Mesa Gorge

If you like being beside the seaside but don’t fancy the hustle and bustle of touristy spots, put Kommos Beach on your list. The biscuity-hued arc of sand, southwest of Heraklion, is shielded by hillsides...

To soak up Crete’s natural beauty, make your way to Kourtaliotiko Gorge. Hike through canyons that lead you past picturesque waterfalls and turquoise pools as you witness some of the most breathtaking scenes...

Swing by Matala and you’ll clock the gorgeous sandy beach. If you get peckish after chilling in the rays, you’ll find plenty of eateries behind you in this former fishing village. It’s a place...