The Heraklion Archaeological Museum is a must-see in Crete — and all of Greece, even — for its extensive collection of Minoan art. Highlights include a mini-statue of a Snake Goddess and the ...

Other key cities include Thessaloniki, a vibrant city with Byzantine and Ottoman heritage; Heraklion ... Among the main natural attractions are the beaches of Mykonos and Santorini, the gorges ...

The best way to get around Crete is via car. There are public buses that connect visitors to the major cities of Heraklion, Rethymnon, Chania and Agios Nikolaos. There are also a few lines that ...