Overview of Crete (Island Overview) (Κρήτη)
Visiter Crete (Island Overview) (Κρήτη) dans le district de Crete (Crète (La Canée, Héraklion, Réthymnon & Agios Nikolaos)) permet de découvrir Palace of Knossos & Heraklion Archaeological Museum, accessible via Heraklion Port & Kazantzakis Airport (HER) (32 km) (altitude 110 m above sea level, 624,408 habitants). La ville séduit par sa plateia, son front de mer et les spécialités de Crète (La Canée, Héraklion, Réthymnon & Agios Nikolaos).
Key Local Landmarks in Crete (Island Overview): Palace of Knossos & Heraklion Archaeological Museum · Chania & Rethymno Venetian Harbors · Samaria Gorge, Balos Lagoon & Elafonisi Beach.
Getting to Crete (Island Overview): Ferries, Flights & KTEL Transit
Direct 50-minute flights from Athens to Chania (CHQ) and Heraklion (HER), overnight Blue Star / Minoan Lines ferries from Piraeus E2/E3, and KTEL Crete coastal coaches. Depuis le pôle de Heraklion (HER) & Chania (CHQ) Airports and Ferry Ports, les ferries Blue Star, vols et bus KTEL relient directement Crete (Island Overview) (Heraklion Port & Kazantzakis Airport (HER) (32 km)) et Crete.
What to See & Do Around Crete (Island Overview)
- Palace of Knossos & Heraklion Archaeological Museum: Key landmark and visitor highlight in Crete (Island Overview) (Crete).
- Chania & Rethymno Venetian Harbors: Key landmark and visitor highlight in Crete (Island Overview) (Crete).
- Samaria Gorge, Balos Lagoon & Elafonisi Beach: Key landmark and visitor highlight in Crete (Island Overview) (Crete).
- Plateia & Front de Mer de Crete (Island Overview) : Promenade autour du port ou de la place centrale, des ruelles blanchies et des tavernes.
- Criques, Plages & Sentiers (Crete) : Randonnées panoramiques et baignade autour de Crete (Island Overview).
- Excursions en Crète (La Canée, Héraklion, Réthymnon & Agios Nikolaos) : Combinez la visite de Crete (Island Overview) avec les sites majeurs de Crète (La Canée, Héraklion, Réthymnon & Agios Nikolaos) : Minoan Palace of Knossos, Chania Venetian Harbor, Balos Lagoon, Elafonisi Pink Sand Beach, Samaria Gorge, and Rethymno Fortezza..
What to Eat in Crete (Island Overview) — Traditional Greek Taverna & Regional Crete Cuisine
Crete (Island Overview) shares the culinary traditions of Crète (La Canée, Héraklion, Réthymnon & Agios Nikolaos) (Dakos Barley Rusk with Xinomyzithra Cheese) and Crete. Look for these signature Greek dishes, wines, and taverna customs when visiting Crete (Island Overview):
- Dakos Barley Rusk with Xinomyzithra Cheese,Regional specialty enjoyed across Crete (Island Overview) and Crete (€8–€22 at local tavernas).
- Antikristo Slow-Roasted Lamb,Regional specialty enjoyed across Crete (Island Overview) and Crete (€8–€22 at local tavernas).
- Kalitsounia Herb & Cheese Pies,Regional specialty enjoyed across Crete (Island Overview) and Crete (€8–€22 at local tavernas).
- Gamopilafo Wedding Pilaf & Chania Bougatsa,Regional specialty enjoyed across Crete (Island Overview) and Crete (€8–€22 at local tavernas).
- Regional Greek Wine, Ouzo & Tsipouro Pairing: Tsikoudia (Cretan Raki served chilled with complimentary fruit after every meal), Vidiano & Liatiko Cretan Wines
- Local Taverna & Agora Tip: Chania Agora & Old Venetian Harbor Backstreets, Heraklion 1866 Central Market (Odos 1866) & Archanes Village Tavernas. Never rush out after asking for the bill in Crete—almost every taverna brings a complimentary carafe of chilled tsikoudia (raki) and seasonal fruit or halva on the house.
Nearby Greek Towns & Islands from Crete (Island Overview)
Combine a stop in Crete (Island Overview) with these closest neighboring Greek towns, villages, and islands across Crete and Crète (La Canée, Héraklion, Réthymnon & Agios Nikolaos):
Best Time to Visit Crete (Island Overview)
Apr–Oct. Parcourez toutes les villes de Crète (La Canée, Héraklion, Réthymnon & Agios Nikolaos) ou consultez le répertoire complet des 1,450 villes et îles de Grèce.