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TOP 5 THINGS TO DO IN CRETE<\/h1>\n

Crete is the largest Greek island<\/strong> and one of the most famous tourist destinations in Greece. This is due to its wonderful beaches<\/a>, the historic towns, the quaint mountain villages and much more.<\/p>\n

Since the island is vast, there are many places that are worth visiting<\/strong>. If you have a hard time deciding where to start, here are our top 5 things to do in Crete<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

THINGS TO DO IN CRETE<\/h2>\n

1) STROLL THROUGH THE STREETS OF HERAKLION, THE CAPITAL OF CRETE<\/h3>\n

Among the top things to do in Crete is strolling through the streets of Heraklion.<\/p>\n

Heraklion is a port city<\/strong>, welcoming but chaotic, modern yet ancient at the same time. In fact, here is where the Minoan civilization<\/strong> that influenced the history of the Mediterranean populations was born.<\/p>\n

Heraklion is also called \u201cCandia<\/strong><\/em>\u201d due to the white stone used to construct the buildings.<\/p>\n

It is nice to get lost in the city, take a look inside the local shops and watch the daily life of its inhabitants.<\/p>\n

The ancient fortress, the old arsenal and the Morosini fountain are the 3 main landmarks.<\/strong><\/p>\n

It is also worth visiting the Archaeological Museum<\/strong>, located inside an elegant Bauhaus-style building. Its collection includes artifacts that date back to a time span of 5,500 years of history, from the Neolithic to the Roman period.<\/p>\n

And when you are tired of walking you can go to one of the beaches<\/strong> near the city or sit in a restaurant and try the local cuisine<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

2) VISIT THE KNOSSO PALACE<\/h3>\n

The remains of the Palace of Knossos are located just 5 kilometers from Heraklion.<\/p>\n

The Palace was the home of King Minos<\/strong> and was built in 1900 BC<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

If you are a little familiar with Greek mythology, you probably know that Minos was the king who built a labyrinth in which he lock up his son, the Minotaur<\/strong>, half man and half bull, who was killed by Theseus and Ariadne<\/strong>.
\nAnother myth linked to the Palace of Knossos is that of Daedalus and Icarus<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Today, the Palace of Knossos is a mix of ruins and reconstructed areas<\/strong>. The highlight of the palace is certainly the mysterious Phaestus Disc<\/strong>, which symbols recall the Egyptian hieroglyphs and are stil indecipherable.<\/p>\n

We recommend that you book a guide to discover all the mysteries of this place.<\/p>\n

3) ENJOY THE COLORS OF ELAFONISSI BEACH<\/h3>\n