The DIO Journal

Planning a trip to Heraklion, Crete? This guide covers beaches, Knossos, day trips, food, getting around, and how to structure your time properly.

Looking for a beach club in Greece? Discover what a beach club day in Crete looks like, from sandy beaches and sun loungers to sunset DJs and open-air events near Heraklion.

Crete’s most beautiful beaches explained properly. Elafonissi, Balos, Falassarna and Matala, plus where to find one of Crete’s only true sandy beaches you can stay all day.

From dakos to fresh seafood, wild herbs to aged cheese: a guide to the dishes that define Cretan cuisine and where to find them in Hersonissos.

From Minoan wine presses to organic family estates, discover the ancient story and vibrant present of Cretan wine, one of the Mediterranean's most compelling regions.

From aged graviera to ancient pottery villages, discover the living craft and food traditions found along Crete's northern coast.