Berlitz: Crete Pocket Guide

by Berlitz

ISBN: 9781780041780

Published: 2015-04-01

Berlitz Pocket Guide Crete is a concise, full-colour travel guide that combines lively text with vivid photography to highlight the very best that this sun-kissed island has to offer. The Where To Go chapter details all the key sights: start in bustling Iraklio and its must-see treasure-trove archeological museum then head to the ancient site of Knossos the see the reproductions in situ. Go for a seafood lunch in postcard-perfect Hania and end your stay with a trek down the stunning Samaria Gorge.To inspire you, the book offers a rundown of the Top 10 Attractions in the island, followed by an itinerary for a Perfect Tour of Crete. The What to Do chapter is a snapshot of ways to spend your spare time: the best places to shop for leather sandals or to listen to traditional Cretan music as well as the best beaches for watersports.You'll also be armed with background information, including a brief history of the island and an Eating Out chapter covering its wonderfully traditional...