Lonely Planet Crete

by Ryan Ver Berkmoes, Andrea Schulte-Peevers

Lonely Planet's Crete is our most comprehensive guide that extensively covers all the region has to offer, with recommendations for both popular and lesser-known experiences. Swim in Elafonisi Beach's sparkling waters, gaze in wonder at the Palace of Knossos and stroll through Hania's idyllic old town; all with your trusted travel companion.

Inside Lonely Planet's Crete Travel

Lonely Planet's Top Picks - a visually inspiring collection of the destination's best experiences and where to have them Itineraries help you build the ultimate trip based on your personal needs and interests
Local insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - whether it's history, people, music, landscapes, wildlife, politics Eating and drinking - get the most out of your gastronomic experience as we reveal the regional dishes and drinks you have to try Toolkit - all of the planning tools for solo travellers, LGBTQIA+ travellers, family travellers and accessible travel Colour maps and images throughout
Language - essential phrases and language tips Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots Covers Hania, Sfakia, Lefka Ori, Rethymno, Mt Psiloritis, Iraklio, Lasithi and more! About Lonely Lonely Planet, a Red Ventures Company, is the world's number one travel guidebook brand. Providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973, Lonely Planet reaches hundreds of millions of travellers each year online and in print and helps them unlock amazing experiences. Visit us at lonelyplanet.com and join our community of followers on Facebook (facebook.com/lonelyplanet), Twitter (@lonelyplanet), Instagram (instagram.com/lonelyplanet), and TikTok (@lonelyplanet). 'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves; it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.'  Fairfax Media (Australia)

Genres: Travel

256 pages, Paperback

Published June 20, 2023

About the author

Ryan Ver Berkmoes is an accomplished travel writer who has contributed to several Lonely Planet guides. His portfolio includes Lonely Planet Poland Travel Guide, Lonely Planet USA Travel Guide, Walking Chicago, Lonely Planet Sri Lanka Travel Guide and Lonely Planet Bali & Lombok Travel Guide.

Reviews

[Cristina T]

I have found the guide to be good to learn some things about certain areas but it lacks the kind of information you need to plan itineraries and things to do.
Also not enough information about beaches, which I found to be particularly disappointing given Crete being such a major holiday destination for sea lovers.
I would not recommend buying this and relying instead on online information, although it does contain a few gems that I didn't find online.

[Cameron Simpson]

Great for honeymoon planning! Wish it had some more local favorites of restaurants and bars listed, as well as more logistical information for travel throughout the island.