Crete reveals itself one journey at a time. Sometimes it’s a destination you’ve been planning for months. Other times it’s a quiet village you stumble upon, a family-run taverna where lunch stretches into the afternoon, a thoughtfully designed hotel that catches your eye, or a coastal road that makes you want to keep driving just a little further. These are the moments that inspired us to create DAILY CRETE.
We are an independent travel publication dedicated to exploring and sharing the many sides of Crete, from its well-known destinations to the lesser-known places, businesses and experiences that make every visit unique.
We don’t try to cover everything. Instead, we carefully select what we publish, with the aim of creating thoughtful, useful and inspiring content through words and cinematic storytelling, that helps travellers discover Crete with curiosity, confidence and a deeper appreciation for the island.
What You’ll Find Here
Destinations
From vibrant coastal towns and historic cities to mountain villages, hidden beaches and scenic drives, we explore Crete through our own eyes while always keeping the traveller in mind.
Places to Stay
We feature hotels, boutique properties, villas and distinctive accommodations that stand out for their character, design, hospitality or setting, places we believe are worth a closer look.
Food & Drink
Crete’s food culture is one of its greatest treasures. We seek out restaurants, traditional tavernas, cafés, wine bars, beach bars and local flavours that turn every journey into something more memorable.
Experiences
Whether it’s a hike through a gorge, a boat trip along the coast, a museum visit, a local festival or a simple walk with a view, we share experiences that help you enjoy the island beyond the ordinary.
Our Approach
We don’t believe the best travel publication is the one that publishes the most. We believe it’s the one that publishes with intention.
Some of the places we feature become part of our own travels. Others earn a place in DAILY CRETE because of their quality, character or the people behind them. Every recommendation is the result of careful research, genuine curiosity and a desire to highlight what makes each place special.
Our goal is simple: to create a publication that readers trust, and that local businesses are proud to be part of.
The People Behind DAILY CRETE
Behind every article, photograph and recommendation are the two of us.
We’re Nikos and Mihaela, and we both call Crete home.
Long before DAILY CRETE existed, we spent our free time exploring the island, taking the scenic route, discovering new places, meeting passionate people and returning home with stories we couldn’t wait to share.
Nikos brings those stories to life through photography and filmmaking, always looking for authentic moments, beautiful light and the small details that give each place its character.
Mihaela turns those discoveries into words, combining careful research with personal observation to create stories that are both useful and enjoyable to read.
Together, we continue exploring Crete throughout the year, seeking out destinations, local businesses and experiences we believe are worth sharing.
Thank you for being here.
We hope DAILY CRETE inspires you to discover the island through our eyes, and encourages you to create your own stories along the way.