A visit to Arkadi Monastery, in Rethymno, is a must destination that nobody should miss during a trip to Crete Island. A gorgeous spot but then so profoundly set apart with the Cretan battle for independence. Arkadi Monastery is a useful place to understand the history and tradition of Crete.

Here’s a list of the 11 best beaches in Crete, the largest Greek island, which boasts some of the most stunning beaches in the Mediterranean