Rough Guides Crete: Travel Guide with eBook: 2026-2027 Insider Tips Must-See Sights Maps & Itineraries Covers: Heraklion, Chania, Knossos and More

Rough Guides Crete is a comprehensive travel guide designed for independent travellers exploring Crete's beaches, gorges, Venetian towns, mountain villages and Minoan sites - from Heraklion and Chania to Knossos, Samaria Gorge and Elafonisi..

It brings together everything you need in one place - from must-see sights and hidden gems to ready-made itineraries, in-depth sightseeing coverage, full-colour maps, transport advice, a handy phrasebook and a free eBook.

Plan your perfect trip with a guide that combines in-depth regional coverage with an online trip planner that generates a trip draft before you travel.

This travel guide to Crete covers:

• Heraklion and Central Crete - Knossos, museums, wine country, beaches and lively city streets
• Chania and Western Crete - Venetian harbour, old-town lanes, Balos, Elafonisi and coastal routes
• Rethymno and the North Coast - Historic quarters, monasteries, beaches and mountain villages
• Eastern Crete - Agios Nikolaos, Spinalonga, Sitia, Vai and quieter bays
• The Mountains and Gorges - Samaria Gorge, Psiloritis, Lasithi Plateau and hiking routes
• Lesser-known Crete - Remote south-coast villages, hidden archaeological sites, local festivals and quiet coves

The complete Rough Guides package - print edition, free eBook and online trip planner - helps you plan a trip that fits your style. Expertly curated and locally informed, it gives you the tools and insights to explore Crete with confidence.

Start planning your next adventure with Rough Guides Crete.

Author: Rough Guides,Marc Dubin
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Rough Guides
Published: 08/18/2026
Series: Rough Guides Main
Pages: 376
Weight: 0.8lbs
Size: 7.70h x 5.10w x 0.90d
ISBN: 9781835296370
14th Edition