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Elafonissi Beach
14,353 reviews
#1 of 304 Nature & Parks in Crete
"This is pretty much the best beach you can find on Crete,The scenery is exotic like a tropical lagoon with fantastic colours of the crystal clear aquamarine waters, the sand, it is amazing.""The lagoon is beautiful and friendly to people of all ages and swimming abilities, the cold water of the Libyan sea is refreshing on a hot day and the views are a breathtaking example of nature at its finest."
Reptisland
500 reviews
#3 of 304 Nature & Parks in Crete
"The owner is really friendly and knowledgeable about the animals and my children were over the moon to be able to interact with and hold snakes, lizards, chameleons etc! We spent a good few hours here handling and...""You can literally get in touch with the animals during the very informative tour by Spyros & Stelios, who are happy to answer all your questions."
Aquaworld Aquarium & Reptile Rescue Centre
3,417 reviews
#5 of 304 Nature & Parks in Crete
"We went there twice during 10 days and every time, John McLaren and his team offers us an amazing athmosphere surrounded by chameleons, iguanas, snakes, turtles, ... Thanks John for what you do.""Beautiful rescue tales, animals and the friendliest workers ever!Some of them is familiar with my country and had an amazing chat about the animals and life experiences (upickumaterinu) :-D I always thought I am a..."
Botanical Park & Gardens Of Crete
1,310 reviews
#6 of 304 Nature & Parks in Crete
"Fascinating day out in the beautiful botanical gardens, excellent value and such a gorgeous place with amazing flowers, herbs & fruit trees , take a bus from Chania bus station, journey time about 45 mins.""The park is situated on a hillside in lovely green valley, and well-maintained paths lead meandering down and up through the various sections, with tropical plants, fruit trees, Mediterranean herbs etc. Fantastic..."
Old Venetian Harbor
6,412 reviews
#7 of 304 Nature & Parks in Crete
"There is so much to see and do in this busy Harbour area including ample shops, bars, restaurants and cafes, boat trips, a museum, an art gallery and the lighthouse plus fabulous views to enjoy.""The venetian light house is stunning at any time but awesome at sunrise and sunset together with the other venetian buildings shipyards etc and the many restaurants and tavernas this is well worth visiting."
Erimoupolis Beach
121 reviews
#9 of 304 Nature & Parks in Crete
"The two beaches are so clean and water is wonderful, in the smaller one the sand is soft and the near ruins are very interesting, If you go to Vai I suggest to spend some other time in Erimoupolis that is very clo...""Leave the car on the stony ground/sand of ancient Itanos climb a very small hill and in two minutes you are on the most beautiful beach you have seen."
Falassarna Beach
3,517 reviews
#10 of 304 Nature & Parks in Crete
"15 min by car from Kissamos, super crystal clear water (snorchling recommended :)) you can have there umbrellas if you want, water sport (Jet ski etc), (surf spot for kite and surfing), you can also have it a bit...""- free parking place - excellent beach, it's worth to visit! - long sandy beach - clean shore, clean water - big waves :) great fun! :)"
Kedrodasos Beach
543 reviews
#13 of 304 Nature & Parks in Crete
"Savage beach, unbelievable turqoise water and shade under juniper trees, if you love being almost on your own with nature, this is your heaven.""I've been to Crete twice before this august and I've heard that this beach is one of the most beautiful and hidden pearls of Crete and this is reality! the water color is turquoise, around is Kedar forest so you'r..."
St. Anthony Gorge (Gorge of Patsos)
435 reviews
#15 of 304 Nature & Parks in Crete
"From the trail head by the Drimos Tavern (have GPS take you here) it's an easy walk that took us two minutes to get to the church in the cave (the hermitage with pictures of holy men, candles, and crutches left be...""wonderful nature, quite easy with children too..very nice pathways and the small monastry in the rock is impressive !"
Balos Lagoon
10,152 reviews
#16 of 304 Nature & Parks in Crete
"Amazing landscape, pristine mixed green grey and blue colors of water, pink layers of sand at the seashore, pieces of land merging into the sea, small mountains sorrounding the area on top of well preserved nature.""There are boatsfrom Kissamos or private hire boats and there is always someone who knows someone who can take you but for me the hike was well worth it, Elafonissi is breathtaking also without the climb, we visite..."
Skinaria Beach
408 reviews
#17 of 304 Nature & Parks in Crete
"Good sand, protected from most winds, smaller waves, beautiful sea bottom with plenty of fish, sundbeds 6 EUR, toilets in two beach tavernas, parking is a bit challenging if you come late, 15 mins drive from Plaki...""You can purchase sunbeds with an umbrella (we managed to get a 1 for free as there were 3 of us (about 5-6 Euros for the day) The Garden Taverna (not the 1st floor but the on in the garden) is amazing! the owners..."
Gialiskari beach
341 reviews
#18 of 304 Nature & Parks in Crete
"In beginning of May the beach was very quiet, hikers from E4 trail may stop for refreshments and go for a swim (sea was a bit cold, around 18 degrees).""This year we found they have started offering pedolo rides and beach toys which is a shame.. on the plus side they chairs under the olive trees and an excellent snack bar and first class hotel toilets in a cave."
Samaria Gorge National Park
3,240 reviews
#19 of 304 Nature & Parks in Crete
"The well maintained paths enable hikers of many levels of fitness to access this unique gorge Best to start the hike early in the day to allow time for a steady pace but also to enjoy the scenery Bring swimming ge...""Advice 1#: Take a pair of hiking boots with you to Crete! Advice 2#: Take a pair of goggles with you to the Samaria excursion, as at the end of your hike: the sea is beautifully clean at Ag. Roumeli :) Advice 3#:..."
Kourtaliotiko Gorge
310 reviews
#20 of 304 Nature & Parks in Crete
"Great experience to drive from south coast to north (or vice versa) trought out this beautifull gorge- refresing wind, oleanders on mountin slopes and beautifull little church by the good road.""But for those who drive through here its the shear scene that makes it ... again we noted the local farmer type chap driving the sheep along the road into the lower parts of the gorge at the Plakies end Third visi..."
Agia Irini Gorge
240 reviews
#21 of 304 Nature & Parks in Crete
"We decided to drop our car off at the Oasis Taverna at the end of the hike and take a taxi ($35e) to the beginning so that once we finished the hike we would have access to our car to drive the road to Sougia beach.""Did both ends again late April 2018, and there was very little water at the top, and just one orchid inside the gorge (been a very dry winter) - but also one snake, a Balkan Whip, climbing out of our way up a stee..."
Triopetra Beach
309 reviews
#22 of 304 Nature & Parks in Crete
"This beach is accessible from the road connecting Rethymno to Agia Galini ; it can be considered one of the most beautiful beaches on the south coast of Crete ; the name comes from the three majestic rocks which d...""Triopetra Beach is way off the beaten track but it’s well worth the drive (you don’t have to walk though, we were able to park right by the beach)."
Gorge of the Dead
318 reviews
#23 of 304 Nature & Parks in Crete
"We stayed near Zakros village and walked down the gorge in the early am, then spent day at Zakros palace minoan site , had lunch at waterfront taverna and swam on the beach, then walked back up.""... sign by the footpath to the gorge confused us, I suppose that is for cars only) The old road was a great walk with stunning views, and having my 11 month baby in a Baby Bjorn carrier on my chest, really easy."
Seitan Limania Beach
1,096 reviews
#24 of 304 Nature & Parks in Crete
"... but get there early and you'll have plenty of time for a secluded swim and a photo shoot ,the goats come down to the beach and say hello too, if you are in the area you must visit this place you'll be in paradise""Sea is very beautiful, there are large areas of shadow, you can play with the goats that come up to a few steps from the sea and you can dive from the cliffs."
Richtis Gorge
455 reviews
#26 of 304 Nature & Parks in Crete
"... from the wooden staircase , at the bottom of the stairs it's about a minute walk to the magnificent waterfall , it's beautiful to look at , there is a picnic bench there for you to enjoy a snack , we got to wa...""I wish the hike was closer to chania because id hike it once a week :) .. we took a liter water but if your hiking in the summer bring plenty of water !!"
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