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The Top 20 Attractions in the Crete

There are plenty of places to see and visit in the Crete. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Crete is a region where 20

hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.

Last updated: November 19, 2025

Preveli Beach and Palm Forest

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Very nice beach. But even in the low season there is a lot going on.
For some circular hikes, the river has to be crossed.
But now there is so …

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Stone Arch in Imbros Gorge

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The Imbros Gorge is a highlight on Crete. Magnificent rock formations can be admired. The narrow spots in the canyon are fantastic. The hike through the gorge is also suitable for children. I can only recommend it 🇬🇷👍🌞👌😎

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Psiloritis (Timios Stavros) Summit

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Climb to the roof of CRETE, climb the highest mountain, the "Psiloritis" (2456m), climbing just under 5km/900m (category black/difficult). Very few people, just a few nice pilgrims and hikers. During …

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Iron Gates (Sideroportes), Samaria Gorge

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Absolutely impressive the steep rock face and the beautiful path on the boardwalk over the stream!

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Ruins of Samaria Village

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This is where the gorge supervisors have their base and, in an emergency, a rescue helicopter can also land here. But mainly, the deserted mountain village is a great place …

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Samaria Gorge

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As a rule, a few hundred people start the tour through the gorge here every day.

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Samaria Gorge Entrance

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Usually hundreds of people start the tour here every day

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Restored water mill in the Muloi Gorge

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You can always come across mill ruins like these in this valley.

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Kritsa Gorge

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Good shoes are very important. Very beautiful gorge.

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Myli Gorge

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A bit morbid, but one understands what work and effort used to be made in flour.

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