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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This vibrant series of travel guides is aimed at travellers on a package or short-term holiday who need concise practical & accessible information. It specifically targets what people want from a few weeks holiday. Each handy guide features the best nightlife, shopping, beaches & activities & provides details for getting out & about to see local attractions. This series: contains summaries of the most popular resorts, including the best beaches, things to see & do, taking a break & after dark sections; describes the local cuisine &

Includes:: a concise phrase guide & menu decoder; gives advice on how to keep children entertained & venues that specifically cater for them; lists festivals & events throughout the year; reviews the types of sports & leisure activities on offer within the area; & features fun excursions & scenic trips locally & further afield. It contains: clear, full-colour resort maps locate restaurants, night-time venues, shopping & places of interest; & practical information for before you leave & during your stay, including visa requirements, customs, dress codes, emergencies, health & safety & currency.

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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

Includes:: English.



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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 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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Marco Polo Spiral Guides are for travelers 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 & love all things ultra-practical & easy to use. Top 10 sights: From the top down to make it easy to prioritise! Don t miss: Each chapter highlights the absolute must-sees for each area. Tips for every day: Perfectly planned travel itineraries for each area including the best places to eat & drink along the way. Fun feature articles: Help to set the scene & get under the skin of a destination to see what makes it tick. 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! Colour coded: A handy colour coding system aids fast & easy orientation. 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!” ...

Crete at 1:140, 000 on a double-sided indexed road map from Michelin, with a basic street plan of Iraklion, a distance table & information on main motoring regulations. The map divides Crete east/west with a generous overlap between the sides. Topography is shown by relief shading & numerous spot heights, with plenty of names of various geographical

Features: mountain ranges, peaks, valleys, etc. National parks & other protected areas are marked. Road network

Includes:: selected unpaved roads & country tracks, with driving distances indicated on main & secondary routes. Ferry lines are shown, both with the mainland and/or the islands of the Aegean & along the coast & with the small islands south of Crete. A range of symbols indicate various places of interest including archaeological sites, beaches, churches, etc. Names of towns & villages are shown in both Greek & Latin alphabet. Geographical features & sites are in Latin alphabet only. The map is indexed & has latitude & longitude lines at intervals of 10’. Map legend

Includes:: English. Also provided is a small street plan showing main streets & sights in Iraklion, a distance table, plus information on main motoring regulations.





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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. ...