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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Local Guide • 6 min read Packing for Crete in September is fairly easy. You can still expect plenty of warm, sunny days, so most of the clothes […]