Crete Marco Polo Pocket Guide

Let Marco Polo Crete guide you around this beautiful Greek island

Explore Crete with this handy, pocket-sized, authoritative guide, packed with Insider Tips. Discover boutique hotels, authentic restaurants, the island's trendiest places, and get tips on shopping and what to do on a limited budget. There are plenty of ideas for travel with kids, and a summary of all the festivals and 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, and lots of culture after all the island was home to the first advanced civilization in Europe. With Marco Polo Crete you can find out where you can go mountain biking, play golf, windsurf, dive, sail and ride.

Your Marco Polo Crete Guide includes:

• Insider Tips - we show you the hidden gems and little-known secrets that offer a real insight into this amazing island from tucked-away tavernas to spectacular beaches
• Best of - find the best things to do if you're travelling on a budget, the best things to do with the kids, the best things to do if it rains and the best things to do if you're looking for an authentic Crete experience
• Sightseeing - all the top sights are organized by area, 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 and tempting tavernas with these inspirational itineraries
• Crete in full-color - Marco Polo Pocket Guide Crete includes full-color photos throughout the guide bringing the island to life offering you a real taste of what you can see and enjoy on your trip
• Get in the holiday mood - before even leaving home, get ready for your vacation with Marco Polo's spotify playlist featuring songs related to the travel destination along with the best apps, blogs, film and book recommendations
• Useful Greek phrases - the essential words and phrases are included to help you get by.
• Pull-out map - we've included 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

Trust Marco Polo Pocket Guide Crete to show you this amazing Greek island. The comprehensive coverage and unique insights will ensure you experience everything that Crete has to offer and more. The special tips, personal insights and unusual experiences will help you make the most of your trip - just arrive and enjoy.

Marco Polo was the original, trailblazing 'tourist'. Born around 1254 into a wealthy Venetian merchant family, at the age of 17 he embarked on an epic journey to Asia and was one of the first westerners to visit China. When he returned he recorded his extensive travels by publishing a book which introduced Europeans to Central Asia and China, possibly the first 'travel guide' ever published!

Marco Polo's travels have since inspired countless adventurers to set off and see the world. It is reputed that Christopher Columbus set off across the Atlantic with a copy of Marco Polo's original book. It is this pioneering spirit that drives us at Marco Polo Travel Publishing to provide the best guides, maps, atlases, and phrasebooks to help you explore the world. We hope our guides and maps will inspire you to set off on your own adventures.