Top 10 Places To Visit in Crete - Greece Travel Guide

[@Sorennn94]

As a greek myself , I have to admit that I wasn't aware of all those different places on the island! Thank you so much for your time and effort putting on this video I appreciate it immensely! Take care

[@RyanShirley]

Thanks brother! What part of Greece are you from?

[@Sorennn94]

@RyanShirley I'm originally from Thessaloniki in the north but I've been living in Germany for the past 3 years...I'm currently considering to move to Crete maybe in Rethymno ,your video was a positive encouragement

[@ScenicRelaxationFilms]

Easily one of the most beautiful and diverse islands in Greece 🇬🇷🏝️🏔️

[@andreimihaesi]

Great to see more from you Ryan! I see Crete as one of the most blessed places on earth: almost year-round sunshine, no deadly animals, abundant fresh water supply from many springs, rich soil for the tastiest produce and more history than anywhere I can think of...that's not even counting the diversity of landscapes + beaches!!!

[@RyanShirley]

You couldn’t have said it better! The Mediterranean islands are truly special

[@misterbaddabing]

I love the island of Crete. It is beautiful, the food is amazing, and the people are wonderful. One place you didn't mention that I really enjoyed was the Samaria Gorge. Yes, you have to be in relatively good health as it is a 10 mile hike, but it is well worth the effort. The trail starts high above the gorge with a 6KM downhill hike to reach the bottom of the gorge, some 5000 feet below. Then it is a meandering 10KMs through amazing scenery, soaring cliff faces, cold spring creeks, a tiny abandoned ghost town, and ends at the black sand beach of the tiny town of Agia Roumeli.

[@RyanShirley]

I really gotta visit the Samaria gorge next time! Looks incredible

[@ChillOutWithUs]

I have been to Crete many times and we are finally going again this summer and going to hike the Samaria George. By the way, what would you think about hiking up the gorge?

[@heatherhs]

Crete was stunning!!🤩 already want to go back

[@RyanShirley]

Best food and beaches! ☺️🏖️

[@tomNONHDgaming]

I really love your videos, thank you for them. The production is really impressive. I planned a road trip to Norway based on your video where you mentioned lots of great places to visit there, it was the best holiday I’ve ever had.

[@RyanShirley]

Ah that’s awesome! Where was your favorite place in Norway?

[@tomNONHDgaming]

@@RyanShirley Walking around Lovatnet lake, taking the cable car to an unbelievable restaurant in Loen at the top of the mountains, and just stopping off when we were driving, to marvel at the beauty of the place, and feeling so relaxed and at one with the world!

[@ronjohnson4566]

ive visited Crete twice. 1970 and 71. basically Iraklion and Knossos and points east. I can't believe the towns and settings you've shown. All this must have happened since the 70s. quite a spectacular place indeed.

[@RobertCălătoreste]

Favourite Greek island Always feels like home Been there for 4 times ❤️

[@RyanShirley]

Wow that’s awesome! What part of Crete is your favorite?

[@RobertCălătoreste]

@@RyanShirley In the west are more crystal sandy beaches ,top ones .Just love them because I think Crete can conquer with everything else ,but in the east are also magical places, like Vai beach ,the biggest palm tree forest in Europe .I have a blog from there , In the east my favourite beach is Voulisma 🏖️

[@TIMEWASTERSPRODUCTIONS]

I'm here as I travel to Crete in 2 days, first time going and I cannot wait... Finding your video here today feels like destiny. I'll be sure to make this my bucket list while there. Thanks Ryan! 🙌

[@RyanShirley]

I’m so happy you’re going to Crete! You’re going to have a amazing time, let me know where your favorite place is 😁

[@John_Fugazzi]

Crete is really big for an Aegean island and has so many great beaches and places to see. Being into archeology and ancient civilizations, i've visited the Minoan Palace of Knossos (partly reconstructed), and also the Herakiion archeological Museum. There's also Roman ruins at Gortyna. The town of Rethymnon is interesting for its Old Town with its cobblestone streets. Samaria Gorge National Park is stunning. As usual a great video.

[@RyanShirley]

Thanks John! That’s awesome you visited the Minoan Palace! I wish I would have went there and Samaria gorge! Hope your having a great summer so far, always love reading your comments.

[@mikepowell2776]

You’re right, it’s a beautiful and amazing place. All the sites you mentioned are seriously worth visiting - provided you’ve got a car. For people with an interest in history there are also many Minoan, Greek, Roman and Turkish sites beyond the infamous Knossos which is usually grossly overcrowded. Great pictures in your vid, too. You’ve made me look forward to going back.

[@RyanShirley]

A car is definitely necessary! And the history is unmatched

[@mr.k5865]

I'm always so impressed by your videos Ryan. Your top picks are always 100% sincere and personal, never influenced solely by a place's hype or popularity. I really respect that and am kicking myself for not subscribing sooner. Stay awesome brother and keep up the stellar work!

[@RyanShirley]

Bro I’m so stoked you found my channel! Is there any place you’d like to see a video on?

[@mr.k5865]

@@RyanShirley My man, I don't even know where to begin! I'm passionate about travel, and my expertise is on islands and coastal towns, especially those of the Mediterranean and Caribbean. Nevertheless, immediately off the top of my head, one place I think would suit your adventurous spirit spectacularly is the French island of Réunion in the Indian Ocean. It gets the Jurassic Park award for being like the Himalayas but crazily it's in the tropics. Likely the most impressive mountains on any island I've ever seen in the world, kinda like Kauai's more exotic older brother...yet good luck trying to find much high-quality video on it, at least in English. Not many people in the West go here (mostly French tourism) but damn, you could do some damage here with your lovely drone-centric style. Forget its mediocre beaches, go inland! There is jaw-dropping footage at every turn with such geological diversity. It's hard to find quality sharp footage on KZbin, but doing a quick search I found this one video that at least gives you a small taste of its many diverse regions: kzbin.info/www/bejne/f4W2o2Oqmd57mZI. If this island doesn't speak to you, then next in my head is not too far from Reunion: the Dragon Blood Tree Forest of Sokotra, Yemen! or.. or... (head explodes) haha. There are just too many cool places to list! Dont get me started haha.

[@DjemoGraphic]

Beautiful video Ryan! Id love to visit some day. Never been to Greece yet

[@RyanShirley]

Thanks so much Djemo! I think you’d absolutely love it there, similiar to Sicily but Greek vibes

[@Polychronisdrone]

Great video Ryan. Absolutely a good choice for the Top 10 of Crete.

[@RyanShirley]

Thanks so much brother, you got so many good videos of Greece. Are you from there?

[@Polychronisdrone]

@@RyanShirley Hi Ryan, yes indeed. I'll send you an email.

[@Polychronisdrone]

@@RyanShirley How can I contact you Ryan? I can't find your email adress. If you want you can email me: [e-mail]

[@Polychronisdrone]

@@RyanShirley I can't find your email. Is there a way I could contact you?

[@RyanShirley]

Hey brother! You can dm me or email me at scenicfootage at gmail dot come

[@absoluterelaxingambient]

one of the most beautiful beaches in the world must visit once

[@TalesFromAbroad-SJ]

What a fantastic travel guide to Crete! The island is truly stunning, and your video beautifully captures its beauty and history. From the crystal-clear waters of Elafonissi beach to the fascinating fortress island of Spinalonga, Crete has so much to offer. My favorite place in Crete has to be Elafonissi beach - it’s simply breathtaking. Thanks for sharing this amazing guide Ryan! Such an awesome video! Cheers, Simon - Tales From Abroad

[@RyanShirley]

Thanks so much Simon for your kind words! Where are you from?

[@TalesFromAbroad-SJ]

@@RyanShirley I’m from Denmark ☺️

[@juliarmacleod]

Thank you for the wealth of information! We are going there in September for our 30th Anniversary.

[@RyanShirley]

I’m jealous! You’re going to have a amazing time 🇬🇷🏝️

[@Marco-zt6fz]

Cool you are back, i love your videos

[@RyanShirley]

Thanks Marco! More videos coming soon 😁

[@ahlamns]

I always get excited when I see a new post from you. You have added Greece to my list. Thank you

[@RyanShirley]

That’s what I love to hear! You’re gonna love Greece, any island in particular you want to visit most?

[@ahlamns]

​@@RyanShirley Santorini

[@ΣπύροςΑυγέρης-β1λ]

Είναι όμορφη η Κρήτη και τα νησάκια της τα μικρά και όλη η Ελλάδα φυσικά.

[@mariojsworld]

Spectacular views and great selection of top 10 places in Crete.

[@RyanShirley]

Thanks Mario

[@bibekdas5595]

One Of My Favourite European Country Greece 🇬🇷 Bro

[@RyanShirley]

I agree!

[@sofotographic]

Wow Crete is stunning. You’ve shown so much that I’ve never seen. I must go there. Definitely want to see part II, unless I beat you there 😛

[@RyanShirley]

Bro Crete is waiting for you! Definitely a different vibe compared to Milos but epic place nonetheless!

[@MICHALMALACHOVSKY]

MAGNIFIQUE !!!

[@RyanShirley]

Thanks brother!

[@MrMegaPerez]

Love Crete 😍 get a car and explore this beautiful place

[@RyanShirley]

I couldn’t recommend that more! You learn the un said driving rules of Crete fast 😅

[@cretrips]

Great Video about Crete!

[@travelwright3124]

That water is so beautiful!!! Got to see Greece soon! I love the history in your videoes!! Great job Ryan. Be so nice to just set and have dinner looking at those views!Balos Beach looks out of this world !

[@RyanShirley]

Bro you’d absolutely love Greece! A stark contrast from Ireland and Iceland 😁 looking forward to your Iceland video!

[@travelwright3124]

@@RyanShirley it sure looks like it! Thanks Ryan !!

[@MaximosTravels]

Another great video. You keep making me add destinations to my bucket list!

[@RyanShirley]

Thanks so much brother!

[@arnebenne]

Crete looks amazing in every speck of it.

[@RyanShirley]

It’s a incredible island with so much to offer!

[@el_greco001]

Greetings from Ierapetra(Lasithi,South Crete)🇬🇷❤Beautiful video!

[@RyanShirley]

I’m jealous you live there!

[@el_greco001]

@RyanShirley Comeback then,East and South Crete waiting for you🙂🇬🇷Have a nice day!

[@xiongbear.travel]

Another beautiful video bro! 😊

[@RyanShirley]

Thanks so much friend ☺️🇬🇷🏖️

[@rohanbartakke5166]

your videos are just amazing

[@RyanShirley]

Thanks so much Rohan, is there any place you’d like to see a video?

[@CricketTVHD]

Best travel guide 👍

[@petr-podrouzek]

Fantastic, great job Ryan. I love Crete, I visited the island four times 🙂

[@RyanShirley]

Wow you’ve been a ton! What part of Crete is your favorite?

[@petr-podrouzek]

There are many such places 🙂

[@muhammadhamza4660]

Just love it ❤

[@bibekdas5595]

We Always Welcoming For Your Video Bro

[@irshadbibi1515]

Wahoo Amazing places

[@RyanShirley]

Thanks friend, Crete sure is amazing!

[@Brookerteejones]

A secret getaway! Soooo amazing!

[@RyanShirley]

It really is paradise! 🇬🇷🏝️

[@SadafNaeem-ix3bj]

Beautiful place ever Ryan ❤

[@RyanShirley]

Thanks friend!

[@TravelEnjoy-CA]

Hi Ryan, it is a great video; thanks for posting this video.

[@RyanShirley]

Thanks friend!

[@kissingit93]

Thank you for the video. Attach map is very informative.

[@RyanShirley]

Of course! Thanks for watching

[@haziqasim2686]

Beautiful view

[@classifiedsecret9003]

so pretty! Greece has so much beauty and diversity that is unexpected in such a compact area. Pleas do Alaska or Patagonia next🙏

[@RyanShirley]

I’ll try to go to Patagonia this year 😁

[@classifiedsecret9003]

@@RyanShirley Yes!!!!

[@SuiteScape]

Amazing pictures ❤❤

[@RyanShirley]

Thanks friend amazing island!

[@firephoenix6153]

thank you so much for all the info!

[@RyanShirley]

Of course! Thanks for watching it

[@Hyrcanianboy]

Amazing places!👍😍

[@amberalihamdani3278]

Beautiful place 💕

[@S.A.ViewFinders]

Great video! thank you for sharing :)

[@RyanShirley]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@imaracorsico]

Wonderfully gorgeous...thank you Ryan!🤩👍👍

[@RyanShirley]

Thanks so much brother!

[@imaracorsico]

@@RyanShirley 💁‍♀

[@bibekdas5595]

Love This Video Bro

[@RyanShirley]

Thanks so much brother! Hope you’re having a great day! 😁

[@MisbhaParveen-n5r]

Wow awesome

[@mashabg81]

Great video. Thanks!!

[@RyanShirley]

I’m thankful you watched it 😁

[@PimsAdventures]

I absolutely should visit Crete 😍

[@RyanShirley]

I hope you can go soon 😁🇬🇷

[@MuhammadIrshad-f4o]

Amazing❤

[@JohnHobitakis]

You made a great video of Crete and some of its beauties. Looks like you had an amazing wonderful trip. Next time Visit Marmara Beach, Holly trinity monastery in Akrotiri, Cabana Marie Beach bar, Samaria Gorge, Kourtaliotiko Gorge waterfall.

[@sumitmulik6359]

Hey Ryan ❤ I just love your videos specially which covers mountains and Cliff

[@RyanShirley]

Thanks so much friend! Is there any place you’d like to see a video on?

[@sumitmulik6359]

@@RyanShirley yeah india definitely .. Foreign KZbinrs does not show the different terrain and diverse culture of these country

[@sumitmulik6359]

@@RyanShirley i really expect that from you ❤ and i hope we will meet soon

[@khurramkhan5986]

Great place ❤

[@MANASHIMONDAL-s9x]

Love to see your videos. Love from India❤

[@RyanShirley]

Thanks friend! Hope to visit your country soon

[@ИванАлександров-с1ж]

Шикарная съемка🤝👍👌💪🤙

[@RyanShirley]

Thanks friend!

[@tayyabakamranwasimiqbal9176]

Great place

[@nomigondal3590]

Supperb 😍

[@RyanShirley]

Thank you!

[@RafyIjaz]

Crete is one of the most beautiful

[@RyanShirley]

Amazing island!

[@Angela-t7y]

So beautiful ❤❤❤

[@shozabmirza5054]

Excellent 👌

[@muhammadrazzaq3086]

Beautiful

[@RyanShirley]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@desireekentros9260]

Loutro was our favorite area of all of Greece that we visited...think of it often! Such a neat area.

[@RyanShirley]

That’s awesome you were at Loutro! Definitely one of Crete’s gems 💎🇬🇷

[@AtiqRazaq]

Beautiful country

[@Tastybitesbyme]

Nice place ❤

[@adolfoescobar3935]

Watching you from manila philippines myfriend❤

[@RyanShirley]

Awesome! I need to visit your country

[@aestheticvibes1517]

heaven ❤

[@klauspe]

Awsome video bro! I visited a couple of years ago and it was a very nice island, but I didn’t get to experience as much as you. I have to go back one day!

[@RyanShirley]

That’s awesome Klaus! What parts of Crete did you visit? And got any exciting travel plans for the rest of summer?

[@klauspe]

@@RyanShirley From your video we did Preveli- and Matala beach. So cool places. Did you manage to visit Knossos Palace which is the home of the Minotaur Labyrinth? In 10 days I’m going to explore Romania a bit and probably also Albania. Where’s your next adventure?

[@RyanShirley]

Oh dude Albania and Romania sound epic! Excited to see where you go there! I might be heading back to the Faroe Islands soon 😅 really miss the landscapes and fish and chips there

[@klauspe]

@@RyanShirley Ohh Faroe Islands ❤ I also miss it so much. So calming there and epic landscapes that just call for adventure. I might go there early autumn with my friend who was rasied on the islands. If you have time go there for the 29th of July - it is the national Faroe Island day and it will be a blast and cultural experince in Torshavn.

[@SwissTraveler1]

Amazing🤩

[@RyanShirley]

Thanks so much friend! I need to come back to Switzerland soon

[@asteriosmetaxas6775]

Welcome to our beautiful island

[@RyanShirley]

What part of Crete are you from?

[@asteriosmetaxas6775]

@@RyanShirley From Rethymnon. I live close to the city center.

[@LOWISHA-JHMNS]

I really love your video

[@RyanShirley]

Ah that makes me so happy to hear ☺️

[@Sandeep_500]

Love from India ❤

[@RyanShirley]

Thanks friend! I need to come to India soon

[@ChillOutWithUs]

Great video! Also make sure to rent a small power boat, which will give you the opportunity to cruise up the coastline of Crete and view and enjoy secluded beaches. Without a boat license in Europe, anybody can rent a small boat up to 20 hp/up to six people for around €100 or €150 for the full day approximately.

[@RyanShirley]

I love renting Boats!

[@lefterismagkoutas4430]

Crete is my home but I unironically believe it is one of the most beautiful places in the world.

[@RyanShirley]

I couldn’t agree more! What part of Crete are you from?

[@pig.cambodia]

😂Hello My sokhuom i am Cambodia i like your video. So much.

[@chrispaschke240]

Knossos is also very impressive 👍

[@RyanShirley]

I wish I would’ve went there! Looks really fascinating with the Minoan palace

[@alanstrong55]

If Crete s a good place, I would gladly visit. Good clean water is healthy for the body. Food must be good.

[@RyanShirley]

Food is some of the best in the world! Fresh produce, honey, olive oil etc ☺️

[@viannitika]

Nice video! Try to visit Listis Beach next time and more of Cretan mountains

[@RyanShirley]

I’d love to check it out next time! And see more mountains also

[@vitaliyvyntu4566]

Good luck!

[@RyanShirley]

Thanks friend

[@vitaliyvyntu4566]

Very interesting

[@RyanShirley]

Thanks friend

[@PamqlGanal]

Jolie Station

[@anonygirly]

Our trips to Greece might've overlapped! Just got back from Crete, Milos, and Athens. Sadly our ferry to Santorini got cancelled due to winds so we had to skip that leg of our trip :'( My heart is left in Chania! Our fav spot was Kourtaliotiko Gorge and then Kalypso Beach! Wish we made it to Seitan for the goats hehe

[@RyanShirley]

That’s awesome you were just there! I wish I would’ve went to that gorge and Kalypso! It looks beautiful

[@Hashimbhai112]

Wao

[@WhoAmI36529]

Love form Bangladesh

[@wetrucken1689]

You should go to the town of Meleme!!❤

[@RyanShirley]

I’d love to visit

[@MirzaRehan-e4y]

Waoss nice

[@RyanShirley]

Amazing right

[@SayedAhmads-nq5to]

❤❤❤

[@zeeeshanmajeed]

Nice

[@RyanShirley]

Thanks friend!

[@RikkeGade]

Awesome video Ryan! Where did you stay?

[@RyanShirley]

Thanks so much! I stayed in a Airbnb near Falasarna Beach.

[@BevitsaraLandrien-v3w]

Il est clair que les stations balnéaires de Kieta sont bonnes et qu'il y a ici de nombreuses sources propres et de belles plages, elles doivent donc être protégées afin de ne pas détruire la couche d'ozone

[@RyanShirley]

I’ll have to check it out next time

[@uwegrauert7680]

Best wishes from Athen

[@RyanShirley]

Thanks Uwe, great to hear from you! That’s awesome you are in Greece

[@slowtravelvlogs]

Another amazing video! Thank you Ryan 🌟 May I ask, how long do you stay in each destination (in this case Crete), to be able to produce a video like this?

[@RyanShirley]

About a week!

[@slowtravelvlogs]

@@RyanShirley That's amazing! I also usually spent around 1 week in each place I visit and it feels super rushed.. I guess I still need to learn how to optimise my time with filming! Thanks for sharing 😊

[@racket_productions]

I love your cliff jumps man! Have you ever jumped off the mostar old bridge?

[@RyanShirley]

Dude I haven’t yet! I’d love to, it is a bit high though 😅

[@racket_productions]

@@RyanShirley haha you better send your famous gainer off of it!

[@drzareengul1037]

👍👍

[@briannabohn9838]

Great video! Were you based out of one place the whole time or did you move around the island? Trying to figure out if I should stay at a home base and drive each day or slowly move around!

[@RyanShirley]

If you want to see all of Crete I think it would be best to stay in 2 or 3 different places since the island is so huge. But if your going for a couple days one place is nice to just focus on a certain part of the island

[@arielladelin1945]

Amazing summary. Thank you! I’m wondering where you were based while visiting Crete. Did you move around from one hotel to another or did you stay put in one?

[@RyanShirley]

I was near falasarna beach but If I could do it again I would also get a place on the eastern side of the island so there wasn’t so much driving.

[@ChillOutWithUs]

@@RyanShirley we go to Greece/Crete every other year or two and stay for one month and usually stay in places such asHeraklion /Matala on the other side south of the island/Chania / Kissamos… the island is not that big so if you are comfortable renting a car, you could stay in one place the whole time and definitely get to explore everywhere but we like to set up for one week to 10 days and a few places personally

[@sunnyday157]

Ryan, you missed Kourtaliotiko gorge, just south of Rethymno

[@RyanShirley]

I gotta go back to visit it! Looks amazing