Escape the City Plan｜Greece🇬🇷｜Day 1 Guide to Crete Island

After spending over a week in Greece, I'm still mesmerized by the blue-and-white💤 islands and the Aegean🌀—every snapshot is a postcard! ☀️ Today, I took a 4-hour 15-minute ferry🚢 from Paros to Heraklion, Crete (€77💶). First stop: snap some photos! Planning to stay for 3 days to continue my Greek island adventure! Crete Island Tips 🗺 🚢 Getting Here I came by ferry from Paros, but if you're coming from Athens, flights take just 45 minutes. 🚌 Island Transport Buses: €1.8-2.5 per ride. Taxis: Meter starts at €1.3. Rental Car🚗 (my choice!): Book online (e.g., Avis) for reliability, or arrange at the airport. 3-Day Itinerary Ideas ⛱️ 🏛 Must-See Spots: Knossos Palace: Minoan ruins shrouded in myth. Elafonissi Pink Beach: Europe’s 2nd-best beach—paradise for surfing🏄 & snorkeling🤿 (Note: Taking pink sand is prohibited!). Rethymno Fortress: Venetian-era charm. Dikteon Cave: Legendary birthplace of Zeus. Heraklion Archaeological Museum: Treasures of ancient Crete. Arkadi Monastery: A symbol of resistance. Vai Beach: Europe’s largest natural palm forest. 🍽 Taverna Krassopsychia ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ My first meal on the island, recommended by the hotel—a charming tavern with stellar service, delicious food😋, and great prices. Will definitely return! More Greek adventures coming soon! 🇬🇷 If you love European🇪🇺 travel, hit Follow➕ for updates! #Greece #Crete #IslandHopping #TravelDiaries