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eval Venetian fort and wander the streets of the located near Elounda, including Voulisma, Vai, Our concierge
abandoned early 20th century leper colony. Sun- Kolokytha, Almyros, Ammoudi and Agriomandra. team is at
drenched and steeped in history, this UNESCO Talk to our concierge team for detailed directions
World Heritage Site nominee has stories aplen- or to arrange private transfers -and why not see hand to make
ty to tell, and you’re invited to discover them. our Discover Crete by Sea section for more op- all necessary
tions for reaching the island’s hidden treasures! arrangements
DISCOVER CRETE BY SEA for your
From adventurous morning excursions to ro- VISIT CRETE’S HISTORIC
mantic evening sails and everything in between MONASTERIES unforgettable
and enchanting trips aboard traditional caiques, Discover eastern Crete’s beautiful monaster- experience
a boat tour is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy ies and churches. Based on your specific inter- on Crete.
a unique perspective of the island’s beauty and ests, you’ll enjoy the opportunity to visit key re-
its many hidden treasures. ligious sites, admire stunning religious art and
CRUISE ALONG THE COAST OF MIRABELLO BAY artifacts, discover the island’s Venetian and Byz-
Enjoy a relaxing, slow-paced experience or lose antine heritage, and learn about the region’s re-
yourself in gorgeous summertime romance as you ligious practices, history and traditions.
cruise along the coast of Mirabello Bay, basking in
the glorious sunshine as you visit gorgeous seclud- OODLES OF FUN FOR LITTLE
ed beaches and discover the bay’s rich marine life. ADVENTURERS
TAKE A MOTOR BOAT OR YACHT TOUR DISCOVER AN UNDERWATER WONDERLAND
From a touch of adventure to a taste of luxury, Visit the CretAquarium, the Aquarium of Crete
you’ll find just the thing in these motorboat and – Thalassokosmos in Heraklion, to discover the
yacht tours. With smaller as well as larger ves- island’s magical underworld world and learn
sels available, you can choose to visit nearby at- about the wonderful diversity of Mediterranean
tractions -such as Spinalonga, Kolokytha beach, fish species and habitats, thanks to the aquari-
Mochlos village, or Chryssi Island- or treat your- um’s exhibits, installations and cutting edge vir-
self to a leisurely luxury cruise further afield with tual tours. A fantastically fun -and playfully edu-
professional staff tending to your every desire. cational- experience for the whole family!
SAIL ABOARD A TRADITIONAL CAIQUE HAVE A SPLASHING GOOD TIME
Set sail for the soul of Crete with a uniquely au- Enjoy splashing good fun in the sun at Water-
thentic experience aboard the Meraki, a gorgeous parks! Kids of all ages -and their parents!- will
traditional Greek caique. Fully modernised with love letting loose and enjoying a fantastic range
care to retain every drop of authentic character, of water games, rides and activities in the glori-
the Meraki is a favourite with celebrities and A- ous Greek sunshine. From exhilarating to relax-
listers, and is a guaranteed unforgettable way ing, Waterparks has just the thing for each of you!
to experience the crystal clear waters and stun- GET A TASTE OF THE JUNGLE
ning landscapes of Mirabello Bay. Spend a day at Amazonas Park, surrounded by
a host of exotic -and not so exotic- animals. This
TAKE A HIKE private zoo is home to numerous South Ameri-
ON THE WILD SIDE can species, with a particular emphasis on par-

Experience Crete’s wild natural beauty first-hand rots and monkeys, as well as to Mediterranean
with guided hikes of some of the region’s top nat- and local species, including goats, donkeys, and
ural attractions, including Richtis Gorge and its Barbary macaques from Gibraltar that just love
stunning waterfall, part of a protected natured to interact with humans!
reserve and one of eastern Crete’s best known BECOME A PALEONTOLOGIST FOR A DAY
nature sights, and the strikingly narrow Saraki- Whether you have a favourite dinosaur or not, a Take a
na Gorge on the island’s south coast. day at Dinosauria Park is guaranteed fun for the boat trip to
Spinalonga
whole family. Kids and grownups alike will learn island (top).
DIVE INTO about dinosaurs through the theme park’s exhi- Visit the palace
MEDITERRANEAN MAGIC bitions, games and activities. The park features complex of
Knossos to
get a glimpse
Come find the beach of your dreams! With over numerous life-size dinosaur sculptures and skel- of life here
1000 km of coastline, Crete boasts numerous etons as well as a collection of bones and fos- thousands
of years ago
world-class beaches, and many of them are sils in a dedicated museum area. (bottom).

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