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Crete Travel Information
By Katia Luz
Crete Travel information - our website is jam-packed with practical information for independent travellers to Crete:
- Getting to and from Crete
- Getting Around in Crete
- Accommodation
- Car Hire
- Local Buses
- Maps
- Travelling in Crete
- Experiences
Crete Travel Information - check out the many Q&A pages to see itineraries and planning ideas for your independent travel in Crete and Greece:
Georgioupolis Beach in the central west of CreteDo you like to choose your beach first, then where to stay?
Do you like to choose your town first, then where to stay?
Would you like to choose your region, then where to stay?
Crete Travel Information - choose your experience, then where to stay?
- Experiences in Crete
- Samaria Gorge Walk
- Rethymno Old Town Gourmet Walk
- Knossos Palace Experience
- A Visit to Spinalonga Island
Choose your airport, then your accommodation?
Crete Travel Information
Crete Travel information - here are some handy sites about Crete. Exploring in Crete, including
- Discover Sougia a tiny village on the south coast
- Hiking the White Mountains with Aori Walks or Dromolatis
- A seafood taverna hidden away in the south - Agia Fotia
- Ideas for treks with local eco tour company Green Tour
- Visit the CretAquarium with the family for hours of joy with marine life
Sougia - a local guide for this small, inaccessible seaside village on the south coast of Chania prefecture. A picturesque bay with peace and quiet, the only real access is by ferry. While away the hours conferring with the flowers...all the information you will need to arrange the most relaxing beach holiday you have ever had. There are small 'rooms for rent' run by local families, and loads of water activities to choose from. Or walkers can explore the nearby Agia Irini Gorge or hike to the ancient site of Lissos. The coastal walk to Tripiti can be arranged with Captain George, who will drop you by boat so you only need to walk one way.
Dromolatis - will take you on personal hiking and mountaineering routes through the White Mountains Crete , starting in Paleochora. Take a 7 day small group tour with Manolis or arrange your own custom tour with him. He knows these mountains well and is a passionate local, sharing his place and his culture with heart.
Aori Walks - offer longer hiking and trekking trips for small groups, in the White Mountains Lefka Ori, in western Crete (below). Anne Deckel is an experienced guide, who takes her visitors to extremes in the 'high deserts' of the mountains.
Aori Walks take you to the White Mountains in western Crete
Agia Fotia Taverna in southern Rethymno, fresh seafood right next to the water in true Greek island style, local Cretan hospitality and dishes.
Agreco Farm just outside Rethymno - recreating centuries old farming practices in a village setting. Visit to find locally produced olive oil, honey, olives and herbs. Visit the taverna for fresh organic meals.
Green Tour - a local eco tour operator offering botanical tours, treks, history and culture tours and more.
CretAquarium - 18 km east of Heraklion, visit with the whole family for a fascinating day of marine discovery.
Onward to other Greek Islands
Crete Travel Information - include these islands in your Greek Island hopping vacation:
Route Guides e-Books
West of Crete - by Car
The guide to the west of Crete includes the following destinations:
• Knossos Palace
• Zaros Village
• Amari Valley
• Old Town Rethymnon
• Lake Kournas
• Old Town Chania
• Samaria Gorge
• Balos Lagoon
• Topolia Gorge
• Elafonisi Beach
East of Crete - by Car
This wonderful guide to the east of the island visits the following destinations:
• Knossos
• Lasithi Plateau
• Dikti Cave
• Elounda
• Spinalonga
• Agios Nikolaos
• Sitia
• Kato Zakros
• Zakros Palace
• Vai Beach
• Kritsa
West Crete - by Bus
This wonderful guide to the west of the island visits the following destinations:
• Knossos
• Rethymnon Old Town
• Arkadi
• Georgioupolis
• Chania Old Town
• Samaria Gorge
• Agia Roumeli
• Sougia
• Agia Irini Gorge
• Paleochora
• Elafonisi Beach
• Balos Lagoon
East Crete - by Bus
This wonderful guide to the east of the island visits the following destinations:
• Knossos
• Agios Nikolaos
• Elounda
• Spinalonga Island
• Sitia
• Vai Beach and Palm Forest
• Palaikastro
• Zakros Gorge
• Kato Zakros
• Makrigialos
• Ierapetra
• Chrissi Island
Getting Here
Crete Travel Information - flights arrive from Athens daily into both Chania International Airport CHQ and Heraklion International Airport HER. Flight duration is around 1 hour.
Flights arrive from European hubs into these airports regularly.
How to choose your airport in Crete.
Ferries depart the Pireaus port of Athens daily for Souda Port in Chania and Heraklion Port. Sailing time differs between regular ferries, 12.5 hours, and superfast ferries, 8.5 hours.
Ferries depart Santorini daily and during summer the trip duration is less than 2 hours on a superfast ferry.
More information on flights, ferries and car hire below.
When you book with our car rental partners - Rental Centre Crete - you are supporting a local company with excellent service and an easy online booking procedure. We are sure you will be well looked after by Harry and his team. Choose from hybrid or non-hybrid vehicles.
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