Crete Michelin Map 759

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Explore the Heart of the Aegean with Michelin's Legendary Cartography

From ancient Minoan palaces to sun-drenched beaches and rugged mountain roads, Crete is a place of myth, mystery, and Mediterranean beauty—and the Michelin Map 759 is the perfect guide for discovering it all. Created by Michelin, one of the most trusted names in European mapping since 1905, this highly detailed double-sided map provides everything you need for accurate, confident navigation across Greece’s largest and most diverse island.

Michelin’s Crete map balances technical precision with elegant design. Whether you’re planning a road trip across the island, navigating remote villages, or exploring archaeological ruins, this map ensures you don’t just arrive—you understand where you are.

Why Michelin?

Michelin maps are world-renowned for their clarity, accuracy, and durability. Favoured by professional drivers, seasoned travellers, and logistics experts alike, Michelin maps are easy to use in real-world travel conditions, combining beautiful cartographic design with practical navigational detail. With the Crete 759, you can:

Plan your journey with confidence
Navigate in real time using road names that match actual Greek signage
Discover hidden gems beyond the standard guidebooks

Key Features at a Glance

Local Language Place Names: Place names appear exactly as they do on road signs—using Greek script—essential for accurate navigation in rural or mountainous areas.
Multilingual Key: The map legend is provided in English and several major European languages, ensuring ease of use no matter where you're from.
Single Edition Authority: Michelin produces just one official version per country or region. No matter what language the cover is printed in, the content inside is the same—this is the definitive Michelin map of Crete.
Comprehensive Road Detail:
- Motorways, including those under construction
- Primary, secondary, and minor roads
- Road numbers clearly marked
- Distances between key locations in kilometres
- Estimated driving times between major hubs
Tourism-Ready Index:
- Includes a full index of principal place names for easy referencing
- Highlights major cultural and historical sites, scenic drives, and protected areas
Geographic Accuracy: Michelin’s precise topographic rendering makes navigating Crete’s complex geography—from coastal plains to mountain passes—a breeze.
Double-Sided Layout: The island’s full extent is covered with generous scale and clarity, reducing the need to unfold multiple sheets or flip constantly.

Travel Use Cases

Whether you're a sun-seeker chasing turquoise coves in Elafonisi or a history buff tracing the steps of King Minos at Knossos, the Michelin Crete 759 map offers unmatched utility across travel styles:

Traveller Type	How This Map Helps
Self-Drive Explorers	Accurate distances and road classifications help you plan fuel stops, detours, and scenic routes.
Cyclists & Hikers	Clear elevation markings and secondary road networks assist with terrain reading and navigation through inland trails and gorges.
Cultural Tourists	Index and road system lead to ancient ruins, monasteries, olive oil producers, and mountain villages off the beaten path.
Holidaymakers	Spot nearby beaches, coastal resorts, and towns worth a day trip from your base.
Real Travel Enthusiasts	The detail and format makes it ideal for pre-trip research, route marking, and post-trip memory framing.

📐 Specifications

Attribute	Details
Publisher	Michelin (France)
Series	Michelin National Map
Region Covered	Island of Crete, Greece
Scale	1:140,000
Map Format	Folded, double-sided
Map Size (unfolded)	1000 mm (W) x 750 mm (H)
Legend Languages	English, Greek, French, German, Spanish
Printing Style	Full-colour, road-focused cartography
Edition	Current edition (updated frequently)

Additional Notes

Folds easily for glovebox storage, backpacking, or daily use on the road
Ideal for classroom, planning, or educational purposes
Makes a thoughtful gift for anyone with Greek heritage, travel plans, or a love of maps

🇬🇷 Explore Crete the Michelin Way

From the vibrant streets of Heraklion to the winding gorges of Samaria and the rugged tranquility of the Lefka Ori mountains, this map is the perfect blend of function and inspiration. It’s more than just directions—it’s your gateway to understanding and enjoying one of the Mediterranean’s most captivating islands.

Michelin Map 759 – Crete. Because a great journey begins with a great map.