Crete: The Don'ts of Visiting Crete, Greece

Heading to the Greek Islands and not sure what to expect? Well, here we give you the do's and don'ts of visiting the Greek Island of Crete. From taking in the cities of Heraklion and Chania to the Palace of Knossos and so much more. Crete food, fun and what you should not do in Crete.
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[defenderavenger]

Love listening you talking and talking about everything that I crave to know. Thank you!!!

[tomburke]

I’ve used the buses to get around Crete while on holiday, and they worked ok. It’s a bit chaotic at the bus stations, and a bit of a scrum sometimes, but they worked. I generally stayed in Chania, and made bus trips to Rethymno, Heraklion, and Paleochora.

[jarosawklejnocki]

There are ruins of 4 Minoan palaces in Crete, in addition to Knossos, also Phaistos, Malia and Kato Zakros. Although Knossos is the most famous, it is also crowded with tourists. Moreover, the archaeologist who examined it, Arthur Evans, reconstructed it according to his own visions, which, even though more than 100 years have passed, are still considered controversial.
The palace in Malia is poorly preserved and virtually invisible, it can only excite archaeologists. The coolest one is the one in Phaistos, I highly recommend it, it made a greater impression on me than the one in Knossos. The famous Disk of Phaistos also comes from here (also in the Archaeological Museum in Heraklion), with the mysterious, still undeciphered linear script "A". The ruins of the palace in Kato Zakros are hidden under the water, but you can see them by climbing a little to the hills picturesquely located above this charming village (in a remote place on the eastern coast of the island).
In Kato Zakros there is also the famous Gorge of the Dead, a bit like a miniature of the Samaria Gorge - a shorter and less tiring walk than Samaria.

[tyxeri]

I would make a different suggestion concerning renting a car! Do rent a car only if you are a good driver! If you are a frightened or a clumsy driver, please don't do it! People need to go to work, they don't need drivers who cause jams or ride the white line and stay there. Statistically more accidents in Crete are caused by tourists on the bad Cretan roads. Therefore, alternatively, there are good transportation and tourist services to enjoy the island !

[ahmd]

Nice video, thanks. How about a hotel review!

[blindpanthervlogs]

Nobody does octopus like the Greeks. I had some Greek octopus when I was in Tarpon Springs Florida, and it was amazing.

[johnjohannesjuan]

I'm critical of your advice on using those paid beach seats & umbrellas.

Greek beaches are fundamentally public. But there are so many operators that all but fully cover beaches with their seats and make them quasi-private. This is a form of shady appropriation of public poperty that must be stopped. By using their paid seats & umbrellas, you support those actors. And even if tourists are willing to pay, many locals are not and this is effectively driving them off their beaches, at least the nice and clean ones.

[johnny]

Please make a video in Naples, Italy!

[ΔημητρηςΓεωργακακος]

We don't serve chicken pilaf at weddings. It's made by boiling lamb meat and then we boil the rice in the juices of the meat. When it's ready we add butter made from sheep's milk.

[MiaHessMusic]

I have one of those SPF swim shirts? I bet that would help.
What is the best time to go to Crete? Is there a shoulder season where it's not so croweded or hot?

[daphnelovesL]

Ever visit Ohird North of Macedonia? Beautiful and not expensive and great people.

[JenniferLyn]

Hallelujah!!! I’m blessed and favored with $60, 000 every week! Now I can afford anything and support the work of God and the church. For Your glory, LORD! HALLELUJAH!

[vmanias]

I live in crete, and i laughed so much with “DONT OVER ORDER”! 😂😂😂❤️

[NF]

Crete here! You could be the island's tourist ambassador! Greetings!!!

[cketts]

Crete is wonderful 😃….particularly Knossos & Heraklion for history. Please try the local food….it’s outstanding! And Cretan honey is the best 😂🧡💚🇬🇧

[Milther]

Excellent video as always Mark!❤ Eating truly is a hazard in Crete! A couple of don'ts I would love to add. DON'T be surprised by lack of lamb gyros. In the USA, lamb gyros are the norm. In Crete, it's almost always pork or chicken. DON'T expect to see Kri Kri (Cretan Ibex). They are very rare, and usually only spotted in national parks. DON'T be scarred by the skin you will see on the beaches. Thongs are in style for all women of all ages, speedos worn frequently by men, some toplessness by women, naked children, and full frontal nudity on the south side of the island. DON'T be disappointed if you can't find free parking in town, especially Chania and Heraklion. Locals struggle to park too, so either pay for parking for short stops in town, or just take a taxi. Finally, DON'T misjudge distances between Chania, Heraklion, and Sitia. They are 2-5 hours apart by car, so don't have a 5am flight in Heraklion when you are staying in Chania, unless you are prepared for a €200 taxi. Cheers from Χανιά!

[ColtonRMagby]

I never go swimming without a quick-dry shirt on. If may be a fishing shirt, but it dries quickly, and that's great for swimming because you can make a short trip to a nearby restaurant and be dry before you get there.

[adrinto]

This is brilliant. Just arrived at Chania yesterday. Went to dinner and ordered a dish for everyone. The food could have fed our party three times over. Oh, the food here is amazing

[YousifNur]

I went to Crete a month ago - I wish this was released earlier! Seriously though, I can say that this video is very accurate based on my week on the island..

[heathermichael]

It would be nice to have a list to explore, I’m not renting a car, we went with a private driver . Mostly because I’m scared for my family and I don’t want to offend the people of Crete. The balance was private driver.