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Regions
Crete is divided into four regions. Each has its own character — choosing where to base yourself shapes the kind of trip you'll have.
Chania Region
A guide to Chania — the most visited city in western Crete, with a beautiful Venetian harbour, excellent food scene and access to the island's dramatic west.
Heraklion Region
A guide to the Heraklion region — the largest city in Crete, gateway to Knossos, the central mountains and the Messara plain.
Lasithi Region
A guide to the Lasithi region — the quietest and least developed of Crete's four areas, with clear water, Minoan sites and the plateau above Agios Nikolaos.
Rethymno Region
A guide to Rethymno — the third city of Crete, with a beautiful Venetian old town, long beach and easy access to the quieter south coast.
South Chania
A guide to south Chania — the dramatic southern coastline of western Crete, including Sfakia, Frangokastello, Loutro and the quiet coves of the Libyan Sea.