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Europe · Aegean

Crete

Largest Greek island — Minoan ruins (Knossos), Chania harbor, gorges (Samaria), Cretan Diet at its source.

Country: Greece Language: el Currency: EUR Cost tier: $$$

Why come here

Showing scores adjusted for August.

Foodie
9.0
Regional Cuisine Pilgrimage 9
Seafood Destination 8
Farm To Table Culture 8
Historical
9.0
Ancient Civilization 9
Archaeological Sites 9
Medieval Old Town 7
National Monuments 7
Beach & Water
9.0
Clear Water Swimming 9
World Class Beaches 8
Seafood Oceanside 8
Sailing Culture 7
Private Boat Charters 6
Romance
8.0
Quiet Luxury 8
Iconic Views Panoramas 7
Private Intimate Experiences 7
Wellness Couples 7
Secluded Escape 7
Fine Dining Destination 6
Proposal Honeymoon Classic 6
Relaxing
7.0
Destination Spa 7
Quiet Beach Retreat 7
Slow Travel Villages 7
Wellness & Healing
7.0
Wellness Resort Destination 7
Adventurous
6.0
Ocean Watersports 6
Scuba Diving 6
Snorkeling 6
Freshwater Watersports 4
Nature & Outdoors
6.0
National Parks Iconic 6
Mountains Iconic 6
Hiking Trail Networks 7 2.8

Practical notes

terrain: coastal, mountains, island english widely spoken visa free for us etias required no walkable city vegetarian friendly kid friendly overall unesco world heritage safe solo travel

Climate by month

Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
High °F 59°F 59°F 63°F 68°F 75°F 82°F 84°F 86°F 81°F 75°F 68°F 61°F
Low °F 48°F 48°F 50°F 55°F 61°F 68°F 73°F 73°F 70°F 63°F 55°F 52°F
Sea °F 63°F 61°F 61°F 63°F 66°F 72°F 75°F 79°F 75°F 72°F 70°F 64°F
Precip (in) 4.1 in 3.3 in 2.0 in 0.8 in 0.4 in 0.1 in 0.0 in 0.0 in 0.6 in 2.8 in 3.3 in 4.7 in
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