The Rough Guide to Crete

The Rough Guide to Crete
ISBN-10
1858286964
ISBN-13
9781858286969
Series
The Rough Guide to Crete
Category
Crete (Greece)
Pages
433
Language
English
Published
2001
Publisher
Rough Guides
Authors
John Fisher, Geoff Garvey

Description

The definitive handbook to one of the most spectacular Greek Islands. In-depth coverage of the great palace of Knossos and dozens of other Minoan, Greek, Roman, Byzantine and Venetian sights. Detailed accounts of the pick of the island's walks - including the Samarian and Imbros gorges - and the low-down on the finest unspoilt beaches. Insider's reviews of the best places to eat, drink and sleep, from seaside resorts to remote mountain villages. Perceptive background features including history, archeology, wildlife, food and drink. The Times - Excellent and characterfully written

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