🇬🇷 Creta

📍 About Creta

Greece's largest island: the Minoan palace of Knossos, the Samaria Gorge, Elafonisi Beach, and Cretan cuisine.

🗺️ What to do & see in Creta

• ✅Explore the ruins of the Minoan palace of Knossos
• ✅Swim in the pink-hued lagoon of Elafonisi Beach
• ✅Hike through the Samaria Gorge
• ✅Stroll through the Venetian old town of Chania
• ✅Visit the Heraklion Archaeological Museum
• ✅Relax at Balos Beach and its turquoise lagoon

🏛️ Must-see attractions in Creta

• ⭐Knossos Palace
• ⭐Elafonisi Beach
• ⭐Samaria Gorge
• ⭐Chania Old Town
• ⭐Balos Lagoon
• ⭐Heraklion Archaeological Museum

🍽️ Local cuisine in Creta

• 🍴Dakos, barley rusk topped with grated tomato and mizithra cheese
• 🍴Moussaka, an eggplant, meat, and béchamel casserole
• 🍴Roast lamb with potatoes and herbs
• 🍴Cretan graviera cheese, aged with a strong flavor
• 🍴Raki, a local spirit typically served after meals

💡 Travel tips for Creta

• 💡From May to October the weather is warm and sunny
• 💡Rent a car to discover more remote beaches
• 💡Wear sturdy footwear if hiking the Samaria Gorge
• 💡Bring sun protection and plenty of water as the sun is intense
• 💡The island is large, so plan your itinerary to avoid long drives