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Best Things to Do
Top 5 Best Things to Do in Crete [2025]
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Elafonissi Beach
4.4
/5
31 reviews
6.3
Based on 16,135 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone +49 951 24767
Address: Kissamos 730 01, Greece
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
No.1 of Water Fun Attractions in Crete
Highlights:
Unique backdrop for photos
Windsurfing & kayaking adventures await
49% positive reviews
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About Pink Lake: Pink Lake English :Las coloradas Pink Lake is about 3 hours drive from Cancun. It is actually a salt drying field. The pink lake is pink because there are various red microbes in the lake. So the spectacular pink lake is formed. (The photo is almost no need to color the color is so pink) 🚃 Regarding how to get there: the above mentioned one-way takes at least 3 hours, because it will pass through a relatively remote road (the kind that can't see houses and people when you walk a few kilometers), And when you walk through these places [the mobile phone will have no signal! The mobile phone will have no signal! The mobile phone will have no signal! ] If there is any accident on the way to the car, the consequences are unimaginable. Based on the above 👆🏻, I really don't recommend driving by car. Personally feel that the safest way to go is to report to the local One day tour (day tour), the price is about 70-120 US knife. Why is it so far apart? Because it can be bargained, my price is 75 US knife/person, for your reference only. ⚠️ Let me talk about the precautions: because this is a private salt drying field, everyone must abide by relevant regulations: such as not allowed to enter the water, not allowed to fly drones, etc.
The pink beach looks very beautiful. There are still some very good views on this beach. The pink sand looks perfect. Many things here are worth visiting.
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Knossos Palace
4.4
/5
37 reviews
5.3
From £21.52
Based on 13,869 reviews
32.7 km from downtown
Phone +30 281 023 1940
Address: Knossos 714 09, Greece
Recommended sightseeing time: 1 hour
Highlights:
Knossos nature views by mountains & water
Explore early Aegean architecture ruins
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Knossos Palace is also a very historical huge palace building, this palace is a very historical place, this area is also a very fun historical ancient city, you can slowly enjoy the scenery here.
All tickets are 10 euros. As soon as I entered, my heart boiled. Although I didn't hire a tour guide, I could see it just by traveling books. The sun is very big, I regret not holding an umbrella, even foreigners have supported it. Remember to bring more water in and put on good shoes. The dolphin mural in the Queen's room was almost missed, because some of it was repaired, and I didn't notice that the dolphin mural was in the corner of the room. I walked back and forth three times before I found that the crowd gathered .....
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Heraklion Archaeological Museum
4.7
/5
44 reviews
4.6
Based on 7,736 reviews
31.7 km from downtown
Phone +30 281 027 9000
Address: Ξανθουδίδη και, Chatzidaki 1, Iraklio 712 02, Greece
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
Highlights:
Open until 8 PM & relaxed
Mysterious Phaistos Disc exhibit
43% positive reviews
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As we all know, Greek civilization is the origin of European civilization, and even influenced the progress and development of civilization around the world. But where did Greek civilization originate? That is Crete. Come to the Heraklion Archaeological Museum to find out.
The Heraklion Archaeological Museum is a famous historical museum on the island of Crete. It houses many cultural relics left by the Heraklion civilization on the island. Most of them have a history of more than 2,000 years. They are mainly pottery and look very simple and primitive. It is definitely worth a visit.
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Balos Lagoon
5.0
/5
10 reviews
4.1
Based on 11,156 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Address: Kissamos, Crete 734 00, Greece
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
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The trip to Balos Beach is definitely a self-driving adventure into nature, not a traditional sightseeing trip. Although it is more convenient to take a boat from Chania and take you directly to the beach, a stay of one or two hours is a bit rushed for tourists to truly immerse themselves in the beauty of this paradise. Therefore, I recommend you to choose to drive yourself, even if the last ten kilometers of the mountain road are challenging.
Challenging and beautiful self-driving road
The last ten kilometers are unpaved winding dirt roads, which are a test for the vehicle's suspension system. However, all the bumps will disappear when you finally reach the open free parking lot at the top of the mountain. Before parking, you need to pay an environmental protection fee of 2 euros per person.
Next, the downhill journey from the parking lot to the beach is about two or three kilometers. Although it is a rugged mountain road, the panoramic view of Balos Lagoon along the way will immerse you in the stunning scenery every step of the way.
The unique charm of Balos Beach
Baros Beach is famous for its white sand and jelly-clear water. When the tide is low, the entire bay becomes a natural giant swimming pool, with a depth of less than 1.5 meters. You can even lie directly on the beach and enjoy the soothing sea water. There are also some small fish swimming around, adding a bit of fun to your water play experience.
Tips for enjoying the beach time
Once you arrive at the beach, you will find that there are limited parasols and lounge chairs here because this is a nature reserve. Many tourists will bring their own parasols and beach towels and lie on the beach to enjoy the sun. The sun in Crete is very strong, so be sure to apply high-factor sunscreen to protect your skin.
Usually around 5 or 6 pm, the sea water will start to rise, and tourists will start to return one after another. The uphill road back requires a lot of physical strength, but when you think back to the unique beauty of Balos Beach, all the efforts are worth it.
In Balos, I really refreshed my understanding of the color of the sea and beach! It can be so colorful! Without further ado, let's take a look at the pictures!
Take a cruise from Kosamos Pier at 10:10, arrive at Gramvousa Island in an hour, play for 2 hours, get on the boat for half an hour, play for 2 and a half hours, and return at 4:10.
Ticket price is 27, student voucher is 23
No.
5
Old Venetian Port of Chania
4.4
/5
13 reviews
4.1
Based on 6,645 reviews
78.1 km from downtown
Address: Ag. Markou 8, Chania 731 32, Greece
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
Highlights:
Colorful houses & turquoise waters
Ancient Venetian port ruins
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In 1538, the Venetians began to build fortifications in Chania to protect Venice from complete subjugation by the Ottoman Turks. Nearly five hundred years later, only the eastern and western fortifications remain today, enjoying the breeze of the Mediterranean.
This small port is also quite interesting. The landscape of this port is also very good. The communication on the port is also quite good. You can rent some ships here, and it is also very effective to go out to sea.
[Scenery] The night view here is also beautiful
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