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Exploring Crete

Places worth visiting in Crete:

Historical:

• Knossos: hub of Minoan civilization (the court of King Minos - where the Minotaur was kept in the labyrinth) and Phaistos.
• Archaeological Museum of Heraklion.
• Chania and Rethymnon : contains remains of numerous castles, palaces, monastries, temples and churches of Turkish, Byzantine and Venetian eras. In Rethymnon is a museum dedicated to the blood bath of 1866.

Mountains:

• Mountain Psiloritis where Zeus is said to have been born.
• The gorge of Samaria: A breathtaking haven of flora and fauna. The walk down the gorge from the Omalos plateau to Agia Roumeli on the Libyan Sea, is highly recommended except in summer since the walk takes from four to seven hours.

Beaches: The best beach is Elafonisos. Matala was a hippie resort in the 60s but now is wholly appropriate for families. Xerokambos and Frangokastello are quiet beaches. In general you should watch out for sea urchins and jelly fish.

Tsikoudia is the the trademark of Cretan life, a strong clear drink similar to Grappa in Italy or Orujo in Spain. Stifado Salingariko - snail stew is a specialty, and cheeses like Anthotiros, Graviera and Myzitra.

Folk music is played everywhere. Lýra ,the dominant folk instrument is a three-stringed fiddle, direct descendant of the ancient Lyre. It is often accompanied by the Cretian lute (laoúto), which is similar to both an oud and a mandolin.

Travel guide to Crete

Getting to Crete

Crete History

Exploring Crete

Best Of Crete

Crete Nightlife

Eating & Drinking

Shopping in Crete

Disabled Visitors

Crete Airport

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