Going to Crete for first time. Any sights not to be missed?

Question

Going to Crete for first time. Any sights not to be missed?

Answer 1

go to preveli (south crete)

go to iraklion

go to rethymnon

go to knossos

go to xania

go to lasithi

spend lots of time at the beach and the taverns  ('taverna'- food places)

Answer 2

The gorges on the south side of the island (there's two big ones, and both are worth seeing, I think)

Answer 3

the palace of knossos , but absolutely with personal guide

Answer 4

I am going also to visit Crete this year and I have found usefull information at

http://www.greek-islands.us/crete/

Answer 5

I was with my family in Crete last summer! The best thing I liked was when we traveled over to Santorini (a small island just next to it). Santorini is SOOO beautiful!!!! You should definetly see it :)

Answer 6

Definitely the palaces of Knossos - Faistos.  And the lovely beaches, ask around. Crete is big, people in the area you are will tell you what are the best beaches and monuments nearby.

Answer 7

The palace of Knossos, and Spinalonga. a leprosy colony.  There are buses that go all round the island, and if you do that and pay for a guide it is far cheaper than the tour operators, and you get to learn more as the group will be smaller, and you do not have a time limit.  

Also, try to find a restaurant that does not serve chips!  Have a good holiday.