You don’t have to drive across Crete to find a good sunset. Around Heraklion, there are several places where you can finish the day by the sea, above […]
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Heraklion Airport Car Hire: What to Know Before You Land
Hiring a car at Heraklion Airport is straightforward if you sort three things before you fly: book in advance, bring a valid driving licence and ID, and know […]
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Coffee, Lunch and a Long Drive: A Different Day in Crete
Some of the best days in Crete don’t have much of a plan. You have a coffee in the morning, get in the car, follow a road you […]
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Hiking in Crete Without Climbing a Mountain
When people talk about hiking in Crete, the conversation often ends up around mountains, long gorges and serious walking. That can make hiking sound like something you need […]
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Beyond Knossos: Archaeological Sites Near Heraklion
Knossos gets most of the attention, and for good reason. But if you are interested in ancient Crete, stopping at Knossos means seeing only one part of a […]
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Where to Go in Crete When You Want to Slow Down
Local Guide • 7 min read There are days in Crete when you don’t really want to see another archaeological site, find the next famous beach or spend […]
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When Does the Tourist Season End in Crete?
Local Guide • 6 min read One of the most common questions we hear towards the end of summer is surprisingly difficult to answer with a date: When […]
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What Kind of Rental Car Do You Actually Need in Crete?
Local Guide • 6 min read Choosing a rental car in Crete can be surprisingly easy to overthink. You see small city cars, larger family cars, SUVs and […]
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South Crete for a Day: Is It Worth the Drive from Heraklion?
Local Guide • 7 min read South Crete feels surprisingly far away when you’re looking at a map from Heraklion. The north coast is right there. Beaches, restaurants […]
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The Quiet Side of Crete: After Summer
Local Guide • 7 min read Crete doesn’t suddenly become quiet after summer ends. The beaches are still there, the tavernas are still serving lunch, the sea is […]