Lonely Planet Crete

Stalk the ghost of the Minotaur in the labyrinthine Palace of Knossos

Stretch out in the sand and count the stars on the free-spirited island of Gavdos

Slam back a raki to the sound of pistol fire as you join the throng at a traditional Anogia wedding

Linger over freshly caught sea bass and just-picked wild greens at a family-run taverna

In This Guide:

One expert author, 57 days of in-country research, 40 detailed maps

Dedicated Outdoors chapter, guaranteed to get you out of your sunlounger