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Elafonissi Beach
4.4
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31 Reviews
"Beaches and shores"
Knossos Palace
4.4
/5
37 Reviews
"Historic buildings"
Heraklion Archaeological Museum
4.7
/5
44 Reviews
"Museums"
Old Venetian Port of Chania
4.5
/5
13 Reviews
Plateia Venizelou
4.5
/5
30 Reviews
Where to Stay
Discover the most popular places to stay in Crete, complete with recommendations from fellow travelers and special hotel offers
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Isla Brown Chania Resort, Curio Collection by Hilton
4.2
/5
44 Reviews
Amirandes, A Grecotel Resort to Live
4.5
/5
45 Reviews
Aquila Atlantis Hotel
4.4
/5
46 Reviews
Nautilux Rethymno by Mage Hotels
4.7
/5
102 Reviews
Pnoe Breathing Life - Adults Only
4.7
/5
66 Reviews
InterContinental Hotels Crete
4.6
/5
17 Reviews
Domes Zeen Chania, a Luxury Collection Resort, Crete
4.7
/5
66 Reviews
Nana Princess Suites Villas & Spa
4.9
/5
67 Reviews
Domes Noruz Chania, Autograph Collection
4.7
/5
89 Reviews
Cretan Dream Royal
4.5
/5
98 Reviews
Balos Beach
4.3
/5
77 Reviews
Lyttos Mare
4.5
/5
62 Reviews
What to Eat
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Beach House Plakias
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Minos Restaurant
5.0
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6 Reviews
Avg. USD22/person
"Seafood"
7 Thalasses
1 Reviews
Avg. USD36/person
"Seafood"
Ginger Concept
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Avg. USD20/person
"Bars/Bistros"
Central Park
4.3
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4 Reviews
Avg. USD16/person
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Loggia
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Heaven Beach
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"Western-style"
Manoli's Sunrise Restaurant - Snack Bar
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"Western-style"
To Pareaki
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Savoidakis Bakery & Patisserie
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Mare Coffee Bar & Food
4.0
/5
1 Reviews
Avg. USD18/person
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Hagiati
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Popular Luxury Hotels Near Crete
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Villa Bordeaux
10.0
/5
53 Reviews
Grace Hotel, Auberge Resorts Collection
9.7
/5
68 Reviews
Andronis Arcadia Hotel
9.3
/5
76 Reviews
Mystique, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Santorini
9.4
/5
50 Reviews
Cavo Tagoo Santorini
9.4
/5
40 Reviews
Nobu Hotel Santorini
8.8
/5
51 Reviews
Kalesma Mykonos
10.0
/5
41 Reviews
Aeonic Suites and Spa
9.6
/5
62 Reviews
Myconian Naia - Preferred Hotels & Resorts
9.7
/5
58 Reviews
Cavo Tagoo Mykonos
8.6
/5
49 Reviews
Amanzoe
9.0
/5
41 Reviews
Phos the Boutique
9.6
/5
37 Reviews
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Sea Breeze Santorini Beach Resort, Curio Collection by Hilton
9.7
/5
71 Reviews
Elessa Hotel - Adults Only
9.5
/5
12 Reviews
Casa Sunsha Hybrid Retreat Santorini
9.4
/5
23 Reviews
Homeric Poems
9.2
/5
116 Reviews
Grace Hotel, Auberge Resorts Collection
9.7
/5
68 Reviews
Iconic Santorini, a Boutique Cave Hotel by Sandglass
9.7
/5
53 Reviews
Katikies Chromata Santorini - The Leading Hotels of the World
9.5
/5
73 Reviews
Canaves Epitome - Small Luxury Hotels of the World
9.7
/5
44 Reviews
Santo Pure Oia Suites & Villas
9.3
/5
107 Reviews
Andronis Arcadia Hotel
9.3
/5
76 Reviews
Siete Mares Luxury Suites
9.3
/5
23 Reviews
Katikies Santorini - The Leading Hotels Of The World
9.4
/5
68 Reviews
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Fira Deep Blue Suites
9.7
/5
7 Reviews
Aroma Suites
9.2
/5
27 Reviews
Cilon Suites Santorini
9.4
/5
45 Reviews
Astra Suites
9.7
/5
71 Reviews
Oia Mare Villas
9.1
/5
89 Reviews
Virginia's Cave Villas
9.6
/5
42 Reviews
Hector Cave House
9.5
/5
8 Reviews
Marizan Caves & Villas
9.7
/5
69 Reviews
Morfi Cave House
9.2
/5
1 Reviews
Aqua & Terra Traditional Cave Houses
9.4
/5
9 Reviews
Cave Suite Oia
9.5
/5
3 Reviews
Pezoules of Oia
9.5
/5
73 Reviews
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Grand Ambassador Santorini Hotel
8.9
/5
56 Reviews
Aigialos Luxury Traditional Settlement
9.4
/5
72 Reviews
Katikies Garden Santorini - the Leading Hotels of the World
9.3
/5
75 Reviews
Honeymoon Petra Villas
9.6
/5
48 Reviews
Kapari Natural Resort
9.0
/5
42 Reviews
Aspaki by Art Maisons
9.6
/5
61 Reviews
Katikies Villa Santorini - the Leading Hotels of the World
9.6
/5
33 Reviews
Canaves Ena - Small Luxury Hotels of the World
9.7
/5
76 Reviews
Santa Marina, a Luxury Collection Resort, Mykonos
8.9
/5
47 Reviews
Adama Mykonos Boutique Hotel
9.3
/5
51 Reviews
Ftelia Bay Boutique Hotel
9.0
/5
36 Reviews
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Edem Boutique Suites
9.5
/5
38 Reviews
DeLight Boutique Hotel - Small Luxury Hotels of the World
9.4
/5
74 Reviews
Olia Villas & Suites
9.2
/5
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Kymo Luxury Suites Paros
9.9
/5
36 Reviews
Cyano Suites
9.6
/5
49 Reviews
Legacy Suites
9.3
/5
58 Reviews
Onar Patmos
9.6
/5
10 Reviews
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Radisson Blu Zaffron Resort, Santorini
9.1
/5
66 Reviews
Villa Bordeaux
10.0
/5
53 Reviews
Kapari Natural Resort
9.0
/5
42 Reviews
Esperas
9.2
/5
101 Reviews
Popular Hotels with Villas Near Crete
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Vedema, a Luxury Collection Resort, Santorini
9.0
/5
51 Reviews
Andronis Concept Wellness Resort
9.5
/5
48 Reviews
Elies Resorts
9.0
/5
17 Reviews
Saint John Hotel Villas & Spa
8.9
/5
101 Reviews
Santa Marina, a Luxury Collection Resort, Mykonos
8.9
/5
47 Reviews
Mykonos Blu, A Grecotel Resort to Live
9.2
/5
46 Reviews
Myconian Villa Collection - Preferred Hotels & Resorts
9.4
/5
76 Reviews
Cape Sounio, A Grecotel Resort to Live
9.0
/5
57 Reviews
Popular Premium Hotels Near Crete
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Melidonia Suites
9.4
/5
44 Reviews
Astarte Suites
9.4
/5
39 Reviews
Sea Breeze Santorini Beach Resort, Curio Collection by Hilton
9.7
/5
71 Reviews
Acroterra Rosa Luxury Suites & Spa
9.7
/5
67 Reviews
Oscar Beachfront Suites - Adults Only
10.0
/5
23 Reviews
Aqua Blue Beach Hotel
9.2
/5
45 Reviews
Antoperla Luxury Hotel & Spa
8.8
/5
67 Reviews
Vedema, a Luxury Collection Resort, Santorini
9.0
/5
51 Reviews
Alleys All-Suite Hotel & Spa
9.8
/5
51 Reviews
Carpe Diem Santorini
9.2
/5
48 Reviews
Lilium Santorini Hotel
9.5
/5
104 Reviews
Volcano View Hotel Santorini
9.6
/5
137 Reviews
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La Ponta Villas & Suites
9.1
/5
7 Reviews
Coco-Mat Hotel Santorini
9.2
/5
41 Reviews
Maison des Lys - Luxury Suites
9.1
/5
101 Reviews
Epic View Suites
9.2
/5
41 Reviews
Orabel Suites Santorini (Adults Only)
9.8
/5
78 Reviews
Santo Miramare Beach Resort
8.8
/5
55 Reviews
Anastasia Princess Luxury Beach Residence, Adults Only
9.7
/5
45 Reviews
Kouros Village Hotel - Adults Only
9.6
/5
61 Reviews
Opalia Suites
9.8
/5
35 Reviews
Birds Villa Apartments - Including Car Rental
9.1
/5
7 Reviews
Halcyon Days Suites
9.9
/5
33 Reviews
Petit Palace Suites
9.6
/5
119 Reviews
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Popular Types of Attractions in Crete
Nature and wildlife
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Beaches and shores
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Natural scenery
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Mountain climbing
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Historical attractions
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Cultural institutions
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Museums
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Themed exhibition halls
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Sightseeing tours
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Boat tour
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Night view
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Leisure activities
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Spa/massage
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Farms and pastures
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Outdoor activities
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Cycling
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Mountain climbing
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Exhibitions & events
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Parks
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Amusement parks
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Water parks
Popular Attractions in Crete
Knossos Palace
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Heraklion Archaeological Museum
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Plateia Venizelou
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Elafonissi Beach
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Old Venetian Port of Chania
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Knossos Palace
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Knossos Palace
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Plateia Venizelou
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Spinalonga fortress
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Voulisma beach
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Plaka Beach
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Fortezza
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Rimondi Fountain
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Rethymnon Municipal Garden
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Aquaworld Aquarium & Reptile Rescue Centre
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Monastry of Saint George
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Lychnostatis Open Air Museum
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Heraklion Archaeological Museum
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Knossos Palace
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Quad Safari Peninsula
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Arkadi Monastery
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Melidoni Cave
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Livadi Beach
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Elafonissi Beach
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Falassarna Beach
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Balos Lagoon
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