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Attractions in Crete

Sights, markets, museums and nights out in Crete, with our top choices first and then the places readers open most.

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Souda Bay Commonwealth Cemetery

LandmarkSouda Bay Commonwealth Cemetery

Loggia Suites

SightLoggia Suites

Arkadi

Cathedral Holy Temple of Saint Titus

ChurchCathedral Holy Temple of Saint Titus

SightCentral Court

Loutra

a large castle sitting on top of a lush green hillside

SightKoules Fortress

Rimondi Fountain

Historic siteRimondi Fountain

a large body of water sitting next to a lush green hillside

SightNisida Spinalonga

Transfiguration Monastery

TempleTransfiguration Monastery

SightPolyrrhenia

Moni Odigitrias

SightMoni Odigitrias

Minoan Palace of Malia

Historic siteMinoan Palace of Malia

Limani

Fourni

LandmarkAposelemi Dam

Plaka

SightPlaka

Philioremos Peak Sanctuary

Historic sitePhilioremos Peak Sanctuary

Ancient stone ruins with a large staircase and green trees

SightArchea Eleftherna

SightAg. Georgios

Church of Panagia

ChurchChurch of Panagia Kera

Nautilos Exceptional Daily classic, semi private & private Cruises to Chrissi island

SightNautilos Exceptional Daily classic, semi private & private Cruises to Chrissi island

Ahmet Aga Minaret

Historic siteAhmet Aga Minaret

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DestinationsWhere to go, when to go and how to get around in 221 countries. Every practical fact shows the date we checked it and who checked it.Where to stayNeighborhoods walked end to end: who each area suits, how far it is from the airport train, and the hotels we would book ourselves.PlanVisas and entry rules, travel insurance, eSIMs and rail passes, explained in plain words and rechecked when the rules change.EventsFestivals, concerts and tours with confirmed dates, rooms near the venue and the fastest way on to the next city.StoriesField reports and data stories from the road. We time the queues, count the costs and say what changed since last year.