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Chania, Crete

CRETE
FERRY TO
Crete is the country’s most populated PIRAEUS Santorini
island and was once the centre of the
Minoan civilisation. It’s teeming with local FERRY TO RHODES
(VIA CHALKI)
treasures such as the Palace of Knossos
and is a nature lover’s delight, with
mountains, gorges, rivers and beaches
seemingly at every turn. Various museums FERRY
can be found in the capital of Heraklion TO SANTORINI
and other popular attractions include the
Venetian old city and the port of Chania.
Balos Lagoon
SEE Chania 
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• Head to Balos Lagoon and admire its Kissamos Port of Souda
turquoise waters and exotic scenery Panormos
• Visit the Holy Trinity Monastery for incredible  Heraklion 3 • Hersonissos
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examples of Renaissance architecture • Palace 4 Elounda
Samaria Gorge of Knossos
National Park Agios Nikolaos
DO
• Tour the Palace of Knossos, also known as
Europe’s oldest city
• Hike through Samaria Gorge National Park
INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
EAT & DRINK ATTRACTION
• Enjoy a unique wine tasting experience at FERRY
Lyrarakis Winery
• For traditional Mediterranean flavours, try HOTELS PAGE
7 Thalasses restaurant in Heraklion 1 Abaton Island Resort and Spa ◆◆◆◆◆ 43
2 Casa Delfino Hotel & Spa ◆◆◆◆¯ 42
WHAT’S ON 1 Creta Maris Beach Resort ◆◆◆◆◆ 43
2 Domes Noruz Chania, Autograph
Rethymno Carnival Collection ◆◆◆◆◆ 42
February (dates to be confirmed) 3 GDM Megaron Luxury Hotel ◆◆◆◆◆ 43
The Renaissance Festival 3 ibis Styles Heraklion Central ◆◆◆◆ 43
31 May to 31 August 2 Porto Del Colombo Boutique Hotel ◆◆◆◆ 42
4 Porto Elounda Golf and Spa Resort ◆◆◆◆◆ 44
World Tourism Day 2 Porto Veneziano Hotel ◆◆◆◆ 42
27 September 1 Silva Beach Hotel ◆◆◆◆◆ 44
4 St Nicolas Bay Resort Hotel & Villas ◆◆◆◆◆ 44
4 Wyndham Grand Crete Mirabello Bay
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Balos Bay

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