Picturesque Venetian ports, snow-capped mountains, awe-inspiring Minoan ruins, golden sands and glistening waters - Crete is an island paradise quite unlike any other. Your DK Eyewitness Top 10 travel guide ensures you'll find your way around Crete with absolute ease.

Our newly updated Top 10 travel guide breaks down the best of Crete into helpful lists of ten - from our own selected highlights to the best museums and galleries, places to eat, shops and festivals.

You'll discover:

-Five easy-to-follow itineraries, perfect for a day-trip, a weekend, or a week
-Detailed Top 10 lists of Crete's must-sees, including detailed descriptions of Knossos, Irakleio, Chania, Phaistos, Rethymno, Gortys, the Samaria Gorge, the Amari Valley and Mount Idi, Gournia and Moni Arkadiou
-Crete's most interesting areas, with the best places for shopping, dining, and sightseeing
-Inspiration for different things to enjoy during your trip - including mountain walks, island and boat trips and things to do for free
-A laminated pull-out map of Crete, plus three colour area maps
-Streetsmart advice: get ready, get around, and stay safe
-A lightweight format perfect for your pocket or bag when you're on the move

DK Eyewitness Top 10s are the UK's favourite pocket guides and have been helping travellers to make the most of their breaks since 2002.

Looking for more on Crete's culture, history and attractions? Try our DK Eyewitness Crete.