Crete Marco Polo Pocket Guide With Pull-Out Map - Couverture souple

Polo, Marco

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1917131216 ISBN 13 : 9781917131216

Editeur : Marco Polo Guides, 2025

Synopsis

Search less and discover more with this compact Crete travel guide, your easy-to-use companion for planning the perfect Greek island holiday.

Skip the busy resorts in Heraklion (Iraklio) and the crowded tavernas of Chania’s old town. This local-style guide uncovers traditional mountain villages where family-run kitchens serve dakos, slow-cooked lamb, and fresh cheeses, quiet coves along the south coast, and scenic trails through the White Mountains that reveal Crete’s rugged interior.

Whether it’s your first visit or you’re returning to explore hidden corners, this guide puts Crete at your fingertips. Lightweight and pocket-sized, it’s perfect for coastal walks, village excursions, winery visits, and lazy beach days.

What You'll Discover:

• Local Tips & Hidden Gems - Escape the crowds to explore Margarites renowned for its pottery, wander the colourful streets of Loutro village and swim in the turquoise waters of Agia Pelagia
• Top Sights, Beaches & Things to Do - Experience must-see highlights including Knossos Palace, Elafonisi Beach, the Venetian Harbour in Rethimno’s old town and the Samaria Gorge, plus boat trips, hiking adventures, and unforgettable coastal scenery
• Easy Itineraries & Area Guides - Plan your Crete holiday quickly with ready-made routes, village-by-village highlights, and practical advice that saves time and helps you explore stress-free
• Food, Wine & Local Experiences - Taste Crete’s best with seaside tavernas, mountain cafés, traditional festivals, fresh seafood, and specialties like raki, cheeses, and dakos
• Family-Friendly & Budget Advice - Helpful tips for travelling with kids, saving money, and making the most of your trip without overspending
• Pull-Out Map Included - Navigate confidently with a detailed, portable island map perfect for sightseeing, coastal drives, and exploring hidden beaches

With Marco Polo, every corner of Crete becomes unforgettable - from pink-sand beaches and turquoise lagoons to ancient Minoan ruins, rugged gorges, and charming villages. Plan your days with easy-to-follow itineraries and a pull-out map. Make the most of your trip with the travel guide locals and insiders trust. Find your way with Marco Polo.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Marco Polo
One of the leading and most trusted travel publishing brands in Europe, Marco Polo has been guiding travellers around the world since 1991. All titles are researched on location and written by locals or authors who have spent the majority of their time living and travelling in the destination. With nearly 35 years of travel guide publishing under our belts and approaching 100million copies sold, you can rely on our experience to ensure you have a wonderful trip.

What do we do?
We create well-researched, high-quality guides to guarantee you have a wealth of detailed, reliable information about places to visit and how to get there. We print on high-quality, environmentally-friendly paper which ensures all the lovely colour photographs, maps and attractions are presented in the best way possible to bring your destination to life.

What makes our guides and maps different?
Marco Polo’s renowned ‘Insider Tips’ ensure you enjoy an authentic local experience, creating travel memories that will last a lifetime. Our guides and maps are regularly updated by local experts who live, work and travel in the destination, ensuring current, first-hand information is included. We focus on the best selection of attractions and experiences saving you precious time so that you can search less and discover more.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Marco Polo Guides
• Date d'édition: 2025
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1917131216
• ISBN 13: 9781917131216
• Reliure: Broché
• Numéro d'édition: 2
• Nombre de pages: 156
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: MairDumont GmbH; info@marcopolo.de; ; 236 Henleaze Road; Bristol; BS9 4NG; Royaume-Uni