City: Crete
Top Things to do in Crete
Top Hotels in Crete
- 1. Candia Park Village
- 2. Stella Island Luxury Resort & Spa
- 3. Creta Maris Beach Resort
- 4. Mitsis Laguna Resort & Spa
- 5. Kiani Beach Resort Family All Inclusive
- 6. Stella Palace Resort & Spa
- 7. Angela Studios & Apartments
- 8. Domes of Elounda, Autograph Collection
- 9. Village Heights Resort
- 10. Asterion Suites & Spa
7 Castles in Crete That You Shouldn't Miss
Crete (Greek: Κρήτη, Kríti ['kriti]; Ancient Greek: Κρήτη, Krḗtē) is the largest and most populous of the Greek islands, the 88th largest island in the world and the fifth largest island in the Mediterranean Sea, after Sicily, Sardinia, Cyprus, and Corsica. Crete and a number of surrounding islands and islets constitute the region of Crete (Greek: Περιφέρεια Κρήτης), one of the 13 top-level administrative units of Greece. The capital and the largest city is Heraklion. As of 2011, the region had a population of 623,065.
Restaurants in Crete
1. Castello del Molo (Koules)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,164 reviews
Reviewed By simonrstones - Bolton, United Kingdom
I really enjoyed my time visiting the Koules Venetian fortress - an iconic feature of the Heraklion port. With a nominal entry fee of €2, you can enjoy a good hour or so wandering around, with amazing views over the port as well. A must see if you're in Heraklion.
2. Gramvousa Fortress
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 525 reviews
Reviewed By KatrienS955 - Ghent, Belgium
There is a decent climb up to the Venetian fortress, of which rather little is left. One can still visit the chapel, and see where the walls were. The reason to climb up however, are the great views of the bays surrounding the fortress, located on an island. For those unwilling to climb up, there is a nice beach at the bottom, and even there there are great views. There is also a ruined boat lying inside the bay.
3. Koules Of Loutro
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 14 reviews
Reviewed By p3020014 - Heraklion, Greece
After a 2 hour hike from Hora Sfakion you end up at this amazing fortress, now taken over by sheep and goat herds! The view is great and is definately worth to visit!
4. Firkas Fortress
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 299 reviews
Reviewed By 0011223344 - London, United Kingdom
I found this very interesting. The fortress itself is free, with a lovely view back into the harbour, but the museum on the site is so worth visiting. The model of Hania is super, the war mapping and invaders routes on ground floor also very interesting. Up on the first floor the world war exhibits are brilliant. Learning about the British, Canadians, Australians that came to the island to defend and then their own civil struggle. Some great records. My husband didn't join me, I went on my own and spent two hours there. Roasting there, they have some air blowers but wear as little as possible! Good toilets on first floor.
