What's Crete like?
Visitors to Crete like this family-friendly destination's beaches, museums, cafes, and port. Collect beach glass at top spots like Balos Beach and Elafonissi Beach. While you're here, make time to enjoy other sights such as Heraklion Port.
Where are the best places to stay in Crete?
Here are our travelers' top 5 places to stay in Crete:
AneSea Hotel, in Hersonissos
Mountain hotel within easy reach of Stalis Beach- Free breakfast • Free parking • Free WiFi • 2 bars • Outdoor pool
KYMĀNI Boutique Hotel & Suites, in Agios Vasileios
Boutique hotel- Free WiFi • Outdoor pool • Attentive staff
Inea Sole Hotel, in Chania
Convenient to Nea Chora Beach- Free breakfast • Free WiFi • Outdoor pool • Garden • Attentive staff
Airis Boutique & Suites, in Chania
Boutique hotel within easy reach of Nea Chora Beach- Free breakfast • Free parking • Free WiFi • 3 beach bars • Restaurant
City Lion by Semavi, in Heraklion
City-center guesthouse within easy reach of Heraklion Port- Free WiFi • Attentive staff
What is there to see around Crete?
- Heraklion Port (0.5 mi/0.8 km from the city center)
- Balos Beach (88.6 mi/142.7 km from the city center)
- Elafonissi Beach (90 mi/144.8 km from the city center)
- Agios Titos Church (0.1 mi/0.1 km from the city center)
- Heraklion Town Hall (0.1 mi/0.1 km from the city center)
What is there to do around Crete?
- Heraklion Archaeological Museum (0.2 mi/0.3 km from the city center)
- Historical Museum of Crete (0.2 mi/0.4 km from the city center)
- Natural History Museum of Crete (0.4 mi/0.7 km from the city center)
- Watercity Waterpark (6.9 mi/11 km from the city center)
- Museum of El Greco (10.8 mi/17.3 km from the city center)
Other Popular Crete Attractions
- Heraklion Loggia
- Lions Square
- Eleftherias Square
- Koules Fortress
- Venetian Walls