Crete Travel Guide

The Ultimate Crete Travel Guide: 200+ Personally Discovered Spots

Apr 16, 2025By Crete Travel Guide
Crete Travel Guide

When we first arrived in Crete, we had no idea where to begin.

Endless beaches, rugged mountains, charming villages, incredible food… the island had it all — but the information was scattered. We jumped between Google Maps, blogs and travel guide books, trying to plan our days. It was time-consuming, and half the time we didn’t even know if something was worth it.

That’s when we decided: let’s build the travel guide we wish we had.

So we spent months exploring Crete, testing routes, eating in hidden tavernas, hiking gorges, and finding the island’s most magical places. The result? The Rexby Travel Guide to Crete — an interactive, always-growing map with 204+ personally verified things to do.

What Is the Rexby Crete Travel Guide?


It’s your all-in-one, map-based travel companion to the island of Crete — designed by us.

Each location in the guide has been personally visited, experienced, and added by us. No generic lists, no paid placements. Just real, honest recommendations that we’d give to our closest friends.

Inside the guide, you'll find:

  • Stunning beaches — from iconic names to hidden coves
  • Authentic tavernas — where locals actually eat
  • Epic hikes — including gorges, mountain trails, and nature walks
  • Cultural treasures — archaeological sites, monasteries, and traditional villages
  • Off-the-radar gems you won’t find in most guidebooks
Interactive map view of the Crete Travel Guide on Rexby, showing over 200 curated locations including beaches, hikes, food spots, and cultural sites across the island.
A sneak peek of our always-growing map — 204+ real experiences across Crete, all personally verified.

How Does the Guide Work?


We’ve built the guide using Rexby, a travel platform available via app and website:

-Use the Rexby App for full functionality and offline access (iOS & Android)

-Prefer your laptop or browser? Access the guide via the Rexby website too

Once inside, you can:

  • Browse via an interactive map
  • Filter by category: food, beaches, hikes, culture, and more
  • Read practical tips (best time to visit, parking, accessibility…)
  • Save favorites and plan your itinerary in seconds

Whether you’re road-tripping around the island or relaxing in one region, the guide helps you discover Crete with confidence — even without internet connection (via the app).

Screenshots of the Rexby Crete Travel Guide, showcasing the interactive map, detailed location information, and curated categories like beaches, food, hikes, and more.
A closer look at the Rexby Crete Travel Guide — easily browse, filter, and plan your journey with real-time, curated recommendations.

A Guide That Keeps Growing


This isn’t a static PDF or one-time list. The Rexby guide is alive and always expanding.

Every time we discover something new — a cozy café in the mountains, a secluded bay, a just-opened taverna — we add it to the map. That means the guide you buy today will be even better tomorrow. And you’ll get lifetime access to all future updates.


Is It Worth It?


Absolutely — and here’s why:

  • Save hours of research
  • Avoid (tourist) traps
  • Discover real, local favorites
  • Travel smarter with offline access (via app)
  • Always up to date — the guide grows with every trip we take

The guide is available for a one-time payment — no subscriptions, no recurring fees.


Explore Crete Like a Local


Crete is too big and too beautiful to waste time on guesswork. With over 204 handpicked spots, personally discovered and mapped out, this guide gives you everything you need to experience the real Crete — your way.

Access the guide here and start planning your unforgettable journey.