In this video, we highlight 7 places you should visit in Crete Greece in 2021. Crete is the largest island of Greece and has many things to do and see. These are the 7 best things to do in Crete:

7. The 7th best thing to do in Crete is visit Heraklion. This is the largest city on the island and is also the capital of Crete, so it’s the perfect place to start your journey. Heraklion has a long history and has Arab as well as Venetian influences. It’s a great destination for anyone who loves a combination of history, beaches, and food.

6. The 6th best thing to do in Crete is to spend time at Elafonisi Beach. This pristine beach is located on the west coast of the island, about 72 km south-west of Chania. The clear, turquoise waters have brought travellers here for centuries and it was very busy when we were there as well. Not only does the lagoon have crystal blue waters with excellent visibility, but Elafonisi also has very gentle waves and is the perfect place to swim and relax.

5. Heraklion has attracted ever-greater attention as a wine destination in recent years and more than two-thirds of Crete’s vineyards are found here. The region accounts for about 80% of the island’s wine production. We went wine tasting in the nearby town of Dafnes, and highly recommend it. Not only is the setting extremely beautiful, but the wine tastings are also affordable and delicious.

4. The 4th thing you can’t miss in Crete, Greece is Matala beach. This beach is located 68km to the southwest of Heraklion, which is about an hour drive. It’s one of the most popular tourist destinations of Crete and is a true hippie town with some incredible cave and rock formations.

3. At number 3, we have the Knossos ruins, which are widely considered to be Europe’s oldest city. The Palace of Knossos is located just south of modern-day Heraklion, near the north coast of Crete. Built by the old civilization called the Minoans, it covers about 150,000 square feet or 14,000 square meters.

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2. Chania was by far our favorite city in Crete. On one hand, it’s beautiful and different from the other cities in Crete, and on the other hand it’s a great base to explore the island’s highlights from. The city itself is located on the northwest coast and known for its 14th-century Venetian harbor, narrow streets and waterfront restaurants.

1. Balos beach is the number one thing to do on Crete in our opinion. The panoramic views from above are some of the best we’ve seen throughout our travels so far. Balos is located in a wild, remote area about 1 hour to the west of Chania. It’s so spectacular that you may want to spend a full day here.

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VIDEO CHAPTERS:
0:00 Intro
0:32 Heraklion
1:40 Elafonissi Beach
2:46 Dafnes Wine Region
3:43 Matala Beach
5:00 Knossos Ruins
6:15 Chania
7:24 Balos Beach
9:04 Outro

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