Crete is well known for its beautiful beaches, all-inclusive resorts and lively nightlife, but the largest Greek island also home to a rugged coastline, pretty mountain villages and historical ruins.
In this episode of TravelSmart, Global Travel Editor Annabel Grossman goes off in search of the quieter side of the island on a shoulder season getaway. Her journey takes her to small beach towns like Agia Galini and Plakias, as well as the Minoan settlement of Agia Triada and on a hike through to Agiofarago Gorge.
