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Top 10 things to do in Crete Greece Created by Crete Holiday HomesWEBSITE : www.crete-holiday-homes.info | EMAIL : [email protected] | CONTACT : +30 697 482 7178 1. Ancient Knossos

Knossosor 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.WEBSITE : www.crete-holiday-homes.info | EMAIL : [email protected] | CONTACT : +30 697 482 7178 Created by Crete Holiday Homes2. Samari Gorge ThegorgeofSamariais situated in the National park ofSamaria, in the White Mountains in WestCrete. It was created by a small river running between the White Mountains (Lefk ri) and Mt. Volakias.WEBSITE : www.crete-holiday-homes.info | EMAIL : [email protected] | CONTACT : +30 697 482 7178 Created by Crete Holiday Homes

3. Elafonissi Beach Elafonisi is located 76km west of Chania and 5km south of Chrysoskalitisa MonasteryExotic beaches with white sand and turquoise waters, reminding of the Caribbean, are formed on either sides of the peninsula.WEBSITE : www.crete-holiday-homes.info | EMAIL : [email protected] | CONTACT : +30 697 482 7178 Created by Crete Holiday Homes

4. Chania Old Town & Harbour Probably the most beautiful resort on the island, Chania was briefly the islands capital.The old town which spreads out from the harbour is a favourite with tourists for its narrow cobbled streets and stunning Venetian architecture.WEBSITE : www.crete-holiday-homes.info | EMAIL : [email protected] | CONTACT : +30 697 482 7178 Created by Crete Holiday Homes

5. Lake Kournas For natural beauty its hard to beat the view out over Lake Kounas, surrounded by lush fields and forests and with the stunning White Mountains as a backdrop.WEBSITE : www.crete-holiday-homes.info | EMAIL : [email protected] | CONTACT : +30 697 482 7178 Created by Crete Holiday Homes

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 Yiorgos Markakis.WEBSITE : www.crete-holiday-homes.info | EMAIL : [email protected] | CONTACT : +30 697 482 7178 Created by Crete Holiday Homes

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.WEBSITE : www.crete-holiday-homes.info | EMAIL : [email protected] | CONTACT : +30 697 482 7178 Created by Crete Holiday Homes

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.WEBSITE : www.crete-holiday-homes.info | EMAIL : [email protected] | CONTACT : +30 697 482 7178 Created by Crete Holiday Homes

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.WEBSITE : www.crete-holiday-homes.info | EMAIL : [email protected] | CONTACT : +30 697 482 7178 Created by Crete Holiday Homes

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.WEBSITE : www.crete-holiday-homes.info | EMAIL : [email protected] | CONTACT : +30 697 482 7178 Created by Crete Holiday Homes

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