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    Crete Holidays

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    Holidays to Crete revolve around sandy beaches, scenic countryside, and an encyclopaedic offering of myths and legends.

    Greece’s biggest island

    Crete subscribes to the bigger is better school of thought. Not only is it the largest of the Greek Islands, but it’s the fifth biggest island in the Mediterranean Sea – Corsica pips it to the fourth place post by just a few hundred acres.

    The full spectrum of beaches

    Crete’s super-size means it’s got 650 miles of coastline to go around. The beaches in the Lassithi area, to the east of the island, are annexes to the cosmopolitan towns of Agios Nikolaos and Elounda. Here, sunbathers can mix stints on the sunbed with shopping sprees and long lunches in the squares. Further west, the Chania area teams Blue Flag beaches with an historical old town. The 12-kilometre-plus swathes of sand in the Rethymnon area are great for families, while the beaches in the Heraklion area are recovery spots for late-night drinks.

    Historical sights

    Crete’s timeline stretches back more than 4,000 years. In fact, the island is credited with being the birthplace of modern civilisation. Evidence for this claim can be found at the Palace of Knossos, in the Heraklion area – the Minoans who lived here were some of the first people in the world to have fashions, parties and women’s rights.

    Mountain scenery

    Finally, Crete has a lion’s share of unspoilt scenery. You’ll get the best feel for what the island has to offer at Samaria Gorge, an hour’s drive from Chania. Stretching for 16 kilometres, it’s the longest in Europe.

    FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT CRETE

    How long does it take to fly to Crete?

    Flights from the UK to Crete take between three hours and 45 minutes and four hours, depending on which airport you fly from.

    What is the time difference between the UK and Crete?

    Crete is two hours ahead of the UK – so when it’s 9am here, it’s 11am there.

    Which part of Crete has the best beaches?

    The Chania region is home to some of Crete’s best beaches. There are more than you can count on two hands, and lots of them have been awarded a Blue Flag.

    What is Crete known for?

    Crete’s recognised as the largest of the Greek islands. It means you’ve got a heap of diverse resorts to choose from, including quiet Rethymnon, historical Lassithi and beachy Chania.

    Is it easy to travel around Crete by bus?

    Yes, it’s super simple. The main resorts all have bus stations, and the bus routes will often take you out into the island’s more rural areas for a pretty cheap price.

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    At a glance

    • Enjoy fresh fish on the Agios Nikolaos harbour-front
    • Explore the crumbling Palace of Knossos
    • Take a boat trip over to neighbouring Santorini

    Destinations in Crete

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    • Chania Area

      Holidays to the Chania area of Greece revolve around the beach, but there's a gorge to hike and ruins to explore when you want a break from the sand.

    • Heraklion Area

      Holidays to the Heraklion area of Crete have something to offer around the clock, starting with early morning sunbathing stints on the beach and ending in dusk-til-dawn clubbing.

    • Lassithi Area

      Golden beaches, cosmopolitan harbour towns and myth-spiked historical sites are yours for the taking on a holiday to the Lassithi area of Crete.

    • Rethymnon Area

      Beach time tops the priority list during holidays to the Rethymnon area, but if you're willing to leave your sunlounger, you'll be rewarded by the region's history and locally-made wine.

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      • Rethymnon
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      • Aghios Nikolaos
      • Prina
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      • Sissi
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