Crete is more like a small country than another Greek island. It welcomes every visitor with the remnants of brilliant civilizations, breath-taking mountainscapes, fertile valleys, steep gorges and glorious beaches.
I had this opportunity to spend nearly a week in this small universe teeming with beauties and treasures and… I fell in love with it. Here are my 25 reasons why I found this Greek island one of the most unforgettable and precious:
1. Because the water is crystal clear.
2. Because the Greek salad is delicious.
3. Because you can get a tan.
4. Because the ancient history is so interesting.
5. Because the beaches are not overcrowded.
6. Because it’s cheap.
7. Because locals will greet you in the street with a big smile.
8. Because you can sunburn exploring Fortezza of Rethymno.
9. Because you can cycle to the Mili Gorge.
10. Because the local pastries are the best.
11. Because the fruits and veggies are always fresh.
12. Because the narrow streets are charming.
13. Because the view from the restaurants is gorgeous.
14. Because you can feel like in Venice.
15. Because you can bump into awesome travelers.
16. Because Greeks like vodka.
17. Because the ice coffee is just heaven.
18. Because the weather is always perfect.
19. Because you can pray in a local church.
20. Because you can go sailing.
What would be your reason to make it to Crete this summer?
67 thoughts on “20 Reasons Why You Should Choose To Visit Crete This Summer”
These are excellent reasons to go to Crete, and they are all true! Next time I’m in Crete I’d like to visit the beaches of Preveli and Elafonissi.
I didn’t go to Preveli neither to Elafonissi, what a pitty!
Tim and Agness, Crete seems interesting place to be. Surely I would like to visit this beautiful place.
Alex, you really need to make it there soon!
Aside from Santorini, I am also interested in visiting Crete and do a side trip to Spinalonga after reading the novel “The Island” :)
Never read it, but I’ll catch up soon with some good books!
Oh, that coffee looks fantastic! I’ve been wanting to visit Crete for years. So far, I’ve made it to Kos (which was great), but you’ve convinced me Crete is the place to go :)
Happy to hear that. I loved Greek coffees, not too strong, always served iced cold! Perfect for sunny days.
Great photos, Agness. Feels like witnessing a time warp.
So pretty! Crete looks amazing. I think I could probably live off of that greek salad and iced coffee. And the Venetian lagoon really does remind me of the docks and water off of Venice, especially the island of Murano!
I’m planning on going to Venice this summer. Can’t wait to compare it with Greece.
Ha ha ha you got me! I’m officially sold, and when I got to number 16 I have booked my tickets ha ha ha Greece here I come in May!
I read a book once that was set in Greece and Crete especially. The way Crete was described made me want to go so bad (I have a travelers heart but have yet to do so) and looking at your photos, I cannot believe that the book and your pics are almost identical! I am SO going!!!
Hi Agness, I hope you are doing well in Greece & came to know here that what is the reason that twenty which inspires us to visit there. I have read one by one and felt that It is no less than paradise. Great work!!
Looks picture-perfect, Agness. Have always wanted to go to the Greek Islands – well, who doesn’t?! You make Crete seem like the perfect choice! :)
Thanks a lot Jess!
Crete has a dark side. Excessively racist towards certain ethnic groups, promoted by the authorities.
Looks liek paradise. However, true mediterranean feeling can be experienced on Croatian coast and islands of Hvar and Brac.
I loved my visit to Crete, there is so much to see and explore with the history, food, culture and amazing landscape of the island. Here are 20 images of the island that really bring you all around the main sites that I am sharing. http://travelphotodiscovery.com/20-pictures-of-crete-in-greece/
This looks fantastic. I have never been there yet but I would love to discover probably soon. It looks like a great area to enjoy and have some fun. :)