Crete is Greece's largest island and one of the country's most magnificent. With 5,000 years of history, breathtaking landscapes, and beachfront attractions, there's much to encourage tourists to visit Crete. Nestled between the Sea of Crete and the Libyan Sea, this luxurious island offers soaring mountain summits and gorgeous seaside resorts. Introduction to Crete, Greece - Overview - Culture - Orientation/Location - Climate and When to Visit - Sightseeing Highlights - Chania - Rethymno - Heraklion (Iraklion) - Lassithi - Dikteon Cave, Lassithi - Palace of Knossos, Heraklion - Spinalonga, Elounda - Botanical Park of Crete, Chania - Samaria Gorge National Park, Chania - Aquaworld Aquarium, Chersonisos - Archaeological Museum, Heraklion - Venetian Fortezza, Rethymnon - Recommendations for the Budget Traveler - Places to Stay - Casa Moazzo Suites and Apartments, Rethymno - Aegean Sky Hotel and Suites, Malia - Ammos Hotel, Agii Apostoli - Elounda Heights Apartments and Studios, Elounda - Esplanade Hotel Apartments, Chania - Places to Eat & Drink - Spyros' Taverna, Gouves - Eva Taverna, Malia - Porto Rino, Elounda - Olondi Restaurant, Elounda - Castelvecchio, Rethymno - Places to Shop - Agora, Chania - 1866 Street Heraklion Outdoor Market - Silverhorse, Rethymno - Opal Jewellery, Paleochora - Ponto Vecchio, Rethymno