The Rough Guide to Crete

This practical travel guide to Crete features detailed factual travel tips and points-of-interest structured lists of all iconic must-see sights as well as some off-the-beaten-track treasures. Our itinerary suggestions and expert author picks of things to see and do will make it a perfect companion both, ahead of your trip and on the ground. This Crete guide book is packed full of details on how to get there and around, pre-departure information and top time-saving tips, including a visual list of things not to miss. Our colour-coded maps make Crete easier to navigate while you're there. This guide book to Crete has been fully updated post-COVID-19 and it comes with a free eBook.

The Rough Guide to CRETE covers: Iraklio; Lasithi; Rethymno; Hania.

Inside this Crete travel guide you'll find:

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EVERY TYPE OF TRAVELLER

Experiences selected for every kind of trip to Crete, from off-the-beaten-track adventures in the Minoan palace of Knossos to family activities in child-friendly places, like Elafonisi or chilled-out breaks in popular tourist areas, like Lasithi Plateau.

PRACTICAL TRAVEL TIPS

Essential pre-departure information including Crete entry requirements, getting around, health information, travelling with children, sports and outdoor activities, food and drink, festivals, culture and etiquette, shopping, tips for travellers with disabilities and more.

TIME-SAVING ITINERARIES

Includes carefully planned routes covering the best of Crete, which give a taste of the richness and diversity of the destination, and have been created for different time frames or types of trip.

DETAILED REGIONAL COVERAGE

Clear structure within each sightseeing chapter of this Crete travel guide includes regional highlights, brief history, detailed sights and places ordered geographically, recommended restaurants, hotels, bars, clubs and major shops or entertainment options.

INSIGHTS INTO GETTING AROUND LIKE A LOCAL

Tips on how to beat the crowds, save time and money and find the best local spots for beach walks, hiking, visiting water parks or hiking one of Crete's countless gorge hikes that take you from the mountains to the sea.

HIGHLIGHTS OF THINGS NOT TO MISS

Rough Guides' rundown of Hania, Agios Nikolaos, Sitia and Rethymno's best sights and top experiences helps to make the most of each trip to Crete, even in a short time.

HONEST AND INDEPENDENT REVIEWS

Written by Rough Guides' expert authors with a trademark blend of humour, honesty and expertise, this Crete guide book will help you find the best places, matching different needs.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

Comprehensive 'Contexts' chapter of this travel guide to Crete features fascinating insights into Crete, with coverage of history, religion, ethnic groups, environment, wildlife and books, plus a handy language section and glossary.

FABULOUS FULL COLOUR PHOTOGRAPHY

Features inspirational colour photography, including the stunning Lasithi Plateau and the spectacular Melidoni Cave.

COLOUR-CODED MAPPING

Practical full-colour maps, with clearly numbered, colour-coded keys for quick orientation in Iraklio, Lasithi and many more locations in Crete, reduce the need to go online.

USER-FRIENDLY LAYOUT

With helpful icons, and organised by neighbourhood to help you pick the best spots to spend your time.

FREE EBOOK

Free eBook download with every purchase of this guide book to Crete allows you to access all of the content from your phone or tablet, for on-the-road exploration.