Island guides,
written for travellers.

Plan a Crete honeymoon: Chania Old Town, Elounda luxury, south-coast hideaways and a sample couples itinerary.

Visiting Crete in winter: temperatures, rainfall, open towns, hiking and food-focused trips.

Which Crete airport should you fly into? Heraklion (HER) vs Chania (CHQ), airlines and open-jaw tips.

Best day trips from Chania: Elafonissi, Balos, Samaria, Falassarna and Sfakia with driving times.

Best day trips from Rethymno: Preveli palm beach, Plakias, Spili and Arkadi Monastery.

Plan a Crete road trip from Chania to Sitia: overnight stops, drive times and rental tips.

Why April, May and October are the best months for Crete: weather, crowds, Samaria opening and prices.

Where to base a Crete family holiday: shallow beaches near Chania, Rethymno and Agios Nikolaos.

Discover the best Cretan cheeses, pastries, and wines on a storytelling walking food tour of Rethymno Old Town.

A complete guide to hiking in Rethymno, Crete. Explore the family-friendly Imbros Gorge and conquer the high-altitude Pachnes summit.

The best things to do across all four regions of Crete: west coast beaches, Samaria Gorge, Knossos, Rethymno old town, Spinalonga, Vai and much more.

Preveli Beach Crete: palm gorge swimming, boat from Plakias vs cliff walk, Preveli Monastery, parking, and the best months to visit in 2026.

Imbros Gorge in Sfakia, Crete: 8 km, 3-4 hours, open all year, and far less crowded than Samaria. Complete guide to the route, transport and what to expect.

Matala in southern Crete: the hippie cave village of the 1970s, today a laid-back beach town with red sandstone cliffs, crystal-clear water and a fascinating history.

Crete is one of the oldest wine-producing regions on earth. A guide to Cretan PDO wines, the main grape varieties (Vidiano, Kotsifali, Mandilari), and the best wineries to visit near Heraklion.

The four most important monasteries in Crete: Arkadi (1866 siege), Toplou (Byzantine icons), Gouverneto & Katholiko (cave monastery), and Preveli (WWII history).

Crete's most beautiful and distinctive villages: Archanes (wine & Minoan ruins), Anogia (music & weaving), Loutro (car-free), Kritsa (Byzantine art), Spili and more.

The best day trips from Heraklion, Crete in 2026: Knossos, Phaistos, Matala, Lasithi Plateau, Archanes, Elounda & Spinalonga, Gortyn, Agios Nikolaos and the Peza wine route.

The Cretan diet is one of the world's most studied food cultures: olive oil, wild greens, legumes, cheese, honey and seasonal vegetables — a Mediterranean way of eating with 4,000 years of history.

The complete guide to eating in Chania: the Agora market, the best tavernas in the old town, traditional Cretan dishes and local olive oil, cheese and raki.

Is Samaria Gorge open in 2026? Opening season (May–Oct), closure rules, 18 km route, packing list, Chania buses and Agia Roumeli ferry return.

Everything you need to know before visiting Knossos: tickets, opening hours, what to see, the history of the Minoans and practical tips for your visit.

A first-timer guide to Crete: how to get there, which region to base in, how long to stay, getting around, the must-sees, and practical tips.

Everything about getting to Crete by ferry in 2026: overnight routes from Piraeus to Heraklion and Chania, operators, prices and booking tips.

A map-style overview of every ferry route serving Crete in 2026 — the Piraeus links to Heraklion and Chania, the western port of Kissamos, and seasonal connections.

A guide to the best beaches in Crete — Balos, Elafonisi, Falassarna, Preveli and Vai — with access, parking and the best time to visit each.

Where to stay in Crete in 2026: the best areas for beaches, old-town charm, families and luxury — from Chania and Rethymno to Elounda.

A practical 7-day Crete itinerary by rental car: Chania, Balos and Elafonisi, the Samaria Gorge, Rethymno, Heraklion and Knossos, finishing in Lasithi.

How to rent a car in Crete in 2026: why you need one, typical costs, insurance and fuel, driving the north-coast highway and mountain roads, and where to book.

A relaxed 10-day Crete road trip covering Chania, the west-coast beaches, the Samaria Gorge, the south coast, Rethymno, Heraklion, Knossos and eastern Lasithi.

Getting from Heraklion (HER) and Chania (CHQ) airports to your hotel in 2026: private transfers, taxis, buses and car rental, with typical times and costs.

A family-friendly Crete itinerary: shallow safe beaches, easy gorge walks, Knossos and Spinalonga, water parks and short drives, with practical tips.

Only have a long weekend on Crete? A focused 3-day plan for either the west (Chania) or the centre (Heraklion) without rushing.

A guide to hiking in Crete: the legendary Samaria Gorge, gentler Imbros and Agia Irini, the E4 path, and when to go, with difficulty and safety notes.

Where to enjoy water sports in Crete: scuba diving, windsurfing and kitesurfing in the Meltemi, sea kayaking, SUP and boat trips — by region and season.

Skip the crowds at Balos and Elafonisi. Lesser-known Crete beaches — Glyka Nera, Loutro, Agiofarango, Kedrodasos — that reward a short walk or boat ride.

Crete weather month by month: average temperatures, rainfall, sea temperature and what to pack, from green winters to hot dry summers and warm-sea autumns.

When to go to Crete, when to avoid, and what to expect each month: weather, crowds, prices, and events throughout the year.