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I'm already planning a return trip. I love this place the way I love Turkey. It's probably not coincidental since Crete was occupied by the Turks (Ottomans) until a little over 100 years ago.  It's got everything we love:

Cats, of course. The kids are in cat heaven. Friendly strays all over the place. 

Beautiful old buildings

walking paths

Blue skies and oceans

places to hike

gorgeous vistas

grapes and other plant life growing everywhere we look (including overhead at lunch)

the harbor

more cats

and goats

beaches

swimming

and relaxing

Just a taste of our first 24 hours. Loving our time away!