Lonely Planet Condensed Crete

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Pub. Date: 2000-04-01
Publisher(s): Lonely Planet
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Summary

Especially designed for the discerning short-term visitor, Lonely Planet's Condensed guides capture the best a destination has to offer in an easy-to-use package. From top sights and walking tours to opinionated reviews of where to eat, stay, shop and have fun, these informed and entertaining guides also include quick-view foldout maps, striking photos and essential travel tips. There are foldout maps on front and back covers, transport network maps, plus maps of walking tours/drives inside.
-- portable, compact size
-- full-colour throughout
-- colour-coding & symbols for easy access to information
-- selective rather than comprehensive information
-- high-quality, convenient, quick-view gatefold maps
-- grid maps with extensive cross-referencing between text and maps

Table of Contents

Facts About Crete
5(10)
History
6(4)
The Minoans
6(1)
Roman & Byzantine Crete
7(1)
Venetian Crete
7(1)
Turkish Crete
8(1)
Union with Greece
8(1)
War & Occupation
9(1)
Crete Today
9(1)
Geography
10(1)
Environment
10(1)
Government & Politics
11(1)
Economy
12(1)
Society & Culture
12(2)
Dos & Don'ts
13(1)
Arts
14(1)
Highlights
15(20)
Archaeological Museum, Iraklio
16(2)
Argiroupolis
18(1)
Elafonisi Beach
19(1)
Frangokastello
20(1)
Gortyn
21(1)
Knossos
22(2)
Lassithi Plateau
24(2)
Hania's Old Quarter
26(1)
Moni Preveli & Preveli Beach
27(1)
Moni Toplou
28(1)
Phaestos
29(1)
Rethymno's Old Quarter
30(1)
Samaria Gorge
31(1)
Sitia
32(1)
Zakros Palace & Kato Zakros
33(1)
Crete Lowlights
34(1)
Sights & Activities
35(21)
Agios Nikolaos
35(1)
Hania
36(2)
Ierapetra
38(1)
Imbros Gorge
39(1)
Iraklio
40(2)
Kritsa
42(1)
Rethymno
43(1)
Beaches
44(2)
Ancient Sites
46(2)
Venetian & Byzantine Legacies
48(1)
Crete for Children
49(1)
Off the Beaten Track
50(1)
Quirky Crete
51(2)
Keeping Fit
53(3)
Cycling & Mountain Biking
53(1)
Gyms
53(1)
Hiking
54(1)
Horse Riding
54(1)
Snorkelling & Diving
54(1)
Swimming
55(1)
Water Sports
55(1)
Out & About
56(12)
Walking Tours
57(7)
Driving Tours
64(2)
Organised Tours
66(2)
Shopping
68(8)
VAT Refund
69(1)
Opening Hours
69(1)
Agios Nikolaos
70(1)
Hania
71(2)
Iraklio
73(1)
Rethymno
74(1)
Around Crete
75(1)
Places to Eat
76(12)
Agios Nikolaos
77(2)
Hania
79(2)
Iraklio
81(3)
Rethymno
84(2)
Around Crete
86(1)
West
86(1)
Central
86(1)
East
87(1)
Internet Cafes
87(1)
Entertainment
88(9)
What's On
89(1)
Agios Nikolaos
90(1)
Hania
91(2)
Iraklio
93(2)
Rethymno
95(1)
Around Crete
96(1)
Places to Stay
97(27)
Agios Nikolaos
98(1)
Hania
99(2)
Iraklio
101(2)
Rethymno
103(2)
Around Crete
105(3)
Facts for the Visitor
Pre-Departure
108(1)
Arrival & Departure
109(1)
Getting Around
110(3)
Practical Information
113(11)
Index 124(4)
Sights Index 128

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