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Marie Claire
Marie Claire
Lifestyle
Katie Buckleitner

Crete Is Calling—Here’s Why It Deserves a Spot on Your Bucket List

A collage of images of Crete, Greece including a sunset over Chania, the JW Marriott hotel, and a rocky beach.

Days on Crete unfold like a film reel: a morning swim in a secluded cove, an afternoon tasting local vintages and hiking through olive groves, and twilight dinners of fresh seafood paired with beachside spritzes. Whether you’re wandering Chania’s labyrinthine Old Town or snorkeling in crystalline waters, Greece’s largest island balances abundance with ease. Its shifting landscapes and lively nightlife offer endless discovery—yet everything remains approachable, with nearly every adventure possible as a day trip.

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