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How to get around Crete

Flights to Crete can land at Heraklion Kazantzakis Airport, which is the main one; from there, an urban bus is all you need to get to the nearest city centres. The second international airport in Crete is Chania Daskalogiannis on the other side of the island, which has a series of shuttles and buses for reaching the island's cities. Both airports have a taxi and car hire service available. There is also a small domestic airport located near Sitia which is used for domestic connections to Greece. The entire island is well served by buses.

What to see in Crete

Crete has a spectacular history just waiting to be discovered! The archaeological site of Knossos is one of the most beautiful and important on the island, and is guaranteed to have an impact on anyone who visits it. Nature lovers will surely want to visit the gorges of Samariá, the second-largest "canyon" in Europe. The Spinalonga Fortress will appeal to history buffs a great deal. The beautiful Candia Museum is also worth a visit.

The best beaches of Crete

The first stop that many recommend is the islet of Elafonisi, reachable on foot thanks to the low water that connects it to Crete; it is a suggestive place with spectacular pink sand, a dream-like sea and an extraordinary landscape. An absolute must-see! Balos Lagoon is also of strong visual impact with its white sands and wonderful blue sea. The beach of Vai is one of the most popular destinations for lovers of wild nature. Kedrodassos is another beautiful beach with very fine sand.

Dining suggestions

Crete is full of delicacies to taste! Greek cuisine is delicious and has many mouth-watering recipes. Crete is full of family-run establishments run by locals, where you can sample authentic island cuisine. Wherever you stay, it takes very little to find all the authentic flavours of Greece!

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