Crete Island

Crete is a wonderful holiday destination. The largest of the Greek Islands in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea, Crete is the Southern most island in Europe and has a beautiful warm, sunny climate. Crete is characterised by its mountain ranges with their picturesque villages, long sandy beaches, secluded bays and rich archeaological history.

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Heraklion Crete is one of the main centres on the island, and here visitors will find many cafes and shops, as well as a popular museum.

Chania Crete is infused with Venetian history and architecture, and has a pretty harbour, and holiday makers can tour the narrow streets lined with shops and restaurants.

Lassithi Crete is characterized by beautiful coasts, impressive mountainous countryside, green hills and fields, excellent sightseeing, quaint windmills and the renowned palm tree beach

Rethymnon Crete is an old town worth visiting for its castle and lovely beach.

The archaeological sites at Knossos, Phaistos and Gortys are must-see places on a tour of Crete.

A vacation in Crete offers a choice of accommodation in the busy, tourist resorts with lively nightlife and modern hotels, as well as more tranquil getaways in smaller towns and villages dotted through the mountains. The people of Crete are very hospitable to travellers, and you can enjoy locally produced olive oil, cheeses and cuisine.

Activities include visiting historical sites and churches, watersports such as swimming and diving, or for a really relaxing beach vacation, just soaking up the local culture and warm Mediterranean Sun.

April to October is the best time to visit. Crete is very accessible to travellers There are many scheduled flights to Crete throughout the year, both from Athens,Thessaloniki, and Rhodes, to Crete Airports (Heraklion, Chania, and European airports (charter flights).

The price of airplane fare to Crete depends on the season and the period of booking. It is possible to find cheap flights to Crete if you can book you flight well in advance.

Ferries to Crete ports depart frequently from both Piraeus Port in Athens and from Thessaloniki Port, especially during the busy summer months.

Ferries from Crete travel to the the Cyclades Islands, the Dodecanese Islands, Kythira, Antikythira and Skiathos, making it easy to visit other Greek Islands.