Discover Crete
Stalk the ghost of the Minotaur in the labyrinthine Palace of Knossos
Stretch out in the sand and count the stars on the free-spirited island of Gavdos
Slam back a raki to the sound of pistol fire as you join the throng at a traditional Anogia wedding
Linger over freshly caught sea bass and just-picked wild greens at a family-run taverna
In This Guide:
One expert author, 57 days of in-country research, 40 detailed maps
Dedicated Outdoors chapter, guaranteed to get you out of your sunlounger
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