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Crete

Balos Beach by car and tour [parking, drive, food and more]

by Stefano Ferro
Balos Beach and Lagoon - All you need to know - The practical guide

Balos Beach by car and tour [parking, drive, food and more] The drive to Balos Beach by car is absolutely a stunning experience, and once parking is done, the walk down to the lagoon is surely breathtaking. The question is now how to get to balos beach by car, and, is it actually a good … Read more

Categories Crete, Things to do Tags GREECE 1 Comment

Elafonisi Beach – the best and the worst of a tour (and how avoid that)

by Stefano Ferro
Elafonisi Beach and Lagoon - the best and the worst of a tour (and how avoid that)

Elafonisi Beach – All you need to know [bus, tour, map and weather] The pink Elafonisi Beach has been constantly ranked as one of the most beautiful in the world, and for a good reason, it’s truly amazing and unique. And besides the beach, there is also the Elafonisi Lagoon to enjoy and remember forever. … Read more

Categories Crete, Things to do Tags GREECE 1 Comment

Spinalonga Tour [the island, the beach, the boat trip and a map]

by Stefano Ferro
Spinalonga Tour - the island, the beach, the boat trip, a map

Spinalonga Tour – the island, the beach, the boat trip, maps and all you need to know for this trip The Spinalonga Tour is one of the most interesting and unique trips you can do in Crete. This island has a long history that started with the building of a fortress under the Venetian occupation. … Read more

Categories Crete, Things to do Tags GREECE 1 Comment

Chrissi Island best and worst [Golden Beach, ferry, tour, map and weather]

by Stefano Ferro
Chrissi Island - Golden Beach, ferry, tour, map and weather

Chrissi Island – All you need to know to reach Golden Beach [ferry, tour, map and weather] Crete has many amazing beaches, however, Chrissi Island has one of the best beaches in Europe, Golden Beach. Absolutely stunning, unless you visit it on a bad day and it can suddenly become a day to forget (but … Read more

Categories Crete, Things to do Tags GREECE 3 Comments

Samaria Gorge hike [difficulty, length, map, time and all you need to know]

by Stefano Ferro
Samaria Gorge Hike - difficulty, length, map, time and all you need to know

The Samaria Gorge Hike – difficulty, length, map, time and all you need to know The Samaria Gorge hike is one of my favourite experiences in Crete. In this post, you will learn all about it, from the difficulty grading to the length, from the time needed to the description of the sections, the ticket … Read more

Categories Crete, Things to do Tags GREECE 21 Comments

Best Crete itinerary in 3, 5, 7 or 14 days

by Stefano Ferro
Best Crete itinerary

Ultimate Crete itinerary based on your length of stay and type of experience In this guide, you will find all you need to design your Crete itinerary with maps and day-by-day activities to experience the best beaches, trekking, local culture and food This is a big island, with over 8,000 square km of land. You … Read more

Categories Crete, Itinerary Tags GREECE 6 Comments

One week in Crete [best itineraries with map and places to see]

by Stefano Ferro
one week in Crete

One week in Crete, itineraries for beaches, couples, families and more One week in Crete will give you the possibility to experience the best that this island has to offer You can have a relaxing 7 days and you can plan well in advance your itinerary and experiences and make the most of it. I … Read more

Categories Crete, Itinerary Tags GREECE 10 Comments

Five days in Crete [best itineraries with map and places to see]

by Stefano Ferro
5 days in Crete

Five days in Crete, itineraries for beaches, couples, families and more With 5 days in Crete, you will be able to organise some interesting itineraries and experience some of the most beautiful beaches in Greece as well as unique trekking and historical sites. But is it actually enough time to enjoy the whole island? The … Read more

Categories Crete, Itinerary Tags GREECE 1 Comment

Three days in Crete [best itineraries with map and places to see]

by Stefano Ferro
3 Days in Crete

Three days in Crete, itineraries with things to do based on your type of holiday Are you finding it hard to plan an itinerary for 3 days in Crete? Well, you are not the only one, especially considering this is the biggest Greek island, with over 8,000 square km of land. I have been travelling … Read more

Categories Crete, Itinerary Tags GREECE 1 Comment

Top-rated places to visit in Crete [including some hidden gems]

by Stefano Ferro
Best places to visit in Crete

Best places to visit in Crete based on the town of your stay  In this guide, you will find the best places to visit in Crete based on where you actually stay. There is no point in suggesting a place you need to drive 6 hours return. Crete is a big island, with plenty of … Read more

Categories Things to do, Crete Tags GREECE 6 Comments
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Stefano Ferro - MEL365.com Founder and Editor Hi, my name is Stefano and I am a seasoned traveller and the founder of MEL365.com, a leading travel website with traffic across 6 continents.

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Through my travels, I've wandered through twisty streets, uncomprehensible menus, and a few wrong turns. It's been a fun ride with plenty of laughs along the way!

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