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
Things to do in Crete, Greece: The Best Gift & Specialty Shops
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. Eklektos Bookshop
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 178 reviews
Book Exchange - new and used books, locally handmade jewelry,gifts and cards. Offering many languages including English, French German, Dutch, Russian fiction and non- fiction.A small independent trader, just off the main square, with access from the seaside or the road.Tour Guides, maps and information available.
Reviewed By AndrewWhitby85 - Leeds, United Kingdom
Well where do I start! Lynne the owner of the Bookshop is so friendly and helpful with great local knowledge and is happy to recommend different companies for various tours and is very happy to sort out a bargain for you amongst her wide range of stationery and New and Used Books. On our recent Holiday we visited the shop twice at the start and end of our Holiday and I’d recommend paying Lynne a visit even if Books aren’t your thing. On a side note Lynne’s beautiful dog Pepper will also give you a warm welcome and a friendly lick. This place was undoubtedly one of the memorable experiences of our Holiday.
2. Marianna's Workshop
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 92 reviews
Reviewed By K2519IKstephenj
A lovely surprise to find this shop in sleepy Maroulas as it’s a tiny village. When you enter the building you are met with beautiful aromas. Mariannas very helpful and knowledgable about the produce she sells. Well worth a visit.
3. Bonsai and Art
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 98 reviews
Konstante Bonsaiausstellung (Eintritt frei) Kleine und grosse Geschenke aus Olivenholz und Treibholz von den hiesigen Straenden. Unikat-Schmuck und Keramik. Suiseki (Naturstein auf Holzbasis). Wir gehen auf Ihre Wuensche ein, z.B. Aenderung eines Schmuckstueckes - kein Problem! Sonderanfertigung einer Keramik. Gerne gestalten wir Ihre Idee. Wir freuen uns auf Ihren Besuch.
Reviewed By 99joseff
Must do on your way to Balos Beach! If you want to take home s.th. special, not the standard souvenir! Beautiful show room with unique things made of local natural elements. The most impressive are Mike's olive bonsais! Also ask for their organic olive oil. if you are lucky, they have some left to sell you.
4. Fisika
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 65 reviews
How is soap made? Why choose a natural face cream instead of a commercial one? To find out, meet us in our family workshop, named FISIKA, located at Gerani's beachfront street, where we make 100% natural, handmade vegan soap & vegetarian skin creams from scratch. Our simple efficient formulas, grandma's recipes and the richest ingredients like organic olive oil, lavender, rose, coffee etc. lead you to a discovery of your own: the natural gift of pure, luxurious skincare. See how it's made, test products and buy unique, handy gifts. Straight from our family to yours! Get a free tour in the workshop, or book a DIY soap seminar with your friends. Open Monday to Saturday 9am-11pm, and on Sundays 7pm-11pm. Product range: Cleansing soap bars, Hydrating skin creams, Massage oils, Natural scents, Gift packs, Marble accessories, Seminars- workshops. Find us next to Vagia Mare Hotel at Gerani!
Reviewed By DazzlingDiva22
Visited this lovely family-owned shop on May 31 during a tour of Crete. It was delightful!! The owners (Filio, Voula, & Maria) were so friendly and they treated the group like personal friends. The presentation given by Filio (the witch) was soooo entertaining and informative. We learned all about age-old soapmaking techniques and how they use gentle, natural products, for all skin types-even for men. And, oh, the smells of natural scents - orange, vanilla, lavender, chamomile, chocolate, to name a few!!! And you have to check out their website!!! Their prices are very reasonable. We all left their with face cream, oil, soap or something in our hands!!! I definitely plan to reorder more products on line when needed. Thank you, Fisika Ladies (and Leo) for making our visit worthwhile. We loved it!! Dazzlindiva
5. Emmanuel Jewellery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 76 reviews
One of the best jewellery shops in Chania, friendly service, unique items, and very good prices. Emmanuel invites you to come and visit us, to find out the beautiful town of Chania, and experience traditional greek hospitality, greek art of jewellery and some nice museum copies that are on offer in our shop.We also have a big selection of modern gold and silver jewellery and designers collection
Reviewed By _Y7731YI
I belive this shop is best shopping place in all old town. They have a bit of everything, very high service, and a lot of patience until you find that perfect gift. Very reasonable prices too.
6. Luxurious Furs
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 229 reviews
Furs shop on Creta Luxurious Furs. We offer the finnest new Fur coats, Fur jackets and Fur Accessories.
Reviewed By alechcac
I am very happy because it is just arrived the Pearl mink I bought from this fantastic shop. The owner is really kind and professional Thank you so much for your patience with me I will buy as soon another fur from you????
7. Family Pitarokilis
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 117 reviews
ceramic work shop and olive oil factory. if you want to feel and taste Crete you have to visit us...
8. Eli's Ceramic Art
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 50 reviews
Reviewed By Anastasiabop
Absolutely beautiful store with everything so unique and gentle feeling. Owners have amazing smiles! They are very generous and so happy to help with any sorts of questions. When coming to Heraklion you should certainly go and see what they have to offer.
9. The Bronze - Kelesis Yannis
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 130 reviews
Our workshop is located in the handicraft, artistic park of Anopolis, in kokkini Hani area to Hersonisos municipality.Since 1964 we manufacture bronze statues and other artifacts, using the method of smelting, by the exact same way that the Minoans were producing their artifacts, which we admire nowadays in museums all over the world. The art of sculpture together with the art of smelting metal are the basic stages of our work. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to be guided to all areas of our workshop and of course to our exhibition hall, should you wish to buy your souvenirs or give us any special order! And, if you would like you can create your casting metal statue (casting lessons by us, about 1,5- 2 hour) just for 15 € per person!Free wifi for our visitors! Now, with the license of Cretan Hands (guarantee for best Crete products)!If you don't have a car we can transport you to our workshop and also take you back to your hotel with our mini van with free of charge!
Reviewed By Adventure817985
Very nice to see how this works. You can also make your own article Good presentation ass well Excursion last for two hours
10. Botano Cretan Mountain Herbs
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 46 reviews
Cretan herbs, Greek herbs, gourmet spices, natural cosmetics, organic products... from our family shop at Kouses - Southern Crete / Kreta
