Author(s): Marco Polo

Travel

For advice you can trust, look no further than Marco Polo. The Crete Marco Polo Spiral Guide is a compact travel guide for people who have little time to prepare for a trip, don't want to miss anything, like to be inspired by great ideas for exciting days out and love all things ultra-practical and easy to use. Head for the mountains, visit lagoon beaches such as Elafonisi and Balos or take a boat trip to the small islands just off the coast. Crete awaits! Inside the Crete Marco Polo Spiral Guide:Top 10 sights: From the top down to make it easy to prioritise! That Crete Feeling provides tips to help you experience the essence of the island. Get under Crete's skin and see what makes it tick. Don't miss: Each chapter highlights the absolute must-sees for each area and what to do at your leisure if time permits. Chapters: Iraklio, Central Crete, Eastern Crete, Western Crete. Organised by area; each chapter explores the most important and interesting sights. Restaurant recommendations, the best shopping streets and the hottest places to go for a night out are listed at the end of each chapter.Perfectly planned itineraries for each area including the best places to eat and drink along the way, each with its own map, make exploring easy and stress-free for Perfect Days in Crete! Coverage of Archaiologiko Mouseio, Enetiko Limani Frourio Koules, IstorikoMouseio Kritis, Agia Ekaterina, Knossos, Gortis, Phaistos (Festos), Gournia, Agios Nikolaos, Malia Palati, Kritsa Panagia Kera, Sitia, Chania, Rethimnon, Farangi Samarias, Moni Arkadiou and more. Street Atlas pull out map: The best of both worlds! Some people prefer an atlas while others prefer a separate map - Marco Polo Spiral Guides have both! The separate, fully indexed pull-out map is handily placed in a high-quality plastic wallet at the back of the guide, which can also be used as a storage pocket.Top 10 reasons to come back: For those undecided about a return visit...there is a list of Top 10 reasons to come back again!