Cretan traditional
Peskesi
Heritage Cretan cooking in Heraklion using produce from the restaurant's own farm.
About Crete
Crete has it all — vast sandy beaches at Elafonisi, the palace of Knossos, mountain gorges and the sophisticated harbour of Chania. Long-stay families love the resort-heavy north coast around Elounda.
Things to do
- ✦ Palace of Knossos
- ✦ Chania Old Town
- ✦ Samaria Gorge
- ✦ Elafonisi pink-sand beach
Excursions we love
- ✦ Spinalonga island
- ✦ Balos lagoon boat trip
- ✦ Wine tour
Featured hotels in Crete
Where to eat
Top restaurants in Crete
Our advisors' shortlist of the tables worth planning a trip around — from heritage local kitchens to Michelin-starred destination dining.
Cretan-Mediterranean
The Old Mill
Elounda Mare's romantic waterside institution — the destination restaurant of eastern Crete.
Seafood
Thalassa
Toes-in-the-sand seafood at Plaka beach across from Spinalonga — the day's catch, simply grilled.
Cretan taverna
Karnagio
Old Venetian shipyard setting in Chania — the whole grilled fish and raki come with harbour views.
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