Things to Do in Crete (Region)

There are 1 attractions in Crete (Region). Knossos, minoan palace ruins central to bronze age crete, is the most popular.

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All Archaeological Sites 29 Islands 23 Religious Sites 7 Mountains & Peaks 6 Plateaus & Hills 2 Museums 2 Castles & Palaces 2 Capes & Headlands 1 Caves & Grottos 1 Lakes 1 Monuments & Memorials 1 Parks & Reserves 1 Amusement Parks 1
Knossos
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Knossos
Minoan palace ruins central to Bronze Age Crete
Amusement Park
Heraklion Archaeological Museum
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Heraklion Archaeological Museum
Museum housing Minoan artifacts from Crete
Museum
Phaistos
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Phaistos
Minoan archaeological site on Crete with palace ruins
Historical Site
Crete
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Crete
Greek island featuring Minoan ruins and Mediterranean beaches
Island
Gavdos
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Gavdos
Southernmost Greek island with remote beaches
Island
Mount Ida (Crete)
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Mount Ida (Crete)
Highest mountain on Crete, mythic association with Zeus
Mountain
Spinalonga
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Spinalonga
Small Greek island fortress, former leper colony
Island
Dia (island)
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Dia (island)
Small island off Crete, popular for boat trips
Island
Zakros
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Zakros
Minoan archaeological site and coastal village in Crete
Archaeological Site
Malia, Crete
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Malia, Crete
Coastal town with Minoan archaeological site and beaches
Ruins
Elafonisi
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Elafonisi
Cretan beach island known for pink sand lagoon
Island
Kydonia
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Kydonia
Ancient Cretan city, precursor to modern Chania
Archaeological Site
Hagia Triada
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Hagia Triada
Minoan archaeological site with ancient villa and ruins
Ruins
Arkadi Monastery
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Arkadi Monastery
19th-century monastery associated with Cretan resistance
Religious Site
Gavdopoula
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Gavdopoula
Uninhabited islet near Crete with seabird colonies
Island
Gortyna
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Gortyna
Ancient Cretan city ruins and Roman archaeological site
Ruins
Gournia
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Gournia
Bronze Age Minoan town ruins on eastern Crete
Archaeological Site
Psychro Cave
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Psychro Cave
Cave on Crete associated with Zeus's mythic birthplace
Cave
The Paximadia
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The Paximadia
Twin uninhabited islets off southern Crete
Islands
Agios Minas Cathedral
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Agios Minas Cathedral
Major Heraklion cathedral dedicated to Saint Minas
Religious Site
Dikti
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Dikti
Mountain range on Crete with sacred Diktaean cave.
Mountains
Lasithi Plateau
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Lasithi Plateau
High agricultural plateau in eastern Crete, windmills
Plateau
Asterousia Mountains
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Asterousia Mountains
Cretan mountain range with rugged gorges and villages
Mountains
Malia (archaeological site)
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Malia (archaeological site)
Minoan archaeological site with palace ruins on Crete
Archaeological Site
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