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
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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
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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. ...

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 in the AA Spiral Guides series; comprising a selection of titles exploring a wide range of cities, regions & countries in a handy, spiral loose-leaf format. Fold-out flaps at the front & back of each title give an overview of the main regions covered, with page numbers so visitors can locate their destination easily. Each guide explores the destination geographically by region or area & provides the essential information for the main sites & attractions in addition to a recommended tour of each area by car. An introductory section - ...

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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