Crete Holiday Reviews

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    Only 4 hours flying time from the UK, the largest and most southerly of the Greek Islands is rich in history and legend as well as in beaches and bars. Famous for its good climate, the sunny weather starts early here and lasts longer than in any other location. Crete is also the most visited island by far and attracts over 2 million holidaymakers each year.


Three quarters of Crete is mountainous or hilly; the remaining flat land is used for agricultural farming. Inland scenery is varied and there are interesting mountains, gorges and ravines all worth exploring. In the Southwest you will find beautiful small fishing villages and clean beaches without crowds. Sites of interest worth a visit include Knossos Palace archaeological site, home of the mythological Minotaur, Samaria Gorges and Spinalonga Island.


Crete's main tourist resorts all lie on the North-East coast between Heraklion and Agios Nikolaos where, as well as beautiful beaches, there are watersports, good nightlife, windsurfing and great areas for trekking and cycling all within easy reach. For those wanting a quieter break, Chania and Rethymnon both have traditional old towns with tavernas and restaurants centred around pretty harbours. Young groups wanting mad nightlife favour Malia and Hersonissos.


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