Greek life in Crete
312 Greek businesses, parishes, schools, associations and places in Crete.
El GrecoCommunity Leaders · Heraklion, CreteGreek painter, sculptor and architect of the Spanish Renaissance, born Domenikos Theotokopoulos in Crete.ELITE SPECIAL - ΚΑΛΟΚΥΡΗΣDessert & Sweet Shops · Heraklion, CreteElounda Beach HotelHotels & Resorts · Elounda, CretePioneering luxury hotel opened in 1971 with suites, sea views and multiple international restaurants.Estate ArgyrosGreek Wine & Spirits · Episkopi, CreteWinery founded in 1903, famous for Assyrtiko wines and Vinsanto from old vines.FIRST COFFEE STOPCafes & Coffee · Heraklion, CreteFortezza of RethymnoGreece Travel · Rethymno, CreteLarge Venetian fortress overlooking Rethymno, built between 1540 and 1570 as a bulwark against Ottoman and pirate attacks.Fotis KafatosCommunity Leaders · Heraklion, CreteCretan-born molecular biologist who became Harvard's youngest-ever full professor at 29, pioneered cDNA cloning techniques and malaria-mosquito immunoGranaryCafes & Coffee · Heraklion, Cretehttps://wanderlog.com/list/geoCategory/17275/best-coffee-shops-and-best-cafes-in-heraklionGREEK NATURALCafes & Coffee · Heraklion, CreteHeraklion Archaeological MuseumArt & Galleries · Heraklion, CreteOne of the most important museums in Europe, housing the world's foremost collection of Minoan art from Crete.Houdetsi FestivalConcerts · Houdetsi, CreteHoudetsi Festival — annual, August, in the village of Houdetsi about 23 km south of Heraklion, Crete. World-music festival founded around Ross Daly'sJoseph SifakisCommunity Leaders · Heraklion, CreteCretan-born computer scientist who won the 2007 ACM Turing Award (the Nobel Prize of computing) for founding the field of model checking, an algorithmKiss FM 96.1 CreteGreek Radio · Heraklion, CreteHeraklion 96.1 FM — pop, dance & Top 40
KnossosHeritage & Pilgrimage · Heraklion, CreteLargest Bronze Age archaeological site on Crete and ceremonial centre of the Minoan civilization, associated with the myth of the Labyrinth.Knossos PalaceHeritage & Pilgrimage · Heraklion, CreteThe largest Bronze Age archaeological site on Crete and the ceremonial centre of the Minoan civilisation, a top Greek landmark.Knossos ToursTours & Agencies · Heraklion, CreteLicensed tourist-guide agency offering archaeology and mythology tours of Knossos and Crete sites.Kornaria Cultural FestivalFestivals · Sitia, CreteKornaria Festival — annual, July–August in Sitia, eastern Crete (Lasithi). The municipality's long-running cultural festival honouring Cretan-RenaissaKritikorama FM 93.8Greek Radio · Chania, CreteChania 93.8 FM — traditional Cretan & Greek folk musicLA MAISON - ΧανιάCafes & Coffee · Chania, Crete
Ligo Krasi Ligo ThalassaTavernas · Heraklion, CreteTaverna along the Venetian harbor since 2006 focusing on fresh seafood and locally sourced Mediterranean dishes.
Lyrakis Family Olive MillOlive Oil & Honey · Sissi, CreteTraditional family olive mill in Sissi, Crete, producing extra virgin olive oil, olives and vinegar among centuries-old olive trees.
Lyrarakis WineryGreek Wine & Spirits · Alagni, CreteWinery known for reviving rare local Cretan grape varieties, 25km from Heraklion.Matala Beach FestivalConcerts · Matala, CreteMatala Beach Festival 'One World – One Love' — annual, approx June 19–21, 2026 on Matala's main beach, southern Crete. Free open-air music festival ch
MeligyrisOlive Oil & Honey · Heraklion, CreteCretan honey producer near Heraklion run by the Stefanakis family, with a beekeeping tradition since 1920 and a line of exclusive Cretan honeys.MerastriTavernas · Heraklion, CreteCozy taverna serving Cretan specialties such as moussaka, kalitsounia cheese pies and souvlaki.Meze MezeMeze & Ouzo Bars · Heraklion, CreteHighly rated meze restaurant in Heraklion offering Mediterranean cuisine and Greek dishes.Monastiri TavernaTavernas · Chania, CreteWaterfront taverna in the Old Town serving fish and Cretan fare with Greek mezedes.NELIPOT - ΚουφονήσιCafes & Coffee · Κουφονήσι, CreteNikos KazantzakisCommunity Leaders · Heraklion, CreteGreek writer and philosopher, author of Zorba the Greek and The Last Temptation of Christ.Notos FM 101.8Greek Radio · Chania, CreteChania 101.8 FM — Greek hits & Cretan musicOld Town of ChaniaGreece Travel · Chania, CreteHistoric Venetian old town and harbour of Chania, Crete, with narrow lanes, the Egyptian lighthouse and waterfront tavernas.ONCARE - ΒΛΑΧΑΚΗ ΜΑΡΙΑ - ΛΟΥΠΑΣΑΚΗΣ ΜΑΝΩΛΗΣPharmacies · Κουνουπιδιανά, CreteOuzeri KatsinasMeze & Ouzo Bars · Heraklion, CreteWell-regarded ouzeri near the Heraklion harbour and Venetian Fort.Ouzeri tou TerzakiMeze & Ouzo Bars · Heraklion, CreteBackstreet ouzeri serving traditional Cretan meze and local wine.Palace of KnossosGreece Travel · Heraklion, CreteLargest Bronze Age Minoan archaeological site, about 6km from Heraklion, dating to around 1900 BCE.Panigiri of KremastiFestivals · Kremasti, CreteFestival of the Virgin Mary held on 15 August in Kremasti village, a major Orthodox celebration.Paradosiaki Taverna XylourisTavernas · Heraklion, CreteTraditional Cretan taverna in Heraklion serving local cuisine.PERIODONTAL CARE - ΜΠΑΛΑΦΟΥΤΗ ΣΟΦΙΑ Β.Dentists · Rethymno, Crete
PeskesiRestaurants · Heraklion, CreteRestaurant set in a traditional Cretan house serving dishes from old family recipes with ingredients from their organic farm.
Petousis TavernaTavernas · Heraklion, CreteFamily-owned traditional Cretan tavern operating for over 45 years, known for lamb antikristo, moussaka, grilled meats and Greek desserts.PigadiRestaurants · Rethymno, CreteRestaurant under the Fortezza castle serving traditional Cretan cuisine with modern influences.Pigadi tou TourkouRestaurants · Chania, CreteRestaurant in a former 19th century steam bath near Splantzia square serving Cretan, Moroccan and Middle Eastern inspired dishes.Preveli MonasteryMonasteries · Rethymno, CreteHistoric monastery overlooking the Libyan Sea, key in the Greek War of Independence and WWII.Prima PloraRestaurants · Rethymno, CreteSeafront restaurant with views of the fortress and sea, known for grilled octopus and fresh fish.Renaissance Festival of RethymnoFestivals · Rethymno, CreteRenaissance Festival of Rethymno — annual since 1987, summer (approx July–September). Cretan-Renaissance themed cultural festival staged largely at thRethymno Renaissance FestivalFestivals · Rethymno, CreteAnnual cultural festival in Rethymno celebrating the Cretan Renaissance with theatre, music and arts.ROYAL SUNRestaurants · Chania, CreteSamaria GorgeGreece Travel · Omalos, CreteNational park gorge in western Crete offering a roughly 16km day-long hike from Omalos down to Agia Roumeli through dramatic landscapes.Samaria GorgeGreece Travel · Chania, CreteOne of Europe's longest gorges, a Biosphere Reserve since 1981 and a major Crete hiking destination.SAN GEORGIORestaurants · Μάλια, CreteSEVENCafes & Coffee · Κόκκινος Πύργος, CreteSHISHA - ΠεύκοιCafes & Coffee · Πεύκοι, CreteSmart Radio 104.5Greek Radio · Heraklion, CreteHeraklion 104.5 FM — Greek & international hitsSPECIALIZED CARE OF CRETEDentists · Rethymno, CreteSpinalongaGreece Travel · Elounda, CreteUninhabited island with a Venetian fort, famous as Europe's last leper colony, reached by boat from Elounda.Stefanos LavrenidisChefs · Heraklion, CreteChef at Apiri Greek Eatery in Heraklion reimagining traditional Cretan dishes with creative pairings.Super 904Greek Radio · Heraklion, CreteHeraklion 90.4 FM — Greek hits & laikaSURF BEACHCafes & Coffee · Παλαίκαστρο, CreteTamam RestaurantRestaurants · Chania, CreteRestaurant in a 16th century Venetian bathhouse on Zambeliou lane, famous for authentic Cretan dishes.Terra CretaOlive Oil & Honey · Kolymbari, CreteLeading Cretan extra virgin olive oil producer based in Kolymbari, Chania, known for PDO Kolymvari oils.
KnossosHeritage & Pilgrimage · Heraklion, CreteLargest Bronze Age archaeological site on Crete and ceremonial centre of the Minoan civilization, associated with the myth of the Labyrinth.Knossos PalaceHeritage & Pilgrimage · Heraklion, CreteThe largest Bronze Age archaeological site on Crete and the ceremonial centre of the Minoan civilisation, a top Greek landmark.Knossos ToursTours & Agencies · Heraklion, CreteLicensed tourist-guide agency offering archaeology and mythology tours of Knossos and Crete sites.Kornaria Cultural FestivalFestivals · Sitia, CreteKornaria Festival — annual, July–August in Sitia, eastern Crete (Lasithi). The municipality's long-running cultural festival honouring Cretan-RenaissaKritikorama FM 93.8Greek Radio · Chania, CreteChania 93.8 FM — traditional Cretan & Greek folk musicLA MAISON - ΧανιάCafes & Coffee · Chania, CreteLigo Krasi Ligo ThalassaTavernas · Heraklion, CreteTaverna along the Venetian harbor since 2006 focusing on fresh seafood and locally sourced Mediterranean dishes.Lyrakis Family Olive MillOlive Oil & Honey · Sissi, CreteTraditional family olive mill in Sissi, Crete, producing extra virgin olive oil, olives and vinegar among centuries-old olive trees.Lyrarakis WineryGreek Wine & Spirits · Alagni, CreteWinery known for reviving rare local Cretan grape varieties, 25km from Heraklion.Matala Beach FestivalConcerts · Matala, CreteMatala Beach Festival 'One World – One Love' — annual, approx June 19–21, 2026 on Matala's main beach, southern Crete. Free open-air music festival chMeligyrisOlive Oil & Honey · Heraklion, CreteCretan honey producer near Heraklion run by the Stefanakis family, with a beekeeping tradition since 1920 and a line of exclusive Cretan honeys.MerastriTavernas · Heraklion, CreteCozy taverna serving Cretan specialties such as moussaka, kalitsounia cheese pies and souvlaki.Meze MezeMeze & Ouzo Bars · Heraklion, CreteHighly rated meze restaurant in Heraklion offering Mediterranean cuisine and Greek dishes.Monastiri TavernaTavernas · Chania, CreteWaterfront taverna in the Old Town serving fish and Cretan fare with Greek mezedes.NELIPOT - ΚουφονήσιCafes & Coffee · Κουφονήσι, CreteNikos KazantzakisCommunity Leaders · Heraklion, CreteGreek writer and philosopher, author of Zorba the Greek and The Last Temptation of Christ.Notos FM 101.8Greek Radio · Chania, CreteChania 101.8 FM — Greek hits & Cretan musicOld Town of ChaniaGreece Travel · Chania, CreteHistoric Venetian old town and harbour of Chania, Crete, with narrow lanes, the Egyptian lighthouse and waterfront tavernas.ONCARE - ΒΛΑΧΑΚΗ ΜΑΡΙΑ - ΛΟΥΠΑΣΑΚΗΣ ΜΑΝΩΛΗΣPharmacies · Κουνουπιδιανά, CreteOuzeri KatsinasMeze & Ouzo Bars · Heraklion, CreteWell-regarded ouzeri near the Heraklion harbour and Venetian Fort.Ouzeri tou TerzakiMeze & Ouzo Bars · Heraklion, CreteBackstreet ouzeri serving traditional Cretan meze and local wine.Palace of KnossosGreece Travel · Heraklion, CreteLargest Bronze Age Minoan archaeological site, about 6km from Heraklion, dating to around 1900 BCE.Panigiri of KremastiFestivals · Kremasti, CreteFestival of the Virgin Mary held on 15 August in Kremasti village, a major Orthodox celebration.Paradosiaki Taverna XylourisTavernas · Heraklion, CreteTraditional Cretan taverna in Heraklion serving local cuisine.PERIODONTAL CARE - ΜΠΑΛΑΦΟΥΤΗ ΣΟΦΙΑ Β.Dentists · Rethymno, CretePeskesiRestaurants · Heraklion, CreteRestaurant set in a traditional Cretan house serving dishes from old family recipes with ingredients from their organic farm.Petousis TavernaTavernas · Heraklion, CreteFamily-owned traditional Cretan tavern operating for over 45 years, known for lamb antikristo, moussaka, grilled meats and Greek desserts.PigadiRestaurants · Rethymno, CreteRestaurant under the Fortezza castle serving traditional Cretan cuisine with modern influences.Pigadi tou TourkouRestaurants · Chania, CreteRestaurant in a former 19th century steam bath near Splantzia square serving Cretan, Moroccan and Middle Eastern inspired dishes.Preveli MonasteryMonasteries · Rethymno, CreteHistoric monastery overlooking the Libyan Sea, key in the Greek War of Independence and WWII.Prima PloraRestaurants · Rethymno, CreteSeafront restaurant with views of the fortress and sea, known for grilled octopus and fresh fish.Renaissance Festival of RethymnoFestivals · Rethymno, CreteRenaissance Festival of Rethymno — annual since 1987, summer (approx July–September). Cretan-Renaissance themed cultural festival staged largely at thRethymno Renaissance FestivalFestivals · Rethymno, CreteAnnual cultural festival in Rethymno celebrating the Cretan Renaissance with theatre, music and arts.ROYAL SUNRestaurants · Chania, CreteSamaria GorgeGreece Travel · Omalos, CreteNational park gorge in western Crete offering a roughly 16km day-long hike from Omalos down to Agia Roumeli through dramatic landscapes.Samaria GorgeGreece Travel · Chania, CreteOne of Europe's longest gorges, a Biosphere Reserve since 1981 and a major Crete hiking destination.SAN GEORGIORestaurants · Μάλια, CreteSEVENCafes & Coffee · Κόκκινος Πύργος, CreteSHISHA - ΠεύκοιCafes & Coffee · Πεύκοι, CreteSmart Radio 104.5Greek Radio · Heraklion, CreteHeraklion 104.5 FM — Greek & international hitsSPECIALIZED CARE OF CRETEDentists · Rethymno, CreteSpinalongaGreece Travel · Elounda, CreteUninhabited island with a Venetian fort, famous as Europe's last leper colony, reached by boat from Elounda.Stefanos LavrenidisChefs · Heraklion, CreteChef at Apiri Greek Eatery in Heraklion reimagining traditional Cretan dishes with creative pairings.Super 904Greek Radio · Heraklion, CreteHeraklion 90.4 FM — Greek hits & laikaSURF BEACHCafes & Coffee · Παλαίκαστρο, CreteTamam RestaurantRestaurants · Chania, CreteRestaurant in a 16th century Venetian bathhouse on Zambeliou lane, famous for authentic Cretan dishes.Terra CretaOlive Oil & Honey · Kolymbari, CreteLeading Cretan extra virgin olive oil producer based in Kolymbari, Chania, known for PDO Kolymvari oils.By category in Crete
Restaurants 54Dentists 37Lawyers 32Cafes & Coffee 29Festivals 26Olive Oil & Honey 14Bakeries 14Pharmacies 13Dessert & Sweet Shops 11Tavernas 11Greek Radio 7Hotels & Resorts 7Musicians & DJs 6Greece Travel 6Greek Wine & Spirits 4Community Leaders 4Monasteries 4Tours & Agencies 4Meze & Ouzo Bars 3Shopping and Products 3Media and Creators 2Concerts 2Hellenic Studies 2Heritage & Pilgrimage 2Chefs 2Coffee Roasters 2Food Products 2Insurance Brokers 1Business and Commerce 1Clothing & Apparel 1Greek Products 1Art & Galleries 1Professional Services 1Realtors 1Travel and Tourism 1Villa & Property Rentals 1
Cities in Crete
Heraklion 107Chania 53Rethymno 36Άγιος Νικόλαος 8Ιεράπετρα 5Μοίρες 4Elounda 4Sitia 3Αγία Βαρβάρα 3Γάζι 3Μακρυγιαλός 2Agios Nikolaos 2Παλαίκαστρο 2Πανόραμα 2Vlatos 2Αλικιανός 2Επάνω Αρχάνες 2Kolymbari 2Νεάπολη 2Vamos 2Πάνορμος 2Κουνουπιδιανά 2Platanias 1Νωπήγεια 1Κουνάβοι 1Γεράνι 1Κουφονήσι 1Sissi 1Ierapetra 1Καλαμάκι 1Dafnes 1Νέα Αλικαρνασσός 1Βασιλική 1Θραψανό 1Kremasti 1Archanes 1Voukolies 1Πρινές 1Elos 1Κρούστας 1Alagni 1Πεζά 1Τέρτσα 1Έξω Λακκώνια (ή Παναγία) 1Matala 1Άνω Ροδάκινο 1Ανώγεια 1Λοχριά 1Μάταλα 1Σούγια 1Πλάτανος 1Πεύκοι 1Κόκκινος Πύργος 1Tzermiado 1Φραντζεσκιανά Μετόχια 1Δαράτσος 1Skalani 1Omalos 1Στόλοι 1Episkopi 1