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Hidden Gems in Crete, Greece.

Want to visit Crete, Greece? This Crete travel guide goes beyond Chania, Heraklion, and Rethymno to bring you the best places to visit in Crete. From local favorites and hidden gem beaches plus tourist faves like Balos, the pink sand beach of Elafonissi and more, here’s where to go in Crete!

Strap on your hiking boots and check out these brilliant walks in Crete.rnrn

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Best things to do in Crete: Insider's Guide region by region. Check more than 50 top things to do in Crete, including best beaches & sites!

Heraklion is the capital city of Crete, the biggest of Greece’s many islands and personally I think one of the best in Greece. I have been to Crete twice already and I love returning each time, so I;ve pulled together my favourite things to do in Heraklion, in addition to my previous guide to Ag Nik! Visiting Crete in general is recommended for the bucket list of any travel lover.

These are the best things to do in Crete, Greece, from beach hopping and dips in aquamarine seas to exploring old towns and discovering Roman relics

Kalypso beach is located on south of Rethymno between Plakias village and Preveli beach. Kalypso is very impressive to say the least as it is surrounded by high rocks. The small port was used as shelter by pirates about 300 years ago.