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Top 10 things to do

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Crete Greece

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1. Ancient Knossos

• Knossos or Cnossos is the largest Bronze Age archaeological site on Crete and is considered Europe's oldest city.

• The name Knossos survives from ancient Greek references to the major city of Crete.

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2. Samariá Gorge

• The gorge of Samaria is situated in the National park of Samaria, in the White Mountains in West Crete.

• It was created by a small river running between the White Mountains (Lefká Óri) and Mt. Volakias.

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3. Elafonissi Beach

• Elafonisi is located 76km west of Chania and 5km south of ChrysoskalitisaMonastery

• Exotic beaches with white sand and turquoise waters, reminding of the Caribbean, are formed on either sides of the peninsula.

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4. Chania Old Town & Harbour

• Probably the most beautiful resort on the island, Chaniawas briefly the island’s capital.

• The old town which spreads out from the harbour is a favourite with tourists for its narrow cobbled streets and stunning Venetian architecture.

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5. Lake Kournas

• For natural beauty it’s hard to beat the view out over Lake Kounas, surrounded by lush fields and forests and with the stunning White Mountains as a backdrop.

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6. Lychnostatis Open Air Museum

• Lychnostatis Open Air Museum is a museum in Hersonissos, Heraklion, Crete.

• It is an autonomous private foundation, established in July 1992, based on private collection owned by ophthalmologist YiorgosMarkakis.

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7. Anogia & Zoniana Cave

• Anogia has a sad history for here in World War II the occupying German army razed the village to the ground and killed all the men of the village in retaliation for the kidnap of the German leader on the island.

• Today, a memorial in the village marks the tragic event.

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8. Agios Nikolaos

• Agios Nikolaos is another pretty town and popular holiday resort.

• The whole town has a cosmopolitan atmosphere and is good for families as many of the amenities are close together.

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9. Spinalonga Island

• The island of Spinalonga, officially known as Kalydon, is located in the Gulf of Elounda in north-eastern Crete, in Lasithi, next to the town of Elounda.

• The island is further assigned to the area of Kalydon.

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10. Rethymnon Old Town

• The old town of Rethymnon is one of the best-preserved towns of the Renaissance.

• Lying in the heart of modern Rethymnon, it combines the oriental features of the Turkish period with Renaissance-style Venetian architecture.

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