Crete Island Things to Do Tips by Gerrem

Fragokastelo Frangocastello Review

About 11 km. east of the Chora Sfakion, is the site of the old "Castel Franco" (Franchise Castle), built by the Venetians in 1371 as a defense against pirates and Cretan rebels.

The Samaria Gorge Samaria Gorge Review

43 km from the city of Chania, this is the longest gorge in Europe, measuring some 18 kilometers and well-known for its awesome beauty.

At some points the passage is just 3 meters wide and at times the steep sides rise to a height of 600 meters. The gorge is cut by a stream which flows between the highest peak of the White Mountains and the mountain of Volikas.

Hiking down the gorge is permitted from May to the end of October, depending on the weather. At the entrance to the gorge, at Xiloskalo there is a tourist pavilion with a view of majestic mountain of Gigolos (alt. 2,083 m.). On leaving the gorge, one encounters the village of Agia Roumeli, where one can take a launch to Chora Sfakion and catch a bus back to Chania.

KNOSSOS Knossos Review

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If you come to Crete the ancient temple of Knossos is a must! Have enough time while visiting the whole area, the Minoan Palace of Knossos is probably the most important place to visit in Crete.