What to do and see in Crete, Greece: The Best Fun Activities & Games

August 27, 2021 Stefan Strunk

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. Ea Ceramic Studio

Margarites, Crete 74052 Greece +30 698 323 2787 http://www.eaceramicstudio.com
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Ea Ceramic Studio

Winter time open only by appointment. ea produces handcrafted earthenware, a modern interpretation of ancient pottery forms and ceramics with multipurpose use. All pieces are born based on stories as the purpose to keep continuing dialogue between man + object. Each object is handcrafted as an intention to create a unique collectible art piece - the perfect fusion of functionality and aesthetics. The aim is an exceptional ancient Greek forms and ideas adjust with contemporary use for creating functional art. Studio also provides pottery classes for adults and children. Appointment needed ea ceramic studio was established in 2010 by Ema Ramanskaite and Aris Tabatsikos

Reviewed By JuanRuizAnton - Oslo, Norway

Ema and Aris were great hosts and teachers for the one afternoon class(approx. 5 hours) I and my girlfriend took at their studio. It was inspiring to be learning from people who truly love what they do. The atmosphere is very relaxed and creative. We contacted them some weeks before taking our trip and they were very flexible (and patient) in preparing a class designed for our level of experience. In addition, Ema was great in firing and organizing the shipping of the pieces to our home after the class. Besides the class, they have incredibly well-crafted and beautifully designed pieces at their shop! Don´t miss it!

2. EscapeRooms.gr

6 Perdikari 12 Daedalus, Heraklion, Crete 712 02 Greece +30 281 037 2273 [email protected] http://escaperooms.gr
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EscapeRooms.gr

EscapeRooms.Gr are the new fashion beginning abroad and now in Heraklion too. It's an alternative view of the realistic game and fun through teamwork! Enjoy the experience of escape with time as the opponent! Using your mind, you have to solve the puzzles, to find the keys and the passwords, and to manage to escape inside the time limit!

Reviewed By lefantonis

Based on the difficulty levels, we chose the Holy Secret room. The clues were not too easy, and it required some skill as well. When we became stuck, the talented game master gave helpful clues to move us along in the right pace. Very interesting riddles and great actors making the whole experience even more exciting!

3. Escape House

Koziri 3 Daskalogianni Square, Heraklion, Crete 71201 Greece +30 281 034 1646 [email protected] http://www.escapehouse.gr/en
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Escape House

Escape House is a live escape game located in the city center of Heraklion. The only company in Heraklion with five different rooms, in a fascinating neo-classical building Escape House is perfect getaway from the busy life of big city. Our rooms are designed in both Greek and English so the game can be played by the foreign visitors of our island as well. Our mysteries await to be solved. What are you waiting for?

Reviewed By BenjaminFrederiksen

A very immersive and challenging experience, very amusing to do! Well thought out rooms.10/10, would try again.

4. ClueWars - Escape Rooms and VR Chania

56 Papandreou, Chania Town, Crete 731 00 Greece +30 2821 052036 [email protected] http://www.cluewars.gr
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ClueWars - Escape Rooms and VR Chania

The ClueWars concept was born with the incentive to make a notable difference from most of the Escape Room businesses that span across the country. We are against the notion of mindless and scenario-detached room challenges that most of today's Escape Rooms present to the player as we believe that locking a team in a room only to have them navigate through dozens of riddles and puzzles that have no actual connection to a persuasive story, or an actual end goal other than unlocking a door before the countdown ends, misses a good chance to offer a more complete experience to the player, one that gives real weight to the underlying story and immerses the player into a movie-like experience. Playing at ClueWars requires the teams to immerse themselves in the story in order to get past the organic and story-connected challenges that they face in a linear and progressive manner. In ClueWars you can also try Virtual Reality games for teams up to 4 people!

5. Enigma the Game

20 Varda Kallergis, Rethymnon, Crete 741 00 Greece +30 2831 302011 [email protected] http://www.enigmathegame.gr
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Enigma the Game

The amazing new worldwide trend is now open in the heart of Rethymno! Enigma is a real-life escape room game, which requires players to work together in order to solve hidden puzzles to escape a locked themed room, before the 1-hour timer runs out... Will YOU make it ??? The exciting new concept gives players the opportunity to use their intuition, teamwork skills and intelligence to accomplish a unique and challenging task. The game is popular in Asia, The U.S. and several European countries. Thousands of people have played worldwide and 99% say they would visit again.

6. Maria Sanoudaki Ceramic - Art Studio

Isiodou Old Chersonisos, Hersonissos, Crete 700 14 Greece +30 697 351 3700 [email protected] http://www.facebook.com/sanoudaki
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Maria Sanoudaki Ceramic - Art Studio

Currently open by appointment only. Please do not hesitate to contact with us. Maria Sanoudaki Ceramic│Art Studio is a local studio based in the traditional village of Old Chersonisos in the island of Crete. You will find me in a traditional stone dwelling that used to be the house of my great-grandparents. In my studio you can discover unique handmade ceramic dishes, pots, home decor and elegant ceramic jewelry. Trying to find the sources of my roots, my work is inspired by the folk and ancient art of Crete combined with my constant research on contemporary and abstract art. Each item in the store is unique and handmade. I use different throwing techniques to create wheel-formed ceramic work as well as pottery hand-building techniques; that’s why each item may be slightly different. You are welcome to visit my studio, feel the cretan hospitality and see my art, which is made with love and imagination.

Reviewed By amelia999999999 - England, United Kingdom

Cute place to visit, definitely a must see if you are in crete! The atmosphere in the studio is warm, creative and happy. The man in the shop was super friendly and kind. We came out with some amazing unique ceramic pieces that are great quality & very reasonably priced. There is something for everyone and the pieces really put a smile on your face! Thank you so much for our plant hanger, we are in love ????

7. Mystery Loft - Escape Rooms Chania

22 Ktistaki Ktistaki & Tzanakaki, Chania Town, Crete 731 00 Greece +30 2821 041770 [email protected] http://www.mysteryloft.gr
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Mystery Loft - Escape Rooms Chania

«Mystery Loft» is an atmospheric place of 230m2, on the first floor of a neoclassical building dating from the early 1900s. It consists of four themed rooms-puzzles which come to upset all the existing fun facts while inducting you to the absolute mystery worlds. Make a group, choose the room, make a reservation and live the experience of live escape games, seeking for elements, keys, mechanisms etc., having as a sole purpose a great getaway!

Reviewed By 144timw

We've tried a lot of escape rooms in many different countries and this is by far the best. All three room is well executed and the staff is verry friendly. The "silent hill" room is a unique experience, try it if you dare.

8. Dia Xeiros

Iroon Polytechneiou, Sissi, Crete 724 00 Greece +30 2841 089781 [email protected] http://diaxeiroskalliopis.wixsite.com/diaxeirossisi
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Dia Xeiros

Family run workshop of handmade unique products, tourist souvenirs and other special gifts! In our store you will find our handmade creations made with love for you!!! Wood, glass, clay, sand, shells, pebbles, leather, thread, wool, copper, beads and paint are the raw materials we use to synthesize all our separate constructions in a variety of designs, colors, shapes and sizes. Our guide is the imagination, the appetite for creation and the desire to create for each of you something unique!!! Visit our store and select from our products that suits your taste, personality and your style! If you do not find it, be inspired by our creations and ask us to construct what you want in consultation with us! We also accept orders!

9. Lido Soccer

Panagias Malevi 54 Treis Vagies, Heraklion, Crete 71410 Greece +30 281 037 3344 [email protected] http://www.lidosoccer.eu/
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Lido Soccer

One of the largest and most modern soccer sports centers in Greece

10. Lampogialo - Rage Room

Nikolaou Plastira Avenue 94, Heraklion, Crete 71201 Greece +30 697 843 7420 [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/lampogialo/
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Lampogialo - Rage Room

Unleash your destructive side! Book now for the most destructive experience!

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