Reise-Taschenbuch Reiseführer Kreta

About the Book

In a cave on Crete, Zeus, the father of the Greek gods, was born. A trip to Crete is therefore always a journey into mythology – and to the sites of the first European high culture. Visitors can expect sunshine, beaches, clean seas, and charming Venetian old towns. However, only those who leave the coast and navigate the countless winding roads to the mountain villages will discover the true, authentic face of the island. In the realm of sheep, goats, and gnarled olive trees, time stands still. Hikers experience wild natural scenery in dramatic mountain landscapes or gorges. The famous, kilometer-long Samaria Gorge is featured as a tour suggestion in the book, along with lonely paths on ancient mule trails or historic village connection routes. Other tours lead to ancient olive trees, completely unknown sites from World War II, or unravel the mysteries of Minoan culture. And of course, beyond the hotel hotspots in the north, the small towns in the south of the island with their fine beaches and cozy nightlife are described.

For the new edition, Andreas Schneider has once again traveled across the island and discovered several charming destinations: a rustic fish restaurant in the capital Iráklio, holiday cottages in the bucolic hinterland, and even a Minoan settlement that is increasingly taking shape due to current excavations.

And so you will experience Crete with the DuMont Travel Guide:

• Personal and authentic: We value honest experiences, closeness, and presence.
• Clear organization into individual regions with their towns and landscapes.
• Enjoyable immersion-and-experience pages before each chapter.
• The tours: Just set off, explore new paths. Actively immerse yourself in nature and culture.
• The favorite places: great for surprising discoveries.
• The addresses: radically subjective selection, sometimes stylish, sometimes ecological, always individual and personal.