Crete Eyewitness Travel Guide 2011

Whether you are travelling first class or on a limited budget, The DK Eyewitness Top 10 guide will lead you straight to the very best Crete has to offer. From ancient Minoan ruins to the towering Venetian wall and fortress of Heraklion, all the must-sees are covered in a trouble-free list format. This full-colour and richly illustrated guide is both detailed and pocket-sized - and with a free pull-out map, it is the ideal travel companion. There are accommodation reviews for every budget, from luxury beach resorts to youth hostels across the island. There are dozens of Top 10 lists: the Top 10 best beaches, the Top 10 spectacular areas of natural beauty, Top 10 best traditional tavernas, most charming villages, fascinating monasteries and churches, as well as the Top 10 best hotels in Crete. And to save you time and money, there's even a list of the Top 10 Things to Avoid. Your guide to the 10 best of everything.