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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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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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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Western Crete from Harms Verlag, with contours, altitude tints & relief shading presenting the island's mountainous terrain. Road network

Includes:: unpaved roads & shows intermediate distances on many routes. Sea ferry links & local airports are marked. An overprint shows the E4 long-distance route & several local hiking paths. Tourist information

Includes:: scenic roads, archaeological sites, campsites, youth hostels, mountain refuges, museums, bathing beaches, viewpoints, etc. Latitude & longitude lines are drawn at 10' intervals, with margin ticks at 1'. Map legend

Includes:: English. The map

Includes:: street plans of central Iraklion, Rethymnon & Hania.







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Chania Prefecture of Crete on a road map at 1:150, 000 from the Athens-based Terrain Editions, highlighting scenic routes, campsites, archaeological remains & other places of interest. On the reverse a town centre street plan of Chania. Coverage

Includes:: the Gorge of Samaria & Hora Sfakion. Maps in this series present Crete’s topography by satellite-based relief shading, with spot heights for selected peaks. Road network indicates dirt roads & shows driving distances on main & on selected secondary routes. Scenic roads are prominently highlighted, as are locations of particular interest. Also marked are campsites, mountain refuges, archaeological sites, castles & monasteries, etc. All place names are in both Greek & Latin alphabets. The maps have a UTM grid, plus latitude & longitude crosshairs at 4’. Map legend

Includes:: English. On the reverse each title has a city centre street plan of its main town, indicating important buildings & facilities, including selected hotels, museums, banks, etc. One way streets are marked, also car parks, petrol stations & car repairs workshops. Main streets are in both Greek & Latin alphabet; smaller streets in Greek only. To see the list of the titles in this series please click on the series link.



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