Regionen · Kapitel 4
Western Crete — Chania, Balos & Samaria
Western Crete is the heart of the island — here you will find Crete's most beautiful beaches, Europe's most spectacular gorge, the most romantic old town, and the wildest mountains. If you visit only one region in Crete, choose the west.
5 Abschnitte in diesem Kapitel
1
Chania — Crete's Most Beautiful City
Chania (Χανιά, often also Hania) is the secret capital of hearts. The second-largest city in Crete (approx. 55,000 inha…
2
Balos — The Turquoise Lagoon★★★
The Lagoon of Balos (Μπάλος) is Crete's most famous beach — and one of the most beautiful in the world. At the northwes…
3
Elafonisi — The Pink Beach★★★
Elafonisi (Ελαφονήσι, "Deer Island") is Crete's second dream beach and a nature reserve of unreal beauty. At the southw…
4
Samaria Gorge — Europe's Grand Canyon★★★
The Samaria Gorge (Φαράγγι Σαμαριάς) is, at 16 kilometers long, Europe's longest walkable gorge — and one of Greece's g…
5
Rethymno — Venetian Jewel
Rethymno (Ρέθυμνο) is the third-largest city in Crete and has the best-preserved Renaissance old town on the entire isl…
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