Cretan food is some of the best anywhere in the world. The combination of traditional recipes and fresh locally grown ingredients results in food that is that rarest of treats: delicious and good for you!
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Driving & vehicle rental in Crete
To see much of Crete you are likely to need a car or other vehicle to get around. There are buses and taxis on Crete but a private vehicle will be faster, more comfortable, and more cost effective than taxis. It is also possible to take your own car, or to hire other vehicles.
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Useful phrases for visitors to Crete
In the most popular tourist spots visitors will find that the locals speak excellent English. However, some of the best places to eat will have older staff with more limited English, so it is a good idea to know a few phrases.
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Does Crete have dangerous wildlife?
Crete is home to lots of unique and interesting wildlife, but the first question you might have is does any of it pose a threat to tourists. The simple answer is no, but as usual it is worth knowing a little more…
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Earthquakes & the geology of Crete
The Mediterranean is a geologically active area and so you may wonder if Crete has earthquakes or volcanoes. The short answer is simple enough: Crete has earthquakes but no volcanoes, but it is worth knowing a little more than that…
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Making the most of the beach
Most people visiting Crete for a holiday will be planning to visit the beach. There isn’t much needed for a quick dip in the sea other than swimwear and a towel, but there are other things you might want to think about taking to enhance the experience, especially if you plan to spend lots of time on the beach
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Beers, wines & spirits of Crete
Beers, wines, and spirits are all produced on Crete and are widely available alongside other Greek drinks and some well recognised global brands. If you want to know what to look out for look no further
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The best meals on Crete
The food on Crete is as good as anywhere in the world, but unless you know where to look you risk getting average food at above average prices. It’s not easy to realise you’re getting something average though as even average food in Crete is much better than you’re likely to find at home.
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Recommended holiday packing list
Avoid the stress of packing by having a packing list ready for any trip. Even if you’re an experienced traveller you might spot a few useful tips, and for those less experienced this will hopefully take the stress out of packing.
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