Exploring Crete Island, Greece | Is it Worth Visiting?

[@billbates5475]

If you want to visit Crete or anywhwere else in Greece,when it is not so windy, you msut visit in the period May-late July. August begins the windy season in most regions.

[@eleniasimop]

I really believe that Crete is the most beautiful, diverse and worth to visit place in Greece despite the fact that I' m from Macedonia in northern Greece. It has everything! Some of the most famous and beautiful Greek beaches, mountains, gorges, caves, palm forest, monuments, picturesque towns and villages, history, wonderful people, delicious food, wonderful weather, every kind of hotel... Just explore it!

[@stefan1924]

What would be your favourite placed to go? Because I am going there for 8 days in a week!

[@eleniasimop]

@@stefan1924 In which place on Crete you booked a hotel?

[@stefan1924]

@@eleniasimop I haven't booked one yet. I was planing on booking a few different hostels in different places.

[@eleniasimop]

@@stefan1924 in my opinion try Chania region. There is a picturesque old center and Venician harbor with many little bars and restaurants. Also in the same region there are the Samaria gorge which you may hike and some of the most beautiful Cretan beaches: Falasarna, Balos, Elafonisi. (Google them) You may use Chania city as your base. I don't like hostels and I don't know if there are any. I would prefer Airbnb. It's impossible to see all Crete has to offer in 8 days. There is a big distance from one corner to the other and the roads aren't very good in some cases.

[@stefan1924]

@@eleniasimop Thanks a lot for your suggestions. I have Chania on my list, so I'll make sure to go there. You're probably right and it's best to focus on one or two regions.

[@petefoti1041]

I lived on Crete for 8 years on the American Air Force Base (Now Closed). I returned last year after leaving almost 30 years ago. Loved it and met some of my Greek Friends. My wife was impressed I could still speak a little Greek. Nice job Gabe.

[@savedbygodsgrace.9058]

The best island in the med. ...

[@miniartapartments9862]

so many places to explore and crazy beaches

[@GUY_ON_INTERNETT]

Would you love it to live in crete?

[@maryrosed8475]

I love Crete. The people are so friendly.

[@Ptolemy336VV]

What are you taking about. Greece is heaven!

[@antwnhskarakwstas9839]

sir where are y from ?

[@Ptolemy336VV]

@@antwnhskarakwstas9839 Hi there. Im from Germany.

[@antwnhskarakwstas9839]

@@Ptolemy336VV this video i found in english. if y pass from here say hi maybe we go for a cofee or better for tsipoura kzbin.info/www/bejne/r4C2dWCAqK6gjKc

[@angelasandridge2985]

Hiii

[@angelasandridge2985]

Hiii

[@sactyb]

Yes..one of the best place in the world to visit!!

[@Aaaaaaaaajdudbwhw]

Went there in late August, slept in a car driving around the mountains and rural Crete. Best vacation of my life.

[@FeelingShred]

This is my kind of travel, but I don't like doing it alone. Are there some websites or apps I can find others like you? Back in the day I feel it was easier to find people to travel together, but maybe it's just my nostalgia talking dunno

[@Aaaaaaaaajdudbwhw]

FeelingShred Not sure. I lucked out randomly asking a friend, who said yes.

[@toyalittle5093]

Visited Chania last year and I am still reminiscing on it’s beautiful and charm. The food and beaches were spectacular.

[@travelandtash]

I want to get to Chania :)

[@miniartapartments9862]

cretan food music and raki at Chania Old harbour...this year you must do it again

[@daniilka3763]

Amazing and informative video. Thanks!

[@florrie8767]

Elounda is one of the prettiest loveliest places in crete on lassiti plateau

[@zejebant]

Its the most beautiful place i have ever been in my entire life!

[@JimmyTheGreek2000]

Yiouvetsi has no rice, it has pasta. Also it is made with lamb and not beef ! It is indeed very tasty, with myzithra cheese on top, (tastes like parmezano cheese)

[@mylahbarreto5265]

Watching this again. Crete, one of the most underrated islands in the world! But I am totally OK with it lesser known. Old Town Chania, my most favorite destination after 30+ countries- the food, people, sailing, sights, clear and all sorts of blue hues waters, and the beaches!!!

[@naturegirl8104]

N East Crete is beautiful. Starting with Elounda Bay which is stunning. If you drive East to Sitia - there is a beautiful beach with palm trees! Gorgeous.

[@Silk-hj5jm]

omg, I'm in greece too, travelling. Nafplio. Been very windy here too. Went up to the palamidi fortress yesterday and felt like i was gonna get blown off the walls.

[@lisalindberg9980]

Just came back from Crete. It was amazing!!

[@stefan1924]

Did you have any favourite place?

[@johnzev]

@@stefan1924 Any part of Crete has its own spark. The west coast has some incredible beaches. On the East side there is a unique beach full of palm trees called Vai.

[@GUY_ON_INTERNETT]

@@stefan1924 I'd suggest you to visit herakleion specially the castle of koules

[@BEN-X77]

Thanks Gab....my family and I were in Crete in early September. When you were walking down the alley way with the T shirts and looking in the restaurants , this is where we stayed In a really nice airbnb. Thanks for flash back👍👍

[@DK-vn7lr]

Crete is 1 of my all time favorite places👍

[@miniartapartments9862]

very good food music and many many beaches to visit

[@jayb9145]

When I was in Crete I stayed at a town called Georgioupolis I think not too far from Chania.

[@wilfredotorres6628]

Hi Gabriel, You really can't go wrong on any of these Greek islands. The beaches are all wonderful people very friendly the food is really good there are really no bad choices.

[@karlsanchez3732]

Hi Gabriel, I and my wife were in Crete on May, we thought it was a lovely place, where in the area where the square was at the end of the video, in front of the lighthouse there were carriages, everything looked clean, the beach clean, a shame That tourist sites do not give cleanliness that attract thousands of tourists. Greetings and keep uploading videos of your adventures. I am Panamanian and we loved that you came to our country. A hug!

[@im_so_bored3896]

crete has the most beautiful beaches in europe: elafonisi and balos bay. i went to elafonisi this summer - the place is a paradise on earth, the sand is pink and the water is crystal clear almost neon turquoise. truly breathtaking. and the mountains of crete are gorgeous as well.

[@travelershai8311]

My American friend life there.... They come from Sandiego And after visit Bali...They not has contak Animore.... Crate love it My bless for you from Bali Indonesia

[@mylahbarreto5265]

I totally agree with you!! So worth it!! And I can’t thank you enough for recommending it!

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Cool, glad to hear it.

[@sandvenexplorer]

It is worth it, and it is worth it watching these videos as well!

[@Bo_Zanyari]

Lovely people Greece people ✌️

[@travelandtash]

Definitely agree.

[@chiasanzes9770]

These are Crete people not Greece people. Cretes are descendants of Minoan kingdom.

[@andrem1403]

@@chiasanzes9770 Minoans were definitely Greeks as the modern Cretans Greeks

[@angelasandridge2985]

Hi

[@Bo_Zanyari]

@@angelasandridge2985 hi

[@lovelyfish8053]

I love Greece,I did visit most of it .but crete did scratch my heart ,you must see is beautiful...thank you for you video

[@ferriesoftasmania]

Crete is lovely, my favorite Greek island! Its fine to take a small car up to Bellos beach, just go steady.

[@sammaynard2021]

The mosque building no longer operates as such .. it has art exhibits. Shame the sea was rough its such a pretty harbour but very commercial. Greece is wonderful and has such a variety of islands and it seems like you are visiting quite a few.

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

www.west-crete.com/chania-mosque.htm

[@mylahbarreto5265]

Can hardly wait to stay in Old Town, Chania, in September, to celebrate a milestone birthday with 25+ friends!!! Thanks for the preview :)

[@TheWeardale1]

we went into the mosque @ 23:25 - it's normally used for selling things, and was an art gallery when we went

[@archieontour9834]

The track that leads to Balos beach is ok to drive , I did it in a small hire car there is a car park at the top, and path leads down to Balos beach . Also elafonissi is another great beach .

[@NoiseOfNetrino]

You are crazy !

[@jimmyjimmy2075]

Beautiful Greece

[@abbodalghamdi9164]

very beautiful

[@Yesenia.Garcia]

The youths! It looks lovely there

[@robertjordan3050]

Stalida in Crete is magical

[@Dan-ey4mi]

I went to Crete last year in gouvez , very quite place with a nice beach . I loved it . You can take an excersion to a small island called " spinalonga " which was the last leper colony in Europe .

[@miniartapartments9862]

you must visit them again

[@edmundonmars5129]

nice place.. wouldlove to visit

[@k_m7990]

Was in Crete a few days ago; I should of stayed there longer. Crete has so much character and many places to explore. Much better than Santorini.

[@digenis5203]

My friend, totally different islands

[@Baleur]

From first impressions, Crete almost feels like, greek, italy, venice, egypt to me. Egypt mostly in the palms and southern climate ofc, but yeah. Extremely interesting mix. A true crossroads of ancient civilizations (not to mention the Minoans).

[@TheWeardale1]

was in crete last week asnd stayed at the mitsis laguna.. :) we travelled to chania and rethymno...lovely places :)

[@matijavukic672]

12:47 I would definitely visit the place because of waves like this 😍

[@archieontour9834]

Matala is another great village a hippy village with lot of history about the caves the hippies lived in .

[@chrismecklin1710]

Pretty sure Gabriel went to Matala on his previous visit to Crete.

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/fpeZoH-OdsRlf7c

[@digenis5203]

And two amazing beaches right next to Matala. Komos which if you stay till the sun goes down, you will not be disappointed and red beach, one of the top nude braches in the world.

[@alaninglis1924]

Have done the same thing for a week, between my yacht charters, have been skippering charter yachts throughout the Greek Islands for last 25 years, recommend spending time on Crete, very well presented. Regards Alan from New Zealand.

[@babylon.don88]

You going this summer? I want to know more. Thanks

[@juanbetancourt7115]

Awesome vid Gabriel! Can't wait to go back to Greece!

[@onlytoughonline3159]

I've been fortunate enough to spend a lot of time in Crete for work. Probably coming up on about 4-6 months total. I've loved it every time I've been. The people are friendly, the food is great and the island is beautiful. Is it worth visiting? Yes, a hundred times yes! The bigger cities are nice to see and spend some time in, but the real gems are the little outlying villages and towns along the way. If you go be sure to visit the southern coast of the island. Much different than northern Crete, not better just different.

[@chiasanzes9770]

Agios Nikolas north side of Crete is very restless full of night clubs and drunks mainly very expensive. The best holidays I've spent in Crete are in small fishing village Ierapetra at eat coast and town Sitia.

[@natkanaannk]

Great tour Thanks for sharing We're heading there in October

[@MillennialTravelConfessions]

Love Crete! Such a beautiful island, wouldn't mind visiting again! 👍

[@miniartapartments9862]

of course you must do it...we hope covid will finish soon !!

[@gloriakonstantinidis]

I just left Karpathos after a two months stay

[@travelandtash]

I've not visited Crete yet. But really want to get there within the next couple of years.

[@tigrotom7312]

Another great vid! Classy with a touch of Greek music. Really beautiful Greek islands, great weather and clean fresh sea breathe… what more does one need to enjoy summer?

[@slothhaze7495]

Me and my friends were in crete in june and it was amazing highly recommend! The food is amazing

[@georgechilidis8446]

At the same time I was in Chora Sfakion Crete the weather was the same ..I was born in Chania I hope you comeback next year to give you a tour in my village Agii Apostoli...Google it people call it Paradise..enjoy your stay Gabriel

[@roulamylonas5413]

I visited Crete and two cities on it , Rethymnon and Chania it was really beautiful and amazing , I recommend. I want to visit the island this year also . Thank you very much for this video

[@Byrzzaa]

I've stayed in both cities multiple times. Absolutely agree with you! ✌

[@simplejoys6052]

You should visit Mirtos, its near Ierapetra (southeast coast) of crete. Mirtos is a wonderful nice littel town. Its very traditionell, how i heard. I lov crete. Its one of the most best places on earth.

[@ukBenuk]

I was just recently on holiday in Palaichora and you made me remember how fantastic a little town it is :) Thanks Gabe!

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Cool.

[@kanwalrasheed1507]

Thanks Gabriel for showing us very different nd interesting places me nd my father really enjoys a lot

[@MUHAMMADQASIM-gj5pg]

I was stay in sea at ship in Create .a very bad weather all the time in winter

[@markduckmanton4227]

Wonderful Crete. I was there in August. Panormos and Mediloni...lovely people,lovely food. Wish I was there no.

[@markduckmanton4227]

Now

[@Polychronisdrone]

Welcome to Crete again Gabe! Amazing videos of Gavdos by the way.

[@allraargast]

Hello Gabriel, long time no talk. Hope you enjoyed Crete :) Two days ago, we (wifey and me) got back to Sweden from an eight week trip to Crete. Good thing that you take your time to actually explore the island, which is amazing (if you get out of the tourist areas). Good thing also that you mentioned that one who didn't like Crete. As you said...probably went to a resort and stayed within 100 meters from the hotel room... We got to see a looot of Crete during our weeks there. First five weeks in Iraklio, then Malia, then Akrotiri, then Chania (Iraklio became our favourite place in all of Greece, and we've travelled a lot for many years. It got to our hearts. Let me tell you, during eight weeks, we drove some 5000 kms on a small motorcycle scooter, all across the island (sometimes several times to the same places, like Elounda and Agios Nikolaos), through tens and tens of small mountain villages, the Lasithi plateau etc etc. BUT!!! We also drove to Balos beach last weekend, on a 50 cc scooter... So I can guarantee you that you can do it by car. It was THE worst trip we've ever made on a scooter (and we've made many), and I took a toe on every muscle in my body to drive, but we did it. There are hundreds of cars parked along the last bit of road to Balos, so if the rental company told you it couldn't be done, they're full of sh*t ;) They just say so because they're afraid the car (or scooter) will get damaged. Won't happen, but the road is not exactly a dirt road, it's more like a stone road with dirt between the rocks. It took me some hour and a half to navigate the scooter the seven kms, between pointy rocks and loose stones. We're still very happy to have done it. It was lika a "shut the f*** up moment*, when you walked the last bit over a ridge, and Balos opened up in front of you - some 200 meters below you. Stunning! Amazing! We just stood and looked, jaw dropped, for a good minute - without saying a word. As you know yourself, pictures and movies can't give justice to those amazing places in the world. Anyway - Balos is reachable. Crete is fantastic. Everything can be done with a light mc scooter ;) Have a very pleasant good trip whereever you go next.

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Cool, next time I'll make Balos Beach happen, one way or another, as long as the waves aren't crazy. Tons more to see in Crete the next trip.

[@allraargast]

@@GabrielTravelerVideos I think that Balos lagoon is somewhat protected from waves, and wind, from the surrounding mountains, and maybe even Gramvousa. Well, enough to see on Crete to last a lifetime. The most amazing water however, did we find at Kolokytha close to Elounda. A small hike over a hill, just a couple of hundred meters. A pair of non organized small sand/gravel beaches with almost invisible water. Not famous, but stunning.

[@lenaannis8787]

I am Greek and i love going to Crete. As you say you need a few weeks to explore the island.If you only have a week hmmm dont go. You end up in an all inclusive hotel (bliah) I have been in crete (i live in Athens ) 50 times all ready and still have not seen it all.For me the best area is Rethimno .So much to do.And a must is the mountain villages. As you can see i love this island sooo much. Good travels everybody!!!!

[@margietucker1719]

Loved the drive across the island--many cool things to see!

[@365DaysAroundTheWorld]

I really love your video, thanks for sharing! 😍👏

[@mintakamermaid5076]

I know Crete oretty well and you certainly didnt show the best

[@GabrielaMudras]

There were storms in different parts of Europe in the previous days. Costa Blanca in Spain experienced quite a big disaster and flooding. So I guess this weather there in Crete was part of that.

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

I see, that explains it. I hadn't heard about the other countries that were affected. All is calm now it seems.

[@GabrielaMudras]

Gabriel Traveler It will take a while to get over it there, have a look kzbin.info/www/bejne/sJi8kq2uebCWfqM or kzbin.info/www/bejne/moi2c5KIoqiJhZI

[@trident1125]

Gabriel hitting us with that good Greek content as always, good on ya malaka.

[@job9650]

@Phoenix Marshmellow 😂lmao

[@AirFlightTravels]

Very nice video as always! You made me checking tickets to Crete...

[@nawazishali2433]

I'm in just love with all of your videos they are just so natural and literally I feel like I've experience it all

[@mypointsexactly9124]

Are you going to Agios Nikalous ? I absolutely loved that city and its landscape

[@Worldofourown2024]

Crete is so lovely. Hopefully the big mean scary Minotaur bully is not lurking about. I can see why Greece is your favorite. Do you imagine yourself retiring there? I could just stay for life casting a baited hook enjoying a chillaxing peaceful existence with no hate, bullying, backstabbing, nor any of this nonsense back in America. That is a real culture over there...

[@daveadriffield7296]

Thanks for the vid. Crete looks very interesting. The music was so relaxing that I have to admit I closed my eyes, listening to the music, until I remembered that I shoul be watching the video.

[@Sofus.]

There are people who would like, to experience something new an real adventure. But everything foreign, to them feels scary and just not something they are comfortable with. They expect everything to be like home, and yet different. Here I can highly recommend Disney world.

[@NeilBaker722]

Thank you Gabriel. Crete is wonderful. Try the lamb.

[@KostasSarantopoulos]

Great video Gabriel! Paleochora is my favorite place! Next time except of going to Balos beach, you should go to Kedrodasos, falasarna and Elafonisi beaches as well. Also, you should explore even more the southern part of Crete which is so beautiful and serene and it has more of a hippie vibe (places like Sfakia and Loutro). Lastly, one of my favorite things to do is go visit/stay/have dinner at one of the many old restored villages. (I've been to the first 2 and i can highly recommend them.) - Milia: 15th century abandoned village in the mountains, renovated 20 years ago, now you can book a room, have cooking lessons, hike or eat in its wonderful tavern. - Kapsaliana: A 18th century oil mill and settlement of Arkadi Monastery, now renovated, with wonderful restaurant/tavern. - Aspros Potamos: Another very old settlement, which was restored

[@YetAnotherVisaRun]

Wow such a nice little town in Crete!

[@SisterSherryDoingStuff]

Bucket list for sure. Beautiful and enchanting

[@ccristiii]

I remember that road from when I was in Crete. Again great video. Hi from Slovenia 😊

[@ThomasOnGuitar]

Was in Chania in July this year, been there many times before. A little crowded in the summer months, but a place you have to go visit if you are on the island of Crete. But my advice is to go to the outskirts of town and find the little jems.. :-)

[@LV-gf3ev]

I hope weather gets better Gabriel so you can enjoy your time here in Greece. As always your narration and footage are excellent!

[@crewmax4240]

I was in Chania a couple of times in the mid seventies while serving in the army. It looks so commercialized now. It used to look more like the first town you showed. Eat some octopus for me!

[@hubberjub]

Also, I know it's touristy, but you have to do Samaria Gorge on one of your Crete trips. At the bottom of the gorge in Agia Roumeli, take the ferry to Loutro (there isn't a road to the village). You'll only need to spend a day or two there because it's small, but the water is amazing, there's some good hiking in close proximity, and it's a good place to unplug for a while. Bring cash, because there's no ATM, though some of the restaurants have started taking cards.

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Next time I'm on Crete for sure. I was planning to do it this trip but ran out of time because I had a flight already booked.

[@Blackmessa6868]

Hi Gabriel, thank you for your amazing footage and the effort you put into making these videos. If you go back to Greece I would recommend visiting the island of thassos along with the city of Xanthi in September at the Old Town festival!

[@EuropopTop]

Gabriel i am really enjoying your travels. You provide literally a bird’s eye view and it is as though we were there. Very interesting to see the every day life being reflected and no airbrushing. Congratulations!

[@emmadevreese2814]

Missing Crete :(

[@TheHuski]

No Trip to the Hippy Region of Matala???.... Crete is an amazing island.. Plenty to see.. Cool Video Gabriel... Safe Travels :)

[@findingvedanta5626]

Wish I was half as old, and go to Kriti, spend a lifetime there! Great to see the less touristy places :)) Have subscribed :)

[@JumpingPlaces]

loved it as usual! Did you have the wind blocker on the gopro because the sound was awesome even in all that wind

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Yes, that windslayer works wonders. Glad it's sounding good.

[@JumpingPlaces]

Gabriel Traveler yeah man, without it in that wind the audio would have been unusable. Now all they have to do is come out with something that works better in low light and it will be the ultimate cam. Have you seen harald baldr and bald and bankrupt? They use some Sony action cam that seems to be way better in low light and the stabilization and image seems very similar to GoPro when I watch their vids

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

I agree, it's almost the perfect camera. Yeah I've seen some of their videos and the quality looks good. That camera is worth looking into.

[@JumpingPlaces]

@@GabrielTravelerVideos www.newsledge.com/gopro-hero-8-black-release-date/ check this link, hero 8 about to drop :D

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Excellent, I'm definitely going to grab it when it comes out.

[@billg7205]

10:26 Do not break down in tunnel

[@marafarnham595]

Thanks Gabriel! Food looks scrumptious 😊 stay safe and travels ❤🙏

[@alexdecouvre2749]

OMG When we were in Xania the water was CRYSTAL CLEAR we could see fishes

[@lenaannis8787]

Alex Decouvre In Greece at the end of August we have what is called meltemia which means is windly here It lasts about two weeks and back to normal again. Today 26th of September summer again... PS Meltemia in the old days were in the middle of August,but now with the climate change they moved to end of August and first week of September!!!!

[@alexdecouvre2749]

@@lenaannis8787 thank you for your insight :)

[@greendeane1]

Some of my favorite mammaries of Greece were topless beaches... and I saw my hotel in Chania... (And it is no longer a mosque. Now historical and tourist information.)

[@TripGlobally]

Hi! Again a great video! Just a random question- How many GoPro batteries do you carry with you?

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Thanks. I have three Gopro batteries.

[@TravelingisFREEDOM]

This seems to be a very charming place, I hope I can visit sometime when all this is over. Seeing and sharing places like this is why I love traveling and make videos so much!

[@marygivens1401]

Great come to Cyprus and you can stay for free for 2 nights at our hostel Paphos inn !

[@beautifulworld9590]

Nice....I wants sharing views with you plz come on my WhatsApp no my friend [phone]

[@libbyjones552]

Hi Gabriel! I loved the water coming on the stone footpath. The harbor is beautiful. I love boats and ships. Crete is a beautiful and magnificent place! Thank you for taking us along!. Take care!😊

[@kokovaleto]

ITS A MUST!!!

[@xue8961]

really like the music in the beginning

[@mariannekraaijeveld7494]

Hi, In autumn and winter there are always high waves, sometimes even storm 10 Beaufort. And the harbour area of Chania is every fall/winter over flown with sea water, at least a few days due to the strong winds. So, we are used to it ! In the winter there are loads of snow in the mountains, people are unable to leave their houses. This too is Crete 😏 Thank you for sharing your video ! In the many years that I live here, I did not manage to see everything !! Warmest wishes from Chania ☀😎

[@parvinichristian7339]

Hi Marianne, I'm planning to visit Crete in next December 2021. Any advise pls? weather , food, is it crowded ?