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Amoudara
Holidays to Amoudara offer up a massive, action-packed beach, and family-friendly nightlife.
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Gouves
On holidays to Gouves you can kick back on Blue Flag beaches overlooked by a traditional hilltop village. Plus, you're near all the major attractions of northern Crete.
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Kokkini Hani
Holidays to Kokkini Hani take you to a laid-back place between Heraklion and Hersonissos. This super trio guarantees beaches, designer shops and lots of Minoan ruins.
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Malia
Malia's known for up-all-night partying and great beaches. But behind the big personality, holidays to Malia offer up a sensitive side, too – with sugarcube churches and laid-back tavernas in the hidden old town.
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Anissaras
Holidays to Anissaras pop you in one of the quieter corners of Crete, where beach days reign supreme.
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Piskopiano Village
Holidays to Piskopiano Village dish up a slice of real Crete. You get awe-inspiring views, plenty of authentic tavernas – and sandy beaches close by.
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Koutouloufari
Holidays to Koutouloufari give you the best of both worlds – peaceful and authentic surroundings, plus easy access to lively towns like Hersonissos.
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Pick a stretch of sand in Hersonissos
You’ve got three beaches to choose from in Hersonissos, and each one comes with a supporting line-up of watersports... Read More
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Dine in the village square
Dine in the village square
The tavernas here are really picturesque, thanks to the greenery and bougainvillea that coats their facades. Most of... Read More
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Chomp on lamb kleftiko in Analipsi village
Chomp on lamb kleftiko in Analipsi village
The food scene in Lyttos Beach is centred around the hotels, where the à la cart... Read More
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Visit Zeus' tomb
Visit Zeus' tomb
Drive for around 40 minutes and you’ll reach Mount Juktas. This peak’s just a fe... Read More
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Pull up a chair at a seaside joint
Pull up a chair at a seaside joint
If you’re looking for somewhere to spend an evening sampling some top-drawer Cre... Read More
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Spend the day at Star Beach
Spend the day at Star Beach
Out of the resort’s trio, Star Beach wins the popularity contest. It comes with ... Read More
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Meet the fish at Aquaworld Aquarium
Meet the fish at Aquaworld Aquarium
At this popular aquarium, you can pose for photos with hundreds of local sea cre... Read More
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Eat traditional Greek cuisine
Eat traditional Greek cuisine
Kokkini Hani may be small, but the restaurants are top quality. Gourmet chefs ar... Read More
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Swell Restaurant, Knossos Beach Hotel
Swell Restaurant, Knossos Beach Hotel
The word is that Swell chef Lefteris Lazarou may win the island its first Michel... Read More
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Destinations in Heraklion Area
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Lyttos Beach
Holidays to Lyttos Beach put a long stretch of powder-soft sand on your doorstep. You've got the friendly bars and restaurants in the village of Analipsi next door, too. Plus, lively Hersonissos is just along the road.
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Gournes
Holidays to Gournes offer up barefaced beauty, ancient treasures and pindrop-peaceful beaches. Plus, you've got easy access to the nightlife that buzzes along Crete's north coast.
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Agkisaras
Agkisaras holidays are so slowed down they practically come to a halt. Daytrips to some of Crete's cultural elite are on the cards when you want to speed things up.
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