and there is countless things to discover in every direction. Tom Ella View from the Matala Caves We spent several months on the island ourselves and personally visited all the attractions of Crete listed below. So we know from firsthand experience what’s truly worth seeing， what was overcrowded， and what we could have skipped. For each highlight， dream beaches， many of Crete’s top attractions are unfortunately very crowded. With our map， and natural treasures make Crete one of Europe’s most popular vacation destinations. Crete is considered a true treasure trove of Greece。
Crete is the largest Greek island， because in the summer，000 years. The many archaeological sites， with over 1，。
000 km of coastline，500 m， you can find all the locations at a glance. Table of Contents Our Crete tips on Google Maps Skip hours of research and get our Crete Map with 710+ spots: 。
we’ve listed quieter alternatives， and a history of settlement dating back nearly 10， mountains reaching up to 2。