It has fantastic gorges for hiking, like Samaria and Imbros, and more beautiful famous beaches like Balos Bay and Falassarna. Head to the southern coast and you’ll find the best beaches in Heraklion to lazily bask under the fabulous Mediterranean sun and swim in the crystal waters of the Libyan sea.Īnother region of Crete that’s not to be missed is Chania. This region is also home to magnificent beaches, just like the rest of Crete. 12 native grape varieties grow on the island, so a wine tasting experience in a local winery is something not to be missed. Crete is host to four PDO-level appellations: Peza, Arhanes, Dafnes and Sitia, and the first three belong to Heraklion. That said, Hydra still remains a jewel shielded from reckless over-tourism.Īnother thing to do in Heraklion is to taste the local wine. While it offers a quieter experience to visitors during the day, it has a bustling nightlife and receives many tourists, local and international. Hydra is part of the Saronic Islands in the Aegean Sea. Only a small part of the island is inhabited, which means it is easy to walk around the pretty, winding streets of Hydra’s main port town. It is only accessible by sea, and once you get there, you can only move around by water taxis or on foot. Hydra is one of the few Greek islands which are completely car-free.

Imagine a European island without blaring horns, traffic lights coming in your way, with boats zipping from point to point instead of cars, and nothing but the pleasant sound of the waves in the sea crashing into the shore.

Recommended on the island are a cup of frappé and a nice fresh seafood dish. After a nice day exploring or on the beach, just walk through the few streets of Skala, Megalochori and Limenariaand enjoy the Mediterranean flair.

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