{"id":12554,"date":"2022-01-25T15:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-01-25T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/where-to-go-in-crete-in-2022-our-7-must-haves\/"},"modified":"2023-01-04T17:09:44","modified_gmt":"2023-01-04T16:09:44","slug":"where-to-go-in-crete-in-2022-our-7-must-haves","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/en\/where-to-go-in-crete-in-2022-our-7-must-haves\/","title":{"rendered":"Where to go in Crete in 2023! Our 7 best destinations!"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Sommaire<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #0c0c0c;color:#0c0c0c\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #0c0c0c;color:#0c0c0c\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/en\/where-to-go-in-crete-in-2022-our-7-must-haves\/#Where_to_go_to_Crete_with_your_family_in_2023\" >Where to go to Crete with your family in 2023?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/en\/where-to-go-in-crete-in-2022-our-7-must-haves\/#1_Spinalonga_and_Elounda_History_and_typical_Crete\" >1. Spinalonga and Elounda: History and typical Crete<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/en\/where-to-go-in-crete-in-2022-our-7-must-haves\/#Where_to_sleep_in_Elounda\" >Where to sleep in Elounda?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/en\/where-to-go-in-crete-in-2022-our-7-must-haves\/#2_The_Samaria_Gorge_go_on_an_adventure\" >2. The Samaria Gorge: go on an adventure<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/en\/where-to-go-in-crete-in-2022-our-7-must-haves\/#3_Agios_Nikolaos_a_family_stroll\" >3. Agios Nikolaos: a family stroll<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/en\/where-to-go-in-crete-in-2022-our-7-must-haves\/#Where_to_stay_in_Agios_Nikolaos\" >Where to stay in Agios Nikolaos?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/en\/where-to-go-in-crete-in-2022-our-7-must-haves\/#Where_to_go_to_Crete_as_a_couple_in_2023\" >Where to go to Crete as a couple in 2023?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/en\/where-to-go-in-crete-in-2022-our-7-must-haves\/#2_The_Dikteon_cave_exploration_in_couple\" >2. The Dikteon cave : exploration in couple<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/en\/where-to-go-in-crete-in-2022-our-7-must-haves\/#2_Chania_romantic_and_gorgeous_city\" >2. Chania: romantic and gorgeous city<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/en\/where-to-go-in-crete-in-2022-our-7-must-haves\/#Where_to_sleep_in_Chania\" >Where to sleep in Chania?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/en\/where-to-go-in-crete-in-2022-our-7-must-haves\/#3_The_Palace_of_Knossos_History_in_love\" >3. The Palace of Knossos: History in love<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/en\/where-to-go-in-crete-in-2022-our-7-must-haves\/#The_5_best_beaches_to_see_in_Crete_in_2023\" >The 5 best beaches to see in Crete in 2023<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<span class=\"cb-itemprop\" itemprop=\"reviewBody\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"cb-dropcap-big\">W<\/span>hen the weather is nice and you want to travel a little, the Mediterranean basin is often one of the preferred destinations for travelers. Greece is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful and picturesque tourist destinations in Europe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And among all the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/en\/what-is-the-most-beautiful-island-of-the-cyclades\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\">Greek islands<\/mark><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/en\/?p=13410\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">(<mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\">Santorini<\/mark><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/en\/mykonos-travel-guide-for-a-rhythmic-vacation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mykonos<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/en\/kefalonia-travel-guide-of-the-greek-island\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\">Kefalonia<\/mark><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/en\/corfu-2022-where-to-stay-when-to-go-where-to-swim\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\">Corfu<\/mark><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/en\/zakynthos-travel-guide-to-the-greek-island-in-2022\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\">Zakynthos<\/mark><\/a>), Crete, for the multiplicity of tourist sites and activities that can be carried out there, remains a spot of choice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Where to go in Crete during your vacations? Discover 7 must-see places!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_go_to_Crete_with_your_family_in_2023\"><\/span>Where to go to Crete with your family in 2023?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Spinalonga_and_Elounda_History_and_typical_Crete\"><\/span>1. Spinalonga and Elounda: History and typical Crete<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-183 size-full\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"870\" height=\"539\" src=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/port-elounda.jpg\" alt=\"Where to go in Crete?\" class=\"wp-image-183\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/port-elounda.jpg 870w, https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/port-elounda-300x186.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/port-elounda-768x476.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Where to go in Crete? And if you start with the island of Spinalonga and the town of Elounda, a small fishing village, with incredible colors and a total change of scenery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To paraphrase Wikipedia:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><strong><em>Spinalonga is a fortress island and a peninsula located in Crete at the western entrance of the Gulf of Mirabello, opposite the town of Elounda.<\/em><\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This part of Crete is particularly distinguished from other tourist destinations by its rich history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<span class=\"cb-button cb-black cb-big cb-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/en\/spinalonga-island-history-and-must-sees-on-site\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow\">OUR VERY OWN TRAVEL GUIDE TO SPINALONGA<\/a><\/span>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the 19th century, the island of Spinalonga was used as a refuge for lepers. They founded their own community there. But long before this more recent period, the island had been under Turkish rule until the 18th century.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Loaded with history, Spinalonga remains today a spectacular island, facing both the Mediterranean and Elounda.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<span class=\"cb-button cb-black cb-big cb-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/en\/5-things-to-do-in-elounda\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow\">OUR VERY OWN TRAVEL GUIDE TO ELOUNDA<\/a><\/span>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_sleep_in_Elounda\"><\/span>Where to sleep in Elounda?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Elounda is a fairly traditional fishing village in Crete. Nevertheless, not only are the hotels and villas on site exquisitely luxurious and tasteful, but the view is often breathtaking: full of the bay and the island of Spinalonga.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Choose your hotel in Elounda here:  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ins class=\"bookingaff\" data-aid=\"2107485\" data-target_aid=\"2107485\" data-prod=\"map\" data-width=\"100%\" data-height=\"590\" data-lang=\"en\" data-currency=\"EUR\" data-dest_id=\"0\" data-dest_type=\"landmark\" data-latitude=\"35.2613505\" data-longitude=\"25.7234164\" data-mwhsb=\"0\" data-address=\"Elounda, Greece\" data-zoom=\"12\">\n    <!-- Anything inside will go away once widget is loaded. -->\n        <a href=\"\/\/www.booking.com?aid=2107485\">Booking.com<\/a>\n<\/ins>\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">\n    (function(d, sc, u) {\n      var s = d.createElement(sc), p = d.getElementsByTagName(sc)[0];\n      s.type = 'text\/javascript';\n      s.async = true;\n      s.src = u + '?v=' + (+new Date());\n      p.parentNode.insertBefore(s,p);\n      })(document, 'script', '\/\/aff.bstatic.com\/static\/affiliate_base\/js\/flexiproduct.js');\n<\/script>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_The_Samaria_Gorge_go_on_an_adventure\"><\/span>2. The Samaria Gorge: go on an adventure<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div data-gyg-href=\"https:\/\/widget.getyourguide.com\/default\/activities.frame\" data-gyg-locale-code=\"en-US\" data-gyg-widget=\"activities\" data-gyg-number-of-items=\"3\" data-gyg-partner-id=\"2YI5ZDH\" data-gyg-tour-ids=\"106003,115183,418865\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To walk this path, it is important to prepare yourself accordingly:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>walking shoes<\/li><li>water supply<\/li><li>snack<\/li><li>sun protection<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The walk lasts nearly 6 hours and over a total distance of 16 km. Note that the path is not really to your advantage, so we insist again on shoes. Don&#8217;t tempt the devil!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-187 size-full\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/gorges-samaria.jpg\" alt=\"Where to go hiking in Crete?\" class=\"wp-image-187\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/gorges-samaria.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/gorges-samaria-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/gorges-samaria-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/gorges-samaria-360x240.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Located in the White Mountains, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/en\/?p=13392\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Samaria Gorge<\/a> is one of the many natural wonders of the island. A place similar to our French Verdon, recognized as a biosphere reserve by UNESCO.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you plan to go there, you will have to do it between May 1st and October 31st. The gorge is not accessible in winter because of the freezing of the river that crosses it, making the path quite dangerous.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Agios_Nikolaos_a_family_stroll\"><\/span>3. Agios Nikolaos: a family stroll<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If after a day of exploring you are looking for a relaxing place, this part of Crete can offer you everything you need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With its feet on the water, in the magnificent bay of Mirabello, its port is definitely one of the most beautiful and colorful of the island of Crete.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-189 size-full\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"638\" src=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/agios-nikolaos.jpg\" alt=\"What vacations in Crete?\" class=\"wp-image-189\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/agios-nikolaos.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/agios-nikolaos-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/agios-nikolaos-768x510.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/agios-nikolaos-100x65.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/agios-nikolaos-360x240.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/agios-nikolaos-le-saint-tropez-de-crete\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\">Agios Nikolaos<\/mark><\/a> has the unique feature of not only being perched on several hills, but above all, of surrounding a lake, in its center: the lake Voulismeni, now connected to the sea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A very touristic city, you will nevertheless appreciate its calm, its restaurants, caf\u00e9s and other stores.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_stay_in_Agios_Nikolaos\"><\/span>Where to stay in Agios Nikolaos?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Agios Nikolaos, as a rather luxurious but above all very dynamic destination of Crete, offers a lot of hotel possibilities to tourists (at all prices). Find out more on this map:  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ins class=\"bookingaff\" data-aid=\"2192051\" data-target_aid=\"2192051\" data-prod=\"map\" data-width=\"100%\" data-height=\"590\" data-lang=\"en\" data-currency=\"EUR\" data-dest_id=\"0\" data-dest_type=\"landmark\" data-latitude=\"35.1899597\" data-longitude=\"25.7164166\" data-mwhsb=\"0\" data-address=\"Agios Nikolaos, Greece\" data-zoom=\"15\">\n    <!-- Anything inside will go away once widget is loaded. -->\n        <a href=\"\/\/www.booking.com?aid=2192051\">Booking.com<\/a>\n<\/ins>\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">\n    (function(d, sc, u) {\n      var s = d.createElement(sc), p = d.getElementsByTagName(sc)[0];\n      s.type = 'text\/javascript';\n      s.async = true;\n      s.src = u + '?v=' + (+new Date());\n      p.parentNode.insertBefore(s,p);\n      })(document, 'script', '\/\/aff.bstatic.com\/static\/affiliate_base\/js\/flexiproduct.js');\n<\/script>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_go_to_Crete_as_a_couple_in_2023\"><\/span>Where to go to Crete as a couple in 2023?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_The_Dikteon_cave_exploration_in_couple\"><\/span>2. The Dikteon cave : exploration in couple<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-184 size-full\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"820\" height=\"615\" src=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/grotte-dikteon.jpg\" alt=\"What to do in Crete?\" class=\"wp-image-184\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/grotte-dikteon.jpg 820w, https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/grotte-dikteon-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/grotte-dikteon-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 820px) 100vw, 820px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The cave of Dikteon is worth a visit. It will indeed take you some time to get there and above all, to pass by other memorable points of interest of the island of Crete, such as :<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The oldest tree in Crete, located in Krassi; it is a plane tree.<\/li><li>You will also find the Mohos church and its Byzantine frescoes.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Chania_romantic_and_gorgeous_city\"><\/span>2. Chania: romantic and gorgeous city<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From 1897 to 1907, Chania was the capital of Crete.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It houses the Maritime Museum and the Museum of Archaeology, an area of great wealth on the island of Crete.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-185 size-full\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"820\" height=\"615\" src=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/la-canee-crete.jpg\" alt=\"What to visit in Crete?\" class=\"wp-image-185\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/la-canee-crete.jpg 820w, https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/la-canee-crete-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/la-canee-crete-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 820px) 100vw, 820px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Apart from the singular beauty of the city, the Mediterranean streets or its typical restaurants, the yacht trips are an activity that could well attract your attention&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Chania is also called Chania or Hania.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:17px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<span class=\"cb-button cb-black cb-big cb-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/en\/what-to-do-in-chania-our-12-must-dos-in-2022\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow\">OUR VERY OWN TRAVEL GUIDE TO CHANIA<\/a><\/span>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:17px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_sleep_in_Chania\"><\/span>Where to sleep in Chania?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you want to spend a few days in Chania, there are two possibilities. The first one: enjoy the charm of the city and sleep in the heart of Chania. The second is to look for a place to stay in the province, to enjoy its beautiful landscapes.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Make your choice here:  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ins class=\"bookingaff\" data-aid=\"2111116\" data-target_aid=\"2111116\" data-prod=\"map\" data-width=\"100%\" data-height=\"590\" data-lang=\"en\" data-currency=\"EUR\" data-dest_id=\"0\" data-dest_type=\"landmark\" data-latitude=\"35.5138298\" data-longitude=\"24.0180367\" data-mwhsb=\"0\" data-address=\"Chania, Greece\" data-zoom=\"15\">\n    <!-- Anything inside will go away once widget is loaded. -->\n        <a href=\"\/\/www.booking.com?aid=2111116\">Booking.com<\/a>\n<\/ins>\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">\n    (function(d, sc, u) {\n      var s = d.createElement(sc), p = d.getElementsByTagName(sc)[0];\n      s.type = 'text\/javascript';\n      s.async = true;\n      s.src = u + '?v=' + (+new Date());\n      p.parentNode.insertBefore(s,p);\n      })(document, 'script', '\/\/aff.bstatic.com\/static\/affiliate_base\/js\/flexiproduct.js');\n<\/script>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_The_Palace_of_Knossos_History_in_love\"><\/span>3. The Palace of Knossos: History in love<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is a must for history lovers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div data-gyg-href=\"https:\/\/widget.getyourguide.com\/default\/activities.frame\" data-gyg-locale-code=\"en-US\" data-gyg-widget=\"activities\" data-gyg-number-of-items=\"3\" data-gyg-partner-id=\"2YI5ZDH\" data-gyg-tour-ids=\"138158,175779,392761\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Palace of Knossos, a world-famous site, are ruins whose construction dates back to almost two millennia BC.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-186 size-full\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1012\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/knossos-crete.jpg\" alt=\"What to discover in Crete?\" class=\"wp-image-5307\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/knossos-crete.jpg 1012w, https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/knossos-crete-300x187.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/knossos-crete-768x478.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1012px) 100vw, 1012px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is the testimony of the past of the Minoan civilization. The palace of Knossos is closely linked to Minos, the same king who imprisoned the Minotaur in a labyrinth. This palace would have been his.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A place of Greek history and mythology. A must on the island of Crete.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:16px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<span class=\"cb-button cb-black cb-big cb-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/en\/visit-the-legendary-palace-of-knossos\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow\">OUR TRAVEL GUIDE TO KNOSSOS<\/a><\/span>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:16px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_5_best_beaches_to_see_in_Crete_in_2023\"><\/span>The 5 best beaches to see in Crete in 2023<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The good thing about Crete is that there is always a beach not far from where you can be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"746\" height=\"559\" data-id=\"5695\" src=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/randonnee-crete-elafonissi.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5695\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/randonnee-crete-elafonissi.jpg 746w, https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/randonnee-crete-elafonissi-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 746px) 100vw, 746px\" \/><figcaption>Elafonisi<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"871\" height=\"747\" data-id=\"5403\" src=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/matala-plage-crete.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5403\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/matala-plage-crete.jpg 871w, 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#0000ff;\">Elafonisi<\/span><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/en\/visit-of-matala-dream-beach-and-colorful-place\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Matala Beach<\/span><\/a><\/li><li><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/en\/preveli-beach\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Preveli Beach<\/a><\/mark><\/li><li>or the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/en\/balos-beach-the-incredible-pink-lagoon-of-crete\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Balos Lagoon<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Of course, we could not conclude this part dedicated to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/en\/pink-sand-wild-creek-palm-grove-what-are-the-10-most-beautiful-beaches-in-crete\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\">most beautiful beaches of Crete<\/mark><\/a> without mentioning the most beautiful and spectacular one: Balos Beach and its pink and white sands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Balos is a peninsula on the southeastern tip of the island. A breathtaking beach where we recommend you to go swimming.<\/p>\n<\/span>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>hen the weather is nice and you want to travel a little, the Mediterranean basin is often one of the preferred destinations for travelers. Greece is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful and picturesque tourist destinations in Europe. And among all the Greek islands (Santorini, Mykonos, Kefalonia, Corfu, Zakynthos), Crete, for the multiplicity of tourist [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":5175,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[63],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-12554","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-visit-crete"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.8 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Where to Go in Crete in 2023? 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