
14 Best Places to Visit in Crete
Set in the glistening blue waters of the Mediterranean Sea is the magical, ancient paradise of Crete.

Set in the glistening blue waters of the Mediterranean Sea is the magical, ancient paradise of Crete.

Olive trees, charming tumbledown buildings, ancient history, beautiful coastlines, crystal clear waters, delicious food…it must be Greece.

White-sand beaches washed by turquoise seas, towering cliffs plunging into deep blue water, and lush inland landscapes give this Ionian island an almost unreal beauty.

Sun-drenched beaches, dramatic mountain landscapes, and thousands of years of history combine to create one of the Mediterranean’s most rewarding destinations.

Located in southeast Europe, Greece is made up of a very mountainous and hilly mainland peninsula and thousands of islands.

Legend has it that the gods created the Sporades Islands by tossing colored pebbles into the Aegean Sea.

Sun-drenched coastlines, crystal-clear waters, and whitewashed villages have made these islands one of Greece’s most enchanting destinations.

Whitewashed villages, winding cliffside paths, and crystal-clear seas have made these islands some of the most iconic destinations in Greece.

Perched on the peaks of towering sandstone pillars formed millions of years ago stand six monasteries, most of which were constructed during the Middle Ages.

This second largest city in Greece dates back to 315 BC and was once the richest city of the Byzantine Empire.

Greece is known as the birthplace of civilization and democracy, not to mention the Olympics.

Sometimes countries simply don’t live up to the picture on the postcard. Sometimes places become overdone and tired.

It’s difficult to pinpoint exactly how many islands are dotted throughout Greece.

Greece is a magnificent destination bursting with beauty, culture and history.

Somewhere on the southeastern coast of the Peloponnese, a massive limestone rock rises from the sea.
