Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Crete Highlights
Make a date with King Minos at the
Palace of Knossos
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Follow up a pilgrimage to
Moni Preveli
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)
with a swim on palm-studded
Preveli Beach
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)
Explore Minoan ruins and sample the local tipple in
Iraklio Wine Country
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Embark on an aimless wander around the evocative historic quarter of
Hania
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Find out why
Moni Arkadiou
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) occupies such an important spot in the
Cretan soul
Feel the poignant history of the former leper colony on
Spinalonga Island
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Cycle among windmills on the
Lasithi Plateau
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Revel in isolated
Elafonisi
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)
, one of Crete's most magical beaches
Get lost in the charismatic jumble of buildings in
Rethymno's old quarter
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Hike the
Samaria Gorge
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)
, one of Europe's longest canyons
