapi Beach is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Nea Alikarnassos

You'll appreciate the restaurants during your time in Nea Alikarnassos and you might want to plan a stop by Heraklion Port and Heraklion Archaeological Museum while you're in the area.