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Top Five Things to Do & See on Crete
We had an amazing time visiting the Greek island of Crete. Crete is a the cheapest island we visited in terms of food, hotels, tours, and souvenirs. Crete was also our favorite island in terms of delicious food. Here are the top things you must see and do on your visit to Crete!
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Where to Stay in Crete: Platanias
On our trip to Crete we decided to stay in the town of Platanias. Platanias is just twenty or so minutes outside of Chania. We debated staying in Chania but there is no beach front there so we opted to be a little further down the coast. Here is what to expect if you stay in Platanias and why we loved it!
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Old Town Chania, Crete
Old Town Chania is a must visit during your trip to the island of Crete! Chania is a beautiful town full of charm, sites, and delicious local Greek food. Here is a list of sights to see and things to do in Old Town Chania.
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Gramvousa Island & Balos Bay Boat Trip
One of our favorite things that we did while visiting Crete was taking a boat trip to Balos Bay & Gramvousa island. The crystal clear waters, castle ruins, and shipwrecks make an amazing day trip. Here is some info about the tour we took and what to expect.
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Elafonisi Pink Sand Beach, Greece
Elafonisi Island was our favorite beach that we visited while on the island on Crete! This beach is famous for its pink sand. Since pink is my favorite color, I knew we had to visit one of the only pink sand beaches in the world. Here is some info about visiting and the tour we took.
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Old Town Chania Food Tour with Alma de Creta
One of my favorite things to do on vacation is take a food tour. Not only will you get to try a ton of local food delicacies, you can learn about hidden local spots, get a nice tour of the city you are visiting, and learn some history all at the same time! Our food tour in Old Town Chania on the island of Crete, Greece was one of our absolute favorites!
