Crete in the Pocket Guide series from Berlitz; a collection of handy, pocket-sized guides dedicated to an extensive range of cities, regions & countries worldwide. Written in narrative form, individual guides explore the history, main sights & attractions, food & drink, accommodation & local culture of the destination in detail. Each Berlitz pocket guide has a similar format, with colour-coded sections helping readers locate information quickly in addition to distinctive chapters exploring the city or region. An introduction outlines the destination for visitors & a section dedicated to 'A Brief History' actually explores the area in relative depth. A where to go chapter is organized by region & city & is written in prose form with references to individual sites highlighted in bold for clarity. There are also further suggestions on where & when to eat. Recommendations for leisure activities in the region, including sport, nightlife & shopping, are also provided & tailored accordingly for each destination. Handy travel tips are listed alphabetically in a dedicated section, providing practical guidance & helping visitors make the most of their stay. The main hotels, particularly for cities, are also listed in an accommodation section, offering a brief overview with approximate price bandings & relevant contact details. ...

Crete in the Pocket Guide series from Berlitz; a collection of handy, pocket-sized guides dedicated to an extensive range of cities, regions & countries worldwide. Written in narrative form, individual guides explore the history, main sights & attractions, food & drink, accommodation & local culture of the destination in detail. Each Berlitz pocket guide has a similar format, with colour-coded sections helping readers locate information quickly in addition to distinctive chapters exploring the city or region. An introduction outlines the destination for visitors & a section dedicated to 'A Brief History' actually explores the area in relative depth. A where to go chapter is organized by region & city & is written in prose form with references to individual sites highlighted in bold for clarity. There are also further suggestions on where & when to eat. Recommendations for leisure activities in the region, including sport, nightlife & shopping, are also provided & tailored accordingly for each destination. Handy travel tips are listed alphabetically in a dedicated section, providing practical guidance & helping visitors make the most of their stay. The main hotels, particularly for cities, are also listed in an accommodation section, offering a brief overview with approximate price bandings & relevant contact details. ...

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 & its must-see treasure-trove archaeological museum then head to the ancient site of Knossos the see the reproductions in situ. Go for a seafood lunch in postcard-perfect Hania & 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 isl&, 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 water sports. In this guide you`ll also find background information, including a brief history of the island & an Eating Out chapter covering its wonderfully traditional cuisine. There are carefully chosen listings of the best hotels & restaurants, & an A-Z to equip you with all the practical information you will need. Berlitz Pocket Guide Crete is your ideal companion to this beautiful isl&. ...

Crete at 1:140, 000 on a clear, indexed map with topographic & tourist information, printed on light, waterproof & tear-resistant plastic paper. The map, published by Reise Know-How as part of their highly acclaimed World Mapping Project, divides the island east/west with an overlap between the sides. Topography is shown by altitude colouring with contours & numerous spot heights, plus names of various geographical features. Road network shows local roads & tracks, gives driving distances on main & secondary roads. Ferry routes are also marked. The map highlights various places of interest including churches & monasteries, archaeological sites, beaches, view points, etc. Names of towns & villages are given in both Greek & Latin alphabets; geographical features & places of interest are in the Latin alphabet only. The map is indexed & has latitude & longitude grid at intervals of 10’. Map legend

Includes:: English.

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- Crete Senesi at 1:25, 000 in a series of hiking maps from Edizioni Multigraphic covering Tuscany, parts of Umbria,
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Discover Crete Stalk the ghost of the Minotaur in the labyrinthine Palace of Knossos Stretch out in the sand & 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 & 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 Content updated daily
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Travellers Crete is the perfect guidebook for visitors to a region blessed with an idyllic Mediterranean landscape, lifestyle & culture, & offering abundant archaeological remains, spectacular hiking, mountain villages & unspoilt coastal towns. It offers expert advice guiding you straight to the best sights & experiences; detailed background on people, geography, culture & history; clear & accurate mapping; suggested walks & tours to somewhere a little different; full colour photography throughout; impartial & dependable sleeping, eating & entertainment listings; & a comprehensive coverage of the island's best, including Knossos, Festo, Rethymno, Chania & Archanes. ...

Crete at 1:200, 000 on an indexed, double-sided road map from Terrain Editions, printed on light, waterproof & tear-resistant synthetic paper, with street plans of the island’s four main towns: Iraklion, Rethymno, Chania & Aghios Nikolaos. The map divides the island east/west, with a generous overlap between the sides. All place names are in both Greek & Latin alphabet, with a separate index for each script. Road network

Includes:: smooth dirt roads, shows driving distances on many local routes & indicates locations of petrol stations. Scenic routes are prominently highlighted. The map indicates ports with ferry connections to the mainland & the Aegean islands, as well as ferry routes along the south-western coast. Also marked are main hiking trails, including the course of the E4 long-distance trail. Topography is presented by relief shading, plus names of various mountain ranges, valleys, peaks, etc. Most important sights are prominently highlighted & symbols mark various other points of interest, including campsites & mountain refuges, archaeological sites, monasteries, caves, golf courses, etc. The map has a UTM grid, plus latitude & longitude margin ticks & crosshairs at 5’ intervals. Map legend

Includes:: English. Large, clear plans cover the Old Town of Iraklion & Chania, plus central Rethymno & Aghia Nikolaos. Names of main streets are in both alphabets, with smaller ones in Greek only. The plans indicate various facilities & places of interest, including selected hotels, banks, car parks & petrol stations, museums, etc. Also provided is a list of Crete’s top 20 sights with brief Greek/ English descriptions.



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Jill Dudley`s series of island booklets is ideal for the tourist who would like to learn about the island`s ancient past, such as King Minos` birth & why Theseus came to Knosses & how he killed the Minotaur. It

Includes:: the story of the birth of the supreme god Zeus & explains why at birth he was hidden in the Diktaion cave. It is as the back cover of the booklet says: all you need to know about the island`s myths, legends & its gods.

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Western Crete on a double-sided, contoured & GPS compatible map at 1:100, 000 from Harms Verlag, with highlighting for numerous places of interest & 20 recommended hiking trails, plus street plans of central Heraklion, Rethymnon & Chania & a plan of the archaeological site at Knossos. All place names are in both Greek & Latin alphabet. Coverage

Includes:: the Gavdhos Island shown on an inset. Contours at 50m intervals enhanced by relief shading show the island

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