Back on the coast, take the old National road to Agios Nikolaos (traffic melts away as you head for the islands less crowded eastern side). We dont share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we dont sell your information to others. Other cheap and tasty veggie snacks include spanakopita (spinach pie). For more exotic victuals, choose The Well of the Turkin Chanias Splantzia district. With opinionated and lively writing, honest reviews, and a strong cultural background, Rough Guides travel books bring more than 200 destinations to life. Dcouvrez notre slection de la maternelle jusqu'au lyce. Cretans are relaxed about sartorial style, but they appreciate modest clothing (no shorts or crop tops) when visiting churches and other religious places and you are expected to remove headgear when entering. You can learn more about our use of cookies here. - Meticulous mapping: practical full-colour maps, with clearly numbered, colour-coded keys. Try again. RRP: Visit RoughGuides.com to learn more. diteur Clear, relatively up to date guidance for most significant destinations in Crete. Make the most of your time on Earth with the ultimate travel guides. 32,00 , 30-day low price: 26,22 , 14,68 RRP: To get the best value from your visit, buy a combi museum/palace ticket,which costs 15 (13) and its also well worth paying extra for a guided tour of this sprawling site. Youll need a car to explore Greeces largest island. There was a problem loading your book clubs. is the ultimate guide to one of the most beautiful and hospitable islands of Greece. Everything you need to know before you go. - Honest and independent reviews: written with Rough Guides' trademark blend of humour, honesty and expertise, our writers will help you make the most from your trip to Crete Real fans should visit his tomb in Heraklions hilltop cemetery, too. After the sombre trip, raise your spirits with dinner at The Ferryman a gastro tavern overlooking Eloundas glittering bay. : Great for finding places off the beaten track and trying restaurants less touristy! 23,81 , 24,70 The things not to miss, author picks, and itinerary sections help travelers make the most of their time away. RRP: For more suggestions of the best beaches in the area, see our guide. Restaurants near Chanias harbour tend to be tourist traps, so its well worth heading a few kilometres out of town to Stalos (direction Platanias) to seek out hole-in-the-wall taverna Leventis, where brothers Giorgos and Panagiotis Chatzimanolakis have (justly) received countless awards for their authentic Cretan culinary delights. Exhaustive listings and practical advice about what to see and do, how to get around, plus essential pre-departure information. Many obvious items missing from index. 28,78 , 36,37 27,50 , 30-day low price: Weather up in the mountains is colder: expect chilly weather from late December to early April. have been inspiring travellers for over 35 years, with over 30 million copies sold globally. Sorry, there was a problem loading this page. Some details a bit vague around hikes. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. Try again. : Visit RoughGuides.com to learn more. Follow hip Herakliotes to Stone Project a stylish, low-lit bar with friendly service, which serves some of the citys best raki-based cocktails. RRP: Whether you want to walk in the footsteps of the Minoans at Knossos, take in the views around the scenic Lasithi plateau or dance till dawn in Ayios Nikolaos, this fully updated Rough Guide has all the expert advice you'll need, as well as recommendations of the very best seaside hotels, hilltop villas, rustic tavernas and raki bars. Standing at the crossroads of three continents, the atoll described by Homer in hisOdysseyas a fair land in the midst of the wine-dark sea has been invaded countless times over the centuries. Find your way around Irakilo, Lasithi and many more locations without needing to get online The Rough Guide to Crete is the ultimate guide to one of the most beautiful and hospitable islands of Greece. 21,85 , Learn about new offers and get more deals by joining our newsletter. x 22.86mm RRP: Top subscription boxes right to your door, 1996-2022, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates, Eligible for Return, Refund or Replacement within 30 days of receipt, Learn more how customers reviews work on Amazon. Includes initial monthly payment and selected options. 21,80 , 19,34 Some of these items ship sooner than the others. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 16, 2019. good guide with plenty of writing, takes a bit of getting used to,, way its laid out etc writing is quite small but lots of information on each area. : Compact practical guidebooks for short-trip travellers. After lunch, head next door to Myrtias Nikos Kazantzakis Museum. Visit the 14th-century church of Agios Nikolaos, with its bell tower and lofty minaret; tuck intomezedishes; and browse the book stores and knife-making workshops along the flower-strewn Maxaradika street. . Always get these for my holidays. Cretan shops stay open until 10pm in summer: head for Chania and enjoy a late afternoon stroll in the citys intricate network of shopping streets behind the Venetian harbour. Please try again. Nude sunbathing near Cretan families is considered extremely rude, and is only acceptable on designated beaches. RRP: Points-of-interest structure lists all must-see sights and off-the-beaten-track treasures with detailed color-coded maps. Reviewed in the United States on February 2, 2017, Reviewed in the United States on September 4, 2017, IMHO the Rough Guides are better than Lonely Planet any day of the week, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 26, 2017. RRP: We rely on advertising to help fund our award-winning journalism. Unable to add item to List. It gives info on when best to visit how to get there and even whether it is worthwhile, some sites having more on the ground than others. For more than thirty years, adventurous travelers have turned to Rough Guides for up-to-date and intuitive information from expert authors. will be your trusted companion in helping you explore this multifaceted island. , Rough Guides; 11th edition (July 1, 2019), Language 25,00 , 30-day low price: Veuillez renouveler votre requte plus tard. Great for finding places off the beaten track and trying restaurants less touristy! Classement des meilleures ventes d'Amazon : Suivez les auteurs pour obtenir de nouvelles mises jour et des recommandations amliores. are written by expert authors who are passionate about both writing and travel. 16,50 , 30-day low price: pity it didnt contain a large pullout map but rather smaller maps inside . Stop anywhere along this beach-lined coast for a refreshing dip, then escape the heat in the pretty jasmine-scented labyrinth of Rethymnons old streets. Could do with a more impressive cover photo too! For a real dose of local lifestyle, end your evening at warehouse-style music venue Nyn Kai Aei, where Cretan music stars come to strum and improvise their rhyming mantinades folk songs. x 198.12 World-renowned 'tell it like it is' travel guide, now with free eBook. Always get these for my holidays. - Fabulous full-colour photography: features inspirational colour photography, including the striking windmills on the Lasithi Plateau and the awesome Melidhoni Cave Instead of having breakfast at your hotel, follow local-born guides from Crete Urban Adventureson a gourmet walking tour through Heraklions busy backstreets: sample flavoursome cheeses in the local market, try the bestbougatsa(custard pie)in town, and visit hole-in-the-wall kafeneions serving delicious local snacks. This book really helped us plan a thorough vacation in Crete. Seeking clean seas and Cretan food she moved to Greeces big island ten years ago. To avoid the coach-tour crowds, visit around noon when tourists will generally be having their lunch. pity it didnt contain a large pullout map but rather smaller maps inside . Les tiers utilisent des cookies dans le but d'afficher et de mesurer des publicits personnalises, gnrer des informations sur l'audience, et dvelopper et amliorer des produits. 19,50 , 30-day low price: To see our price, add these items to your cart. Clustered around 1821 Square, ChaniasSplantziadistrict is a concentrated slice of the citys Turkish occupied past. The vibe is casual but sophisticated, with guest DJs flown in for their sets during the summer months. 21,46 , 18,50 Covers practically everything from sites to eateries and how to get around. Hop on a boat to Agia Roumeli and hike through the bottom end of Samaria Gorge: check timetables, but in high season the last boat usually returns from Agia Roumeli around 7pm. - Time-saving itineraries: carefully planned routes will help inspire and inform your on-the-road experiences Rough Guides is a leading travel publisher known for its tell it like it is attitude, accurate, up-to-date content and authoritative contemporary writing. 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For more suggestions of the best nightlife in the area, see our guide. Domes Noruz, astylish design hotel modelled on the domes of nearby Chanias Venetian shipyard, has two large pools (one of which has a swim-up bar) and a bijou spa. Now we offer a personalised trips of a lifetime with unique adventure, Find your own path with Rough Guides tailor-made trip - roughguides.com. Whether you plan to visit the 3500-year-old Minoan palace of Knossos, stroll along the turquoise waters and rose-tinted sands of Elafonisi or hike one of Crete's countless gorge hikes that take you from the mountains to the sea, The Rough Guide to Crete will help you discover the best places to explore, eat, drink, shop and sleep along the way. Nous utilisons des cookies et des outils similaires qui sont ncessaires pour vous permettre d'effectuer des achats, pour amliorer vos expriences d'achat et fournir nos services, comme dtaill dans notre Avis sur les cookies. RRP: RRP: Your web browser either does not support Javascript, or scripts are being blocked. (for example, by measuring site visits) so we can make improvements. 20,50 , 30-day low price: The choices you make here will apply to your interaction with this service on this device. With opinionated and lively writing, honest reviews, and a strong cultural background, Rough Guides travel books bring more than 200 destinations to life. Heidi Fuller-Love is Telegraph Travels Crete expert. however, overall good enough for the casual visitor . Start (early) in the superb Heraklion Museumin the islands capital, where jaw-dropping archaeological wonders include the intricate Malia bee pendant, Kamares tableware, and those legendary Minoan frescoes. 19,74 , Price includes VAT/import taxes for EU delivery. If you have kids its well-worth stopping off en route to visit the CretAquarium, a vast marine-themed space with 60 different tanks and its own thrilling shark tunnel. Continue along the coast, past the pretty coastal town of Giorgioupoli (nature lovers should make a detour to see rare striped terrapins bobbing on Kournas lake). . 20,17 , 22,35 14,68 , 34,17 14,00 , 30-day low price: Back in Heraklion, the bars will be buzzing. 2022 , Langue 30,00 , 30-day low price: The four-star ibis Styles Heraklion Centralhas Fifties-inspired decr, a decent restaurant and friendly staff. 1996-2022, Amazon.com Inc. ou ses affilis, aux Prfrences pour les publicits sur Amazon, Fait partie de: Rough Guides (17 livres), En savoir plus sur le fonctionnement des avis clients sur Amazon, Traduire tous les commentaires en franais, Afficher ou modifier votre historique de navigation, Recyclage (y compris les quipements lectriques et lectroniques), Annonces bases sur vos centres dintrt. : Please try again. - Covers: Iraklio; Lasithi; Rethymno; Hania , ISBN-13 Great book to take on holiday, good size to carry around all day. Clear, relatively up to date guidance for most significant destinations in Crete. Vous coutez un extrait de l'dition audio Audible. Publisher 24,95 , 30-day low price: On arrival, bargain hard: expect to pay 15-30 (13-26) per day, or less if you plan to keep the car for more than three days. , Poids de l'article 18,81 , 23,81 Crete, home of the Minotaur legend and birthplace of Europes first evolved society, is a vivid and sensual mosaic of contrasts: from lofty mountains and pink-sand beaches, to buzzing nightlife and traditionalkafeneions(coffeehouses). - Things not to miss: Rough Guides' rundown of Hania, Ayios Nikolaos and Rethymno's best sights and top experiences 36,30 , 21,12 It includes museums and sites, restaurants and hotels, and a little history lessons. 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A fan of local music, she learnt Greek by listening to Cretan mantinades. Cookies are used to provide, analyse and improve our services; provide chat tools; and showyou relevant content on advertising. A small road, looping through tousled vineyards that produce some of the islands best wine, leads to the traditional village of Archanes. Telegraph Travel's best hotels, tours and holidays in Crete, tried, tested and recommended by our Crete experts. Held out on the village square in summer, the great-value ticket price (around 15/13) generally includes a set menu: starter, main meat dish and dessert, along with a carafe of raki or local wine. Discover Crete with this comprehensive and entertaining travel guide, packed with practical information and honest recommendations by our independent experts. 15,37 , 23,01 You may receive a partial or no refund on used, damaged or materially different returns. Impossible d'ajouter l'article votre liste. : Lined with mosques, mansions and Venetian fortifications, the old town is dominated by a 16th-century fortezza (citadel) whose ruined walls make an atmospheric venue for concerts and other events in summer. Most sites and museums are usually open all day, or at least until 3pm. Conversely, in summer when temperatures along the coast climb to 30-35C, the mountain villages which are often five degrees cooler are ideal for escaping the heat. IMHO the Rough Guides are better than Lonely Planet any day of the week .. good guide with plenty of writing, takes a bit of getting used to,, way its laid out etc writing is quite small but lots of information on each area.
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