Greece possesses a simple, ancient beauty, and one of the best places to experience this is on the radiant island of Crete. It is Greece's largest island, and arguably its most magnificent. With 5,000 years of history, breathtaking landscapes, and countless attractions, there's no end to Crete's appeal. Nestled between the Sea of Crete and the emerald Libyan Sea, this luxurious island is a combination of soaring mountain summits and endless water. TABLE OF CONTENTS: Introduction to Crete, Greece Overview Culture Orientation/Location Climate and When to Visit Sightseeing Highlights Chania Rethymno Heraklion (Iraklion) Lassithi Dikteon Cave, Lassithi Palace of Knossos, Heraklion Spinalonga, Elounda Botanical Park of Crete, Chania Samaria Gorge National Park, Chania Aquaworld Aquarium, Chersonisos Archaeological Museum, Heraklion Venetian Fortezza, Rethymnon Recommendations for the Budget Traveler Places to Stay Casa Moazzo Suites and Apartments, Rethymno Aegean Sky Hotel and Suites, Malia Ammos Hotel, Agii Apostoli Elounda Heights Apartments and Studios, Elounda Esplanade Hotel Apartments, Chania Places to Eat & Drink Spyros' Taverna, Gouves Eva Taverna, Malia Porto Rino, Elounda Olondi Restaurant, Elounda Castelvecchio, Rethymno Places to Shop Agora, Chania 1866 Street Heraklion Outdoor Market Silverhorse, Rethymno Opal Jewellery, Paleochora Ponto Vecchio, Rethymno