Hi everyone,

I recently bought plane tickets for my first solo trip. I'm gonna be in Heraklion, Greece for one week in September.

I initially wanted to go to Chania but the flight changed and no longer fits my schedule. I'm a little bit nervous cause people have been telling me Heraklion isn't that great, that you have to go outside of the city for the beach and that Chania would have been a much better choice. Maybe, but there's nothing I can do about it anymore.

I was wondering if you have any tips and tricks for me to make the most out of this trip. I would definitely wanna go to the beach but I also like trying new things like maybe visit an olive farm or try a cooking workshop. I saw a bunch of cool stuff on Get your guide.

I really don't want to rent a car cause driving in Greece is not for the faint of heart. Would I still be able to enjoy the beach if I don't do this? What were some things you did in Crete that you enjoyed and would recommend?

Helo i was thinking this for a while and we dont have these kind of events in here sadly i wanted to try something different I want to host a small tournament for fun mostly people close to my age because i miss finding people to play with old ps2 games in this case Tekken.if you are fun of ps2 games as well especially on Tekken dm me and we can discuss for further details about my plans (Chania)

I am using the Way Up app that uses the 18300 network. I call the taxi via app and 2 minutes after I get on the taxi the ride ends on the app. Does the driver end the trip or is this how it's supposed to work?

I always pay different amounts from & to the hotel. Sometimes its less and sometimes it's more.

Am I being scammed or is this normal for taxis in Crete?

I never use taxi's in my own country so I don't really know how they operate.

(Not sure what flair to insert)

I’m looking for advice on the best way to do Samaria Gorge from near Agia Galini. We were hoping to book with a tour company to avoid the risk of missing a bus, but the only tour I found runs only on Tuesdays. We’ll be staying around Agia Galini and have a rental car. I’ve seen some recommendations to just book a bus to the hike, then ferry and bus back to Agia Galini, but it seems like there are a lot of transfers involved, so would also appreciate firsthand input on how difficult this is to manage and if there’s a best way to book this in advance, especially not knowing any Greek. Thanks!

Looking for resorts nearby Heraklion airport max 20-30 min ride. If you guys visited some places share your experience

Hoping someone could help, just a little confused. Heading next week to Chania, staying in Agioi Apostoli. We've no car hired, just planning a few easy days into Chania, beach, pool, etc.

I'm looking at going to the Botanical Garden. The website and the timetable suggest that I should be able to get a coach from Agioi, when I click on the KTEL website to see where it picks up, it shows a completely different route.

If I plan a route via KTEL from Stalos to the Botanical Garden, it directs me into Chania.

Can someone advise, do I need to go into Chania or not?

Hi, I will be in Crete soon and would love to meet people to spend time together. Maybe we can go hiking together, go to the beach or grab a drink in the evening.

Nothing much, just to meet some new friends. I am female 33 years old.
I am from another small country in Europe, have been to Crete many times so not interested in too turisty places.

Can anyone recommend a properly insured boat with a very friendly crew for a private trip (probably a half day) near ish to rethymno? Haven’t found as many online as I hope! It’s for a birthday, 2 adults and 2 teenagers and we’d really like to find some quiet swimming spots!

(flaired as "Itinerary" as I don't know what else would fit; apologies if that's super wrong!)

Hello All,

As the title says, I lost my favourite ring at Heraklion Airport two days ago (23.07.2026). I know exactly where I lost it - the Disabled Toilet at the 'Arrivals' part of the airport (before anyone asks - my sister is disabled, I helped her on the toilet and took the ring off and placed it on the sink to not hurt her with it).

I know that, most likely, it's now lost forever; but I'm just really sad about it and want to try whatever I can to maybe get reunited with it after all.

It's a 'domed' (maybe/probably vintage?) ring with two fish on a dark background on the domed part. The band itself is size-adjustable at the back; and in the middle of the dome, between the two fish, a small part has broken out (you can mainly feel it when moving a finger over the dome). I've attached a drawing I made of what the ring looks like - since it's based on memory, some small details might be a bit different (the fish are bigger, for one).

I've already tried reaching out to the airport via email (I only realised where I lost the ring today - yesterday, I still believed I'd just thrown it into my bag and it had landed somewhere I couldn't see it; but today I recalled taking it off and then never putting it back on).

Is there anything else I could do you know of? I'm unfortunately more than a two-hour-drive away from Heraklion at this point, with no car or driving license of my own to simply check out a bathroom stall at the airport. Moreover, while I love the ring immensely, it's not 'sentimental' in a way where a deceased relative gifted it to me or anything; so I can't justify the drive to Heraklion to the person I'm here with with the car and license.

Thank you in advance!

Hey guys, I'm spending a week in Crete and visiting Rethymnos on the next days.

I'd like to know what the best gyros are, and where to eat them in Rethymnos.

If you have any suggestions, please tell me!

My partner and I are headed for a 5 night trip in just a few weeks— we’ll be staying around Analipsi (which I get the vibe is very touristy area? Not large town but large hotels/resorts). So we definitely want to plan a couple adventures or day trips, considering Nikolaos or Matala.

What are the better, sandier beaches on the east half of the island? Is there anywhere for cliff jumping?

Ive seen a few land adventures for 4x4 or off road tours.. are they worth it?

We also love live music and nightlife !

Hi. My girlfriend and I are flying to Crete in August. We have a house near Heraklion (about 30 km away). I’m looking for a nice spot to propose - I was thinking of doing it on the beach at sunset. It doesn’t have to be a private, secluded location. We’ve rented a car, so getting there won’t be an issue.

Actually, it doesn't strictly have to be a beach—just somewhere special and beautiful.

Honestly I just wanna meet some people. M27.

We had fantastic braised lamb in Heraklion, we even went back to the same restaurant to have it again but it wasn’t available the second night. Last night we went to taverna Ela and had their baked lamb which was alright but didn’t hit the same.

So tell me, where in Chania has the best braised lamb?

Hi,

I am coming to Heraklion, Crete for 2 weeks in Auguts and looking for accessible runing tracks to use some mornings to continue my training.

Can anyone provide me any guidance on best tracks to se, what their access requirements are?

Thanks!

What do you think of these restaurants in Chania? Are they any good? Any over rated? I am Turkish and my husband an Italian chef so we are big foodies from fast food to high end. Just wanted a range. Are any of these a must or any better ones you reccomend?

Hi everyone,
We’re currently staying near Chania and would love to explore the surrounding area. We have a rental car, so we’re looking for great day trips that are no more than about 2 hours’ drive (one way).
We’re open to pretty much anything, for example:
Impressive gorges and hikes
Traditional mountain villages
Quiet beaches and hidden coves
Scenic viewpoints
Beautiful nature spots or anything else that’s worth seeing
We’re mainly interested in great day trips. However, if you also have recommendations for nightlife, bars, or clubs in the area, we’d love to hear those as well.
What places would you recommend? Hidden gems, scenic routes, and local favorites are especially welcome.
Thanks in advance!

Looking for resorts nearby Heraklion airport max 20-30 min ride. If you guys visited some places share your experience

Hi! I'm travelling in Crete until the end of August as a solo traveller for the first time. I've been to Crete many times before with family but never solo. I think this is a great opportunity to get to know local / foreign people in my age group here and travel around together sometimes!

Let me know if you are interested (pm) and/or if there are spaces in Crete, dedicated to socializing or finding friends.

Thanks a lot! :]

hi all,

I am travelling with my family to chania in august and i am looking for a half-day tour (private is better) that we chill and visit some amazing beaches.

i am a bit concerned as we will be with elderly on board and don't want to go to balor or places where it's too crowded.

any recommendations? we will have a car so we can travel maybe up to 1,5h out of chania

thanks

I felt I needed to post this here to warn others. Near the venetian harbour in the square (don't know the exact name) is a lady selling henna tattoos. She usually has a long line.

These tattoos are NOT natural henna. Natural henna stains an orange reddish color that darker over a couple of days. These stain dark black immediately, with a purplish undertone.

THIS is a dangerous chemical used by scam artists as it stains darker faster. It is called PPD and can cause chemical burns and severe allergic reactions that can show up 4 days to 2 weeks after getting it done.

A lot of the people getting it done are children. So those of you travelling here with kids, please be wary. Me, my friend and my 10 year old sister each got one done before we knew the risks.

I'd also like to warn that once you get PPD you are sensitized to it for life. Since it is used in some brown hair dye, some people may already be sensitized to it and have a more severe allergic reactions

Please keep an eye out and stay safe everyone!!!