Crete Holidays
The old fishing village of Rethymnon in Crete
The largest and most southerly of the Greek islands, Crete is well known for its great climate consisting of hot weather and long summers. In fact because of its location so far south it has the mildest climate of all the Greek islands.
The main tourist resorts can be found along the coast in the north-east between Heraklion and Agios Nikolaos. Those wanting a quiet break prefer the traditional old towns like Chania and Rethymnon with the young hedonistic crowds opting for the hectic nightlife of Malia and Hersonissos.
Steeped in history the island has many places of interest including the archaeological site at Knossos Palace which is also the location of the labyrinth referred to in Greek mythology where Theseus slayed the Minotaur.
The main airport is in the city of Heraklion with two others in Chania and Sitia.
The main tourist resorts can be found along the coast in the north-east between Heraklion and Agios Nikolaos. Those wanting a quiet break prefer the traditional old towns like Chania and Rethymnon with the young hedonistic crowds opting for the hectic nightlife of Malia and Hersonissos.
Steeped in history the island has many places of interest including the archaeological site at Knossos Palace which is also the location of the labyrinth referred to in Greek mythology where Theseus slayed the Minotaur.
The main airport is in the city of Heraklion with two others in Chania and Sitia.
Featured Destinations in Crete
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Agia Pelagia
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Hersonissos
Travellers' top tips for places in Crete
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- Platanes: Rethymnon Old Town and the other side of the island for the better beaches that are less commercialised. The better tavernas are in Rethymnon. wilsonjenny
- Malia: Go to the beach to Dolphin water sports TheReemTeam
- Sissi: watch the sun set at the harbour and drink the local wine! ParmaViolet01
- Elounda: take a high factor, experience the many good quality restaurants, visit Spinalonga. boblatham
- Malia: OOOOOO RRRRRR MAILIA I SAID OOOO RRRRR MAILIA!!!! It was the best hoilday of my life!!! the nightlife was brilliant!!! :) xalex123x
- Hersonissos: have a great night life and swim in the wonderful sea thatsME12
- Hersonissos: go to TIGER BAR/Club down by the shops! AMAZINGG AND CHEAP!!!! x K1990
- Agios Nikolaos: there are many shops, hiding in the very small streets. Its cheaper and a lot more fun helena065
- Agios Nikolaos: you take lots og sun cream and after sun as it gets very hot. Jules3411
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Crete travel tips from your fellow travellers
- Gouves: Check out local buses or hire a car if you want to do more than sit by the pool - by Josh1636
- Stalis: You don't stay for too long! - by GrandeTravels
- Elounda: Walk into Plaka and upper Elounda to step back in time. - by LeslieK049
- Elounda: Take the Happy Train and visit Spinalonga! - by stroppycow
- Hersonissos: Get a car, ask the locals, and head out and explore! Don't expect too much though, one mans 'Stunning' is another mans depression after a 2 hr drive! - by TonyManc60