About
Explore crete's vibrant capital, packed with history, museums, and great food.
Why go
- It's full of history
- It has a local and vibrant culinary scene
- More authentic city
Must try
- Fortress of koules
- Palace of knossos
- Archaeological museum
- Dakos (barley rusks with tomato and feta)
- Burratsa at one of the traditional shops
Pro tips
- Go to knossos at opening to avoid heat
- Take the overnight ferry back to athens
- Rent a car for remote beaches
- Visit knossos as soon as it opens
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