Crete in the Eyewitness Top 10 series from Dorling Kindersley is a condensed format guide book featuring dozens of illustrated, top ten lists for the traveller regardless of their disposable budget. To save you time & money a Top 10 Things to Avoid is also included. Top 10 lists are given for things to see & do in & around town, as well as the top ten features of particular locations or events. Practicalities are not forgotten as Top 10s are also provided for topics such as planning your trip, getting around town & shopping. Accommodation lists provide the ten most recommended places to stay for a range of budgets, whilst restaurant top tens feature as the guide works its way through the location in question. Simple, small street plans illustrate the location of the top ten recommends within their neighbourhoods & basic, fold out maps form the inside covers. An additional pull out feature of the guide suggests ideas on how to spend your day & a phrase section is included which will help the traveller to acclimatise. ...

Crete in a series of Top 10 Tips maps from Freytag & Berndt covering Europe’s popular tourist destination at 1:150, 000, on a double-sided map with street plans, plans of main archaeological sites, & a booklet with brief, multilingual descriptions of the island’s 10 best locations & places of interest. Topography is shown by bold relief shading with spot heights & names of mountain ranges, peaks, etc. Road network

Includes:: a selection of small local tracks & highlights scenic routes. Picturesque towns & villages are highlighted & a range of icons mark various places of interest, including archaeological sites, churches, museums, marinas, campsites, youth hostels, golf courses, etc. The island’s 10 best sights are prominently marked & given brief multilingual descriptions in a booklet attached to the map cover. All place names are shown in both Greek & Latin alphabets. The map has latitude & longitude lines at intervals of 10’. Map legend & the descriptions of main sights include English. Also included are street plans of central Iraklion, Rethymnon, Chania & Aghios Nikolaos, plus plans of the archaeological sites at Knossos, Festos, Aghia Triada, Zakros & Malia.

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Crete on a laminated, tear-resistant Insight Flexi Map, showing the island at 1:225, 000 divided between the two sides of the map, with an index of places of interest, a street plan of central Iraklion (Heraklion), plus extensive tourist information. The map shows Crete ...

Insight Flexi Map Crete: This easy to use, full-colour, water-proof map is all you need to navigate Crete. It also



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The High Mountains of Crete is Loraine Wilson’s authoritative Cicerone guide to the best walking routes in Crete’s mountainous regions. The guide covers walks in the well-known Samaria Gorge & the other dramatic gorges & numerous peaks rising to over 2100m, alongside high mountain plains, forested crags, massive cliffs & remote beaches. This new edition also

Includes:: Mount Ida in central Crete & the Lassithi mountains to the east. The guide is structured in three main parts, each encompassing specific geographical regions. Part 1 explores the White Mountains
- The Lefka Ori
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Includes:: the Omalos Plain, the Northern Foothills, the Askifou Plain, Anopolis, the South Coast of Sfakia & Mountain Treks. Part 2 encompasses Psilritis
- Mount Ida, including Walks & Treks from the Trailheads of the Foothills & from the Trailheads on the Nida Plain. Part 3 provides a selection of routes in the Lassithi Mountains. Each walk & trek has a Information Box with details on difficulty grading, starting & finishing points, highest points, height gain & loss, approximate distance & time allowance. A comprehensive introduction gives details on getting to Crete by plane or ferryboat, shopping & accommodation & advice on practical considerations such as equipment, weather, the best time to go & potential hazards. Detailed route descriptions are accompanied by colour sketch diagrams mapping the route as well as colour photographs illustrating some of the highlights of the region.






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The Insight Travel Map of Crete is a large folded road map designed for tourism. Beaches, attractions & many points of interest are marked on the map, & a comprehensive index of places of interest gives website addresses for more info. The road network is clearly shown with easy to read cartography, & intermediary distances along roads are marked in kilometres. Topography is indicated with relief shading. Ferry routes are marked, & an additional inset map shows the wider ferry network around Greece & the Greek Islands, with contact numbers for operators. The map is indexed for town/place names, & for sights & points of interest. Another inset map shows a street plan of Heraklion, at 1:11, 500, with its own street index. A large part of the map is occupied by a lower-scale (approx. 1:800, 000) regional road map of southern Greece, Crete & the Greek Islands, making this map suitable for broader trip-planning. This regional map also

Includes:: many points of interest. Most place names are shown in Greek, with transliteration in the Roman alphabet. Multilingual legend

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Crete in the Everyman Map Guide series; comprising a range of practical guide books incorporating large scale maps to a number of international cities & regions. Including a unique binding method, each district, neighbourhood, area or region has an accompanying fold-out page with a large scale overview map which is fully indexed. Each Map Guide also has details of more than 100 shops, restaurants, bars, clubs, markets & other local attractions, in addition to more practical guidance, listed underneath & on the reverse of the fold-out map. All of the main attractions also have accompanying illustrations, & there are also transport maps & a street index to help visitors find their way around. ...

Marco Polo Crete: the Travel Guide with Insider Tips Experience all of Crete`s attractions with this up-to date & authoritative guide, complete with Insider Tips. You`ll discover hotels & restaurants, trendy places to go & the best nightlife. There are also tips for shopping & ideas for travel with kids, plus details of sports & other activities. Further sections include: Festivals & Events, Travel Tips, Greek phrase book, Links, Blogs, Apps & more, & Index. Useful too is the ` Perfect Route` chapter, which outlines a journey around the isl&, & the handy folding pull-out map supplied in addition to the Road Atlas inside. Crete is a world unto itself. Greece`s largest island juts out of the sea like one massive mountain range, reaching heights of almost 2, 500 m. Everyone can find what they are looking for here: sandy beaches as far as the eye can see, secluded coves, wild gorges, great beach bars & lots of culture
- after all the island was home to the first advanced civilisation in Europe. With Marco Polo Crete you can find out where you can go mountain biking, play golf, windsurf, dive, sail & ride. The Insider Tips reveal where you can find peace & quiet in a village free of cars & where to find natural cosmetics made from avocados. Panels in each chapter suggest things to do if you`re on a tight budget & where you might pick up some real bargains. The Best Of pages highlight what`s currently in vogue in Crete, recommend things to do for free, & have tips for rainy days & where you can relax & unwind. The Trips & Tours include a hike along the length of the spectacular Samaria Gorge & right across the isl&. Last but not least the Dos & Don`ts point out some of the things you need to be aware of & watch out for when visiting the isl&. Marco Polo Crete provides comprehensive coverage of all parts of the isl&. To help you find your way around there`s the detailed Road Atlas, a useful map of Iraklio in the cover, plus the pull-out map. Don`t go on holiday without a Marco Polo guide!
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Marco Polo Pocket Guide Crete: the Travel Guide with Insider Tips. Explore Crete with this handy, pocket-sized, authoritative guide, packed with Insider Tips. Discover boutique hotels, authentic restaurants, the island`s trendiest places, & get tips on shopping & what to do on a limited budget. There are plenty of ideas for travel with kids, & a summary of all the festivals & events that take place. Let Marco Polo show you all this wonderful Greek island has to offer... Crete is a world unto itself. Greece`s largest island juts out of the sea like one massive mountain range, reaching heights of almost 2, 500 m. Everyone can find what they are looking for here: sandy beaches as far as the eye can see, secluded coves, wild gorges, & lots of culture after all the island was home to the first advanced civilisation in Europe. With Marco Polo Crete you can find out where you can go mountain biking, play golf, windsurf, dive, sail & ride. This is Crete! Your Marco Polo Crete Pocket Guide
Includes:: Insider Tips
- we show you the hidden gems & little known secrets that offer a real insight into this beautiful isl&, from where you can find peace & quiet in a village free of cars to discovering natural cosmetics made from avocados. Best of
- find the best things to do for free, the best `only in` Crete experiences, the best things to do if it rains & the best places to relax & spoil yourself. Sightseeing
- all of the top sights are organised by areas of the island so you can easily plan your trip. Discovery Tours
- 5 specially tailored tours that will get you to the heart of Crete. Discover lively village squares, beautiful monasteries & tempting tavernas with these inspirational itineraries. Crete in full-colour
- Marco Polo Pocket Guide Crete

Includes:: full-colour photos throughout the guide bringing the island to life offering you a real taste of what you can see & enjoy on your trip. Touring App
- new for 2018, you can download any of the Discovery Tours to your smartphone, complete with the detailed route description & map exactly as featured in the guide, free of charge. The maps can be used offline too, so no roaming charges. The perfect navigational tool with distance indicators & landmarks highlighting the correct direction to travel in as well as GPS coordinates along the way. Enjoy stress-free sightseeing & never get lost again! Road Atlas & pull-out map
- we`ve included a detailed road atlas & a handy, pull-out map so you can pop the guide in your bag for a full-on sightseeing day or head out with just the map to enjoy your Discovery Tour. Useful Greek phrases
- the essential words & phrases are included to help you get by. Trust Marco Polo Pocket Guide Crete to show you around this fabulous Greek isl&. The comprehensive coverage & unique insights will ensure you experience everything Crete has to offer & more. The special tips, personal insights & unusual experiences will help you make the most of your trip
- just arrive & enjoy.











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Crete at 1:150, 000 on a double-sided, indexed map from Marco Polo Travel Publishing with four street plans, plus special features to make route planning & navigating easier: a fold-out flap in the jacket shows the whole island highlighting popular locations, with the grid reference system in the margins making it easier to find various places on the main map. A set of seven peel-on/peel-off stickers, removable without damaging the map, is provided for making routes or locations more prominent when navigating. Cartography is from the renowned German publishers Mair Dumont. Road network shows main & secondary roads with driving distances & highlights scenic routes. Smaller country roads or tracks, presented in white on a background with relief shading, are perhaps less clear to see than on maps with altitude colouring. In addition to the shading, topography is presented by numerous peaks & names of mountain ranges. E4 long-distance hiking route is marked, both the section across the central mountains & the variant along the south coast. Picturesque towns, places of interest & landscapes are given star rating, & other tourist information

Includes:: campsites & youth hostels, archaeological sites, churches, viewpoints, etc. All place names are given in both Greek & Latin alphabets. Latitude & longitude grid is drawn at intervals of 10`. Multilingual map legend

Includes:: English. The index is in a separate booklet attached to the map cover & also

Includes:: street plans of central Iraklion, Rethymnon, Hania, & Aghios Nikolaos, as well as a table with distances & traveling times & main traffic & speed regulations.





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