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Updated: June 22, 2026 • By Santorini Dave
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Quick Tips

  • Best first-time base: Chania. It has the prettiest Old Town, the best visitor-friendly restaurant scene, and the easiest access to western Crete’s famous beaches and hikes.
  • Best alternative to Chania: Rethymno. It has a beautiful old town, a long sandy beach, fewer crowds, and a more manageable feel.
  • Best for luxury resorts: Elounda. It has Crete’s strongest collection of five-star hotels, private pools, spas, beach clubs, and easy boat trips to Spinalonga. The downside is price and isolation.
  • Best for Knossos, ferries, and airport logistics: Heraklio. It is not Crete’s prettiest city, but it is practical, interesting, and underrated for food.
  • Rent a car if you want to explore: Buses are useful between Chania, Rethymno, Heraklio, and many north-coast towns, but they are limiting for beaches, villages, wineries, gorges, mountain drives, and the south coast.
  • Do not try to see all of Crete from one hotel: Crete is huge. Chania to Elounda is a long drive, and the famous beaches take longer to reach than they look on a map.
  • Best months: May, June, September, and early October. July and August are hot, crowded, and expensive. April and November can be lovely for touring, but beach weather and hotel choices are less reliable.
  • Book early: The best hotels in Crete sell out early for July, August, and early September. Book 4 to 8 months ahead for summer, and earlier for family rooms, old-town boutique hotels, and luxury resorts.
Central Heraklion.

View of the port in Heraklio (also spelled Heraklion).

Map showing the location of the best hotels on the island of Crete in Greece.
1. Casa Delfino • 2. Serenissima • 3. Avli • 4. Royal Senses • 5. Nostos Beach • 6. Hotel Sofia • 7. Olive Green • 8. GDM Megaron • 9. Nana Princess • 10. Elounda Beach • 11. Porto Elounda • 12. Elounda Peninsula • 13. Minos Beach Art • 14. Mantraki • 15. Petra Mare

The Best Areas to Stay in Crete

Crete is the largest island in Greece, and it feels closer to a small country than a quick island stop. You get Venetian harbor towns, Minoan ruins, mountain villages, serious beaches, luxury resorts, winery country, remote south-coast ports, and some of the best food in Greece. The catch is distance. Roads are slower than they look, mountain drives can be tiring, and choosing the wrong base can turn a good trip into a lot of car time.

For most first-time visitors, the best places to stay are Chania, Rethymno, Heraklio, Elounda, and Agios Nikolaos. They have the best mix of hotels, restaurants, transport, beaches, and access to sights. For 3 to 5 nights, choose one base. For a full week, I recommend two bases. For 10 to 14 days, three bases is better.

My family in Heraklio, Crete.

My wife, brother, and two sons enjoying the rooftop pool at GDM Megaron with the Heraklio ferry port just visible in the background.

Crete is divided into four main regions. From west to east they are Chania, Rethymno, Heraklion, and Lasithi. Western Crete has the prettiest old towns and the most famous beaches. Central Crete is best for archaeology, wineries, food, and practical travel connections. Eastern Crete is quieter, more spread out, and better for repeat visitors, road-trippers, and luxury-resort stays around Elounda.

Chania: Best first-time base, best old town, best atmosphere, best restaurant scene for visitors. Stay in the Old Town for romance and easy evening wandering. Stay just outside the walls or near Nea Chora for easier parking, better value, and beach access. Chania is the best base for Elafonisi, Falassarna, Balos, and the Samaria Gorge, but Old Town hotels can mean stairs, pedestrian lanes, luggage hassles, and difficult parking.

Rethymno: Best all-rounder. It has a beautiful old town, a long sandy beach, good restaurants, and a calmer feel than Chania. It works especially well for families and couples who want old-town character plus beach time without needing a car every day. The downside is that Rethymno has no airport, so you will arrive through Chania or Heraklio.

Heraklio: Best for Knossos, the Archaeological Museum, food, nightlife, ferries, and airport logistics. It is a working city, not a beach resort, and it can feel gritty compared with Chania and Rethymno. But for one or two nights, especially at the start or end of a trip, it is often the smartest place to stay.

Elounda: Best luxury resort area. Come here for sea views, private pools, beach clubs, spas, kids clubs, boat trips to Spinalonga, and hotel-focused downtime. Do not stay here if your main goal is old-town atmosphere, nightlife, easy ferry access, or exploring all of Crete. Elounda is expensive and somewhat isolated, which is either the point or the problem.

Agios Nikolaos: Best eastern Crete town. It is livelier and more walkable than Elounda, with restaurants, cafes, shops, a pretty lake, a waterfront, and easier access to the Lasithi region. It is a better choice than Elounda if you want a real town rather than a resort stay.

The south coast: Best for quieter beaches, road trips, hiking, simple tavernas, and a slower pace. Matala, Plakias, Paleochora, Hora Sfakion, Loutro, Myrtos, and Ierapetra can be wonderful, but they are not ideal first bases for short trips. Roads across the mountains are scenic but slow, and nightlife is limited.

My practical advice: Match your base to your trip. Chania for first-timers and western Crete. Rethymno for an easier old-town-plus-beach stay. Heraklio for Knossos, food, ferries, and airports. Elounda for luxury resorts. Agios Nikolaos for eastern Crete. South coast towns for slower trips and repeat visitors. Trying to “do Crete” in 4 days is a mistake.

The best months for Crete are May, June, September, and early October. July and August are hot, busy, and expensive, especially in Chania Old Town, Elounda, Hersonissos, and the famous beach areas. April and November are quiet and can be good for touring, but some beach hotels, boat trips, and resort services are limited.

My two sons in Chania, Crete.

My two boys exploring the Chania port.

The Best Places to Stay in Crete

Best beach hotel in Crete.

The Elounda Beach Hotel is our favorite beach resort in Crete. Fantastic!

Map of Crete ferry ports and boat terminals.

Crete Airport and Ferry Logistics

  • Heraklio: Best for Knossos, the Archaeological Museum, central Crete, Elounda, Agios Nikolaos, Hersonissos, Malia, and ferries to Santorini. It has Crete’s busiest airport and most useful ferry port.
  • Chania: Best for Chania Old Town, western Crete, Elafonisi, Falassarna, Balos, and the Samaria Gorge. Ferries use Souda, not the Old Town harbor, so allow transfer time.
  • Rethymno: Great place to stay, but not the easiest place to arrive. It has no airport, and ferry service is limited compared with Heraklio and Chania.
  • Sitia: Useful for far eastern Crete, but most first-time visitors shouldn’t use it unless they are building a road trip around Lasithi.

Best Areas in Crete for…

  • Best Place in Crete for First-Timers: Chania
    Chania is the easiest recommendation for a first trip to Crete. It has the island’s most beautiful Old Town, a gorgeous Venetian harbor, excellent restaurants, and the best access to west Crete’s big sights: Elafonisi Beach, Falassarna, Balos Lagoon, and the Samaria Gorge. Stay in the Old Town for atmosphere and easy evening wandering. Stay just outside the walls or near Nea Chora if you want easier parking, better value, and a beach within walking distance.
  • Best Places in Crete for Sightseeing: Chania, Heraklio, Rethymno, and Agios Nikolaos
    For sightseeing, choose a base that matches the region you want to explore. Chania is best for western Crete, including Samaria Gorge, Balos, Falassarna, and Elafonisi. Heraklio is best for history, with Knossos Palace, the Archaeological Museum, Koules Fortress, Archanes, central Crete wineries, and longer trips to Phaistos or Matala. Rethymno is the best central base, with its own beautiful Old Town and fortress, plus good access to both the north and south coasts. Agios Nikolaos is best for eastern Crete, including Spinalonga, Kritsa, the Lasithi Plateau, and Voulisma Beach.
View of Chania, Crete's harbor from the rooftop bar at Casa Delfino

View of Chania’s harbor and Old Town as seen from Casa Delfino, the best hotel in romantic Chania.

  • Best Places in Crete for Families: Chania, Rethymno, Elounda, and Hersonissos
    Chania works well for families who want character, restaurants, and easy day trips, though the Old Town can be awkward with strollers, luggage, and rental cars. Rethymno is the easiest family base, with a walkable Old Town and a long sandy beach right in town. Elounda is best for families who want a luxury resort, pools, kids clubs, and a slower pace. Hersonissos is useful if you want big resorts, water parks, kid-friendly activities, and a packaged beach holiday, though it is not my favorite town in Crete.
  • Most Romantic Places in Crete: Chania, Elounda, and Rethymno
    Chania is the most romantic town in Crete, especially if you stay in the Old Town and spend evenings around the harbor and backstreet restaurants. Elounda is best for couples who want luxury resorts, sea views, spas, private pools, and a hotel-focused stay. Rethymno is a quieter alternative to Chania, with intimate boutique hotels, atmospheric lanes, and excellent restaurants.
My two sons in Crete.

My two sons having lunch in Chania.

  • Best Places in Crete for Beach Lovers: Agia Marina/Platanias, Elounda, Falassarna, Matala, Bali, and Plakias
    Agia Marina and Platanias, just west of Chania, are the easiest choices if you want an organized beach holiday with hotels, beach bars, restaurants, and quick access to Chania Old Town by bus or taxi. Elounda is best for calm water and luxury resorts, though the best beach setups are often attached to hotels. Falassarna is better than Balos or Elafonisi for a simpler classic beach day. Matala has the most personality on the south coast. Bali has sheltered coves and calm water. Plakias is best for independent travelers who want south-coast beaches without resort polish.
  • Best Places in Crete for Nightlife: Heraklio, Malia, and Hersonissos
    Heraklio has the best year-round nightlife, with cocktail bars, cafes, clubs, and a local student crowd around the pedestrian center. Malia is the loud party choice, with clubs, cheap drinks, and a young summer crowd concentrated around the strip. Hersonissos has a broader resort nightlife scene, with beach clubs, waterfront bars, and late-night venues that range from relaxed to rowdy.
Exterior view of the 5-star GDM Megaron , the best hotel in Heraklio, Crete

The 5-star GDM Megaron sits near the harbor and Koules Fortress. This is the best luxury hotel in Heraklio.

  • Best Places in Crete for Food: Chania, Rethymno, Heraklio, Archanes, and Inland Villages
    Crete is one of the best food destinations in Greece. Chania is the easiest place to eat well, with everything from polished restaurants to old-school tavernas like Chrisostomos and Tamam. Rethymno is excellent for atmospheric restaurants in historic buildings, with Avli the best-known name. Heraklio is underrated because it serves locals first, not just tourists. For the most memorable meals, drive inland to villages such as Drakona, home to Ntounias, or Archanes, where local wine and traditional cooking are the draw.
  • Best Places in Crete for a Local Vibe: Heraklio, Archanes, Anogeia, and Hora Sfakion
    Heraklio is the best city for seeing everyday Crete, with busy markets, coffee culture, local restaurants, students, workers, and late-night energy. Archanes, just south of Heraklio, is one of the best inland village stays, especially for food, wine, and restored traditional architecture. Anogeia is a proud mountain village known for music, history, and strong local identity. Hora Sfakion is a rugged south-coast port with ferry links, hiking access, simple tavernas, and a much wilder feel than the north-coast resorts.

The 20 Best Places in Crete for Tourists

Chania

Lighthouse and harbor of Chania, Crete
Chania location on a map of Crete in Greece.

Chania is the best place to stay in Crete for most first-time visitors. The Venetian Harbor, Egyptian Lighthouse, narrow lanes, boutique hotels, courtyard restaurants, wine bars, and car-free Old Town make it the island’s most atmospheric base. It is romantic, lively, and practical, especially if you want good restaurants and day trips to Elafonisi, Falassarna, Balos, and the Samaria Gorge.

The downsides are crowds, parking, stairs, and luggage logistics. Many Old Town hotels are in pedestrian lanes, taxis cannot always pull up to the door, and harbor-facing rooms can get noise. Chania is not a true beach town, though Nea Chora is an easy walk for a swim, and the beaches west of town are simple by bus or taxi. Stay in the Old Town for atmosphere. Stay just outside it if you want easier parking, better value, and less hassle.

Rethymno

Rethymnon harbor and Egyptian lighthouse in Crete
Rethymno location on a map of Crete in Greece.

Rethymno is the best all-round base in Crete. It has a beautiful Venetian-Ottoman Old Town, a small harbor, the Fortezza, strong restaurants, and a long sandy beach starting right near the center. It is not quite as dramatic as Chania, but it is easier, calmer, and more practical for many travelers.

Rethymno works especially well for families and couples who want old-town wandering plus beach time without needing to drive every day. It is also a good middle base if you want to visit both Chania and Heraklio, though for a full week I still prefer splitting hotels. The tradeoff is arrival logistics: there is no airport, and ferry service is much more limited than Heraklio or Chania. Most travelers arrive through Chania or Heraklio and transfer by bus, taxi, or rental car.

Heraklio

Almost sunset at the fortress facing the marina in Heraklio, Crete
Heraklion location on a map of Crete in Greece.

Heraklio is Crete’s capital, busiest city, main ferry port, and most practical transit hub. It is the best base for Knossos, the Archaeological Museum, Koules Fortress, central Crete wineries, Archanes, and food-focused city wandering. It also works well for one night before or after a ferry or flight.

Do not stay here for a beach holiday or postcard old-town charm. Heraklio is a working city with traffic, apartment blocks, students, shops, offices, and some rough edges. But it has improved a lot, and I like it more than many travelers expect. For history, food, nightlife, and logistics, it is the smartest short-stay base in Crete.

Elounda

Spinalonga island at Elounda, Crete
Elounda location on a map of Crete in Greece.

Elounda is Crete’s top luxury-resort area, with the island’s strongest collection of five-star hotels spread along the coast between Agios Nikolaos, Elounda village, and Plaka. The village itself is small and practical rather than glamorous, but the setting is beautiful: calm water, sea views, fishing boats, casual tavernas, and boat trips to Spinalonga.

Stay in Elounda if the hotel is a major part of the trip. It is excellent for honeymoons, relaxed family holidays, private pools, spas, beach clubs, and slow days by the sea. Do not choose Elounda if you want nightlife, old-town wandering, easy ferries, or a convenient base for western Crete. A car is useful, though many resort travelers rely on transfers and short taxis.

Agios Nikolaos

Lake Voulismeni in Agios Nikolaos, Crete
Agios Nikolaos location on a map of Crete in Greece.

Agios Nikolaos is the best town base in eastern Crete. It is livelier and more walkable than Elounda, with restaurants, cafes, shops, a marina, small beaches, and Lake Voulismeni at the center of town. It feels like a real place, not just a resort zone, and evenings are easy without needing to drive.

Agios Nikolaos works well for couples, families, and repeat visitors who want eastern Crete without being locked into a resort. It is a good base for Elounda, Spinalonga, Kritsa, Voulisma Beach, the Lasithi Plateau, and road trips toward Sitia. The downside is distance from Chania and western Crete. Do not stay here if your main goals are Elafonisi, Balos, or the Samaria Gorge.

Hersonissos

A little boat at Hersonissos Beach in Crete
Hersonissos location on a map of Crete in Greece.

Hersonissos is built for easy resort holidays. The main strip has hotels, shops, fast food, tour offices, rental agencies, bars, organized beaches, and lots of package-holiday energy. It is convenient, busy, and not subtle.

This is not where I would stay for traditional Crete, old-town charm, or quiet beaches. But it works for families who want big resorts, pools, water parks, easy meals, and kid-friendly entertainment. It also works for travelers who want beach clubs and nightlife without thinking too hard about logistics. Independent accommodation is limited in July and August, and the best hotel choices book early.

Malia

Sun Beach in Malia, Crete
Malia location on a map of Crete in Greece.

Malia is Crete’s best-known party town, so know what you are booking. It began as a quiet agricultural village, but the long sandy beach and easy access from Heraklio airport turned it into a magnet for young, nightlife-focused travelers. The strip between the old village and the beach is lined with pubs, clubs, cafes, tattoo parlors, fast food, mini-markets, rental shops, studios, and budget hotels.

The beach has loungers, bars, watersports, and a loud summer feel. Come here for cheap fun, nightlife, and easy beach days. Avoid it if you want a quiet or traditionally Cretan stay. Families and couples should be careful with location, because a peaceful-looking hotel photo can still mean noisy surroundings in July and August.

Kolymvari

Kolymvari Beach in Crete
Kolymvari location on a map of Crete in Greece.

Kolymvari sits about 25 km west of Chania, beyond the busier Agia Marina and Platanias resort strip. It feels quieter, more local, and more spread out. The village has a through road, small port, practical shops, tavernas, ATMs, rental offices, and a long beach with organized sections at one end and quieter stretches farther along.

Kolymvari works well for independent travelers, couples, and families who want a calm beach base with easy day trips to Chania, Falassarna, Balos, and west Crete villages. It is not lively or especially pretty, and you will want a car for the best exploring. But for a relaxed, good-quality Cretan holiday outside Chania’s crowds, it is a solid choice.

Anogeia

Aghios Yakinthos Church in Anogeia, Crete
Anogeia location on a map of Crete in Greece.

Anogeia, set below Mt Psiloritis, is one of Crete’s strongest mountain villages. It is best for travelers interested in music, food, local crafts, history, and village life beyond the beach resorts. The main road winds between upper and lower Anogeia, with small shops, tavernas, simple rooms, and occasional bursts of live Cretan music.

For most travelers, Anogeia is better as a day trip than a hotel base. Stay overnight only if you want a slow inland Crete experience and do not mind being away from beaches, nightlife, and easy sightseeing loops. The mountain roads are scenic but winding, and winter or shoulder-season weather can feel very different from the coast.

Archanes

The main street through Archanes with a tree-filled square in Crete
Archanes location on a map of Crete in Greece.

Archanes, just south of Heraklio, is one of the best inland villages in Crete and an easy escape from the coast. It has cobbled lanes, leafy squares, restored neoclassical buildings, wine, small shops, and restaurants aimed more at Cretans than tourists.

Archanes works well as a day trip from Heraklio, especially combined with Knossos or a winery. It is also worth one or two nights if you want food, wine, and village atmosphere. Accommodation is small-scale and often charming, with restored stone houses and courtyard-style guesthouses. It is not a beach base, but for central Crete character, it is excellent.

Bali

Bali Beach and village in Crete
Bali location on a map of Crete in Greece.

Bali is a sheltered north-coast beach village between Rethymno and Heraklio. It is easy to miss from the highway but much prettier once you drop down to the sea. It is really a string of small bays, with tavernas, cafes, bars, and simple hotels spread between Livadi, Bali, Mythos, and Karavostasi beaches.

Karavostasi is the best beach, but the appeal is having several swim spots close together without needing a car every day. Bali works well for families and couples who want an easy, compact beach stay with enough variety for a week. A rental car is helpful for exploring, because the village itself can feel small after a few days.

Sitia

A busy beach in Sitia, Crete
Sitia location on a map of Crete in Greece.

Sitia is the best base for exploring far eastern Crete. It is a real working town with a compact center, long waterfront, good-value restaurants, a beach near the port, and a relaxed local feel. It is useful for Toplou Monastery, Vai Beach, Zakros, and eastern Crete road trips.

Sitia is too far east for most first-time visitors, especially if they also want Chania, Elafonisi, or Knossos. But for repeat visitors, slow travelers, and road-trippers, it is one of Crete’s most underrated bases. Accommodation is mostly simple hotels, studios, and apartments rather than luxury resorts.

Ierapetra

Seaside promenade in Ierapetra, Crete
Ierapetra location on a map of Crete in Greece.

Ierapetra is southern Crete’s most useful town, set directly south of Agios Nikolaos in a fertile region known for fruit, vegetables, and greenhouse farming. It is not a classic resort town, which is part of the appeal. Locals outnumber tourists, meals are good value, and the long seafront promenade is easy and relaxed.

There is a town beach near the fortress and restaurants, though better beaches require a car or boat. Accommodation is mostly family-run hotels, apartments, and simple town stays rather than boutique resorts. Ierapetra works best for independent travelers, road-trippers, and repeat visitors who want a comfortable night or two on the south coast without feeling like they are in a packaged beach resort.

Resort in Ierapetra.

The Ostria Resort & Spa near Ierapetra.

Matala

View of Matala Beach in Crete from one of the cliffside caves
Matala location on a map of Crete in Greece.

Matala is Crete’s most famous south-coast village, known for its beachside caves, 1970s hippie history, and Joni Mitchell connection. Today it is a busy but still likable mini-resort, with one main organized beach, caves at the edge of the bay, waterfront cafes, restaurants, shops, rooms, studios, and a campsite.

Matala gets a lot of day-trippers, so staying one to three nights is the best way to enjoy it after the buses and tour groups leave. Prices can be high in summer, and the village is too small for big resorts, which is part of the appeal. Buses run from Heraklio and Rethymno, but a car makes it easier to combine Matala with Phaistos, Agia Galini, or other south-coast stops.

Hora Sfakion

The harbor of Hora Sfakion in Crete
Hora Sfakion location on a map of Crete in Greece.

Hora Sfakion is a small south-coast port best known for ferries to Loutro, Agia Roumeli, Sougia, and Paleochora. It is not a polished beach resort, and that is the point. This is rugged Sfakia, with simple rooms, harbor tavernas, lamb dishes, local wine, and a couple of pebbly beaches for cooling off.

Most travelers pass through after hiking the Samaria Gorge, but it is worth staying overnight once the day-trippers leave and the village settles down. Direct buses connect Hora Sfakion with Chania, and the coastal ferry makes it a useful stop on a south-coast itinerary. Stay here for ferry logistics, hiking, and a taste of real Crete, not for sandy beaches or nightlife.

Palaiochora

Wooden pathway to Palaiochora Beach in Crete
Palaiochora location on a map of Crete in Greece.

Paleochora is one of the best bases on Crete’s southwest coast, about 77 km from Chania and set on a narrow peninsula with beaches on both sides. The west side has the main sandy beach, while the east side has a smaller pebbly beach. Most restaurants, cafes, shops, and rooms are within an easy walk.

Paleochora has enough life for a week-long stay but still feels independent rather than resort-built. Accommodation is mostly small family hotels, studios, apartments, and simple guesthouses. Buses connect Paleochora with Chania a few times daily, but a car helps for nearby beaches, villages, and exploring the wilder southwest.

Plakias

Plakias Beach in Crete
Plakias location on a map of Crete in Greece.

Plakias is a low-key south-coast village resort about 30 km south of Rethymno. It feels more like a lived-in community than a package-holiday enclave, with a good agricultural valley behind it and a summer crowd of independent travelers, Cretans, Greeks, families, and backpackers.

The long village beach curves around the bay, while better and more intimate swim spots are close by at Damnoni, Ammoudi, and Schinaria. Food is a strength, nightlife is limited, and evenings are more about walking, eating, and lingering by the sea. Accommodation is mostly small hotels, studios, and apartments. Plakias is one of the best south-coast bases if you want beaches, quiet, and easy access back to Rethymno.

Myrtos

Beachfront taverna in Myrtos, Crete
Myrtos location on a map of Crete in Greece.

Myrtos is a quiet south-coast village best for travelers who want to escape the north-coast crowds and stay put for a while. It is not near a major airport, port, or main sightseeing route, which is exactly why repeat visitors like it.

The village is compact and relaxed, with a long grey-sand beach, clear Libyan Sea water, a simple seafront promenade, fish tavernas, and unpretentious Cretan restaurants. Come here with a swimsuit, a book, and no urgent plans. Do not come here expecting nightlife, luxury hotels, or easy access to western Crete.

Kissamos-Kastelli

Kastelli Kissamos town in Crete, Greece
Kissamos-Kastelli location on a map of Crete in Greece.

Kissamos is a relaxed, practical base at the far western end of Crete, best for travelers with a car who want easy access to Falassarna, Balos boat trips, west-coast villages, and quieter beaches. Many visitors only pass through on the way to the port 3 km outside town, where Gramvousa and Balos cruises depart, but the town itself is useful and good value.

Kissamos has a breezy seafront promenade with restaurants and cafes, a small jetty, and a decent beach just west of the center. Accommodation is low-key and affordable. It is not especially pretty or lively, but it works well if you want western Crete without Chania’s crowds and prices.

Kato Zakros

Kato Zakros in Crete overlooking the beach
Kato Zakros location on a map of Crete in Greece.

Kato Zakros is one of Crete’s great hideaways, a tiny beachside settlement at the island’s far eastern edge. It is not really a resort or even a proper village, just a handful of tavernas, rooms, and holiday houses below the larger village of Zakros.

The big draws are the quiet pebbly beach, clean water, the nearby Minoan palace ruins, and the Gorge of the Dead, an atmospheric walk through ancient rock tombs. There is very little to do, which is the point: swim, read, eat, sleep, walk the gorge, and enjoy the silence. Accommodation is limited, so book ahead, and come only if you genuinely want remote, slow, low-key eastern Crete.

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