Things To Do in Crete
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Ancient fortresses and churches
The old town of Ierapetra is home to a handful of historic churches and mosques, along with the grand Fortress of Kales... Read More
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Eat meze next to Voulismeni Lake
Eat meze next to Voulismeni Lake
Dozens of tavernas and restaurants line the lake. Do like the locals and kick off your meal with meze – a selection of... Read More
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Browse the shops in Aghios Nikolaos
Browse the shops in Aghios Nikolaos
For a spot of retail therapy, take the 30-minute drive to the postcard-perfect p... Read More
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Forget about it all on Sfakaki Beach
Forget about it all on Sfakaki Beach
Some beaches are made for watersports, while others are overflowing with sunloun... Read More
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Quench your thirst in Archanes
Quench your thirst in Archanes
Archanes’ wine-making tradition can be traced back to Minoan times, making it on... Read More
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Make a night of it on 25 Martiou Street
Make a night of it on 25 Martiou Street
Nightlife tends to stay pretty relaxed in Aghios Nikolaos – most people head to ... Read More
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Blue Time Lounge Bar, Royal Blue Resort & Spa
Blue Time Lounge Bar, Royal Blue Resort & Spa
This smart, contemporary bar at the Royal Blue Resort & Spa is the perfect place... Read More
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Panorama Taverna
Panorama Taverna
The Panorama Taverna sits on a hillside just above the main street. It’s a laid-... Read More
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Destinations in Crete
Top Destinations
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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.
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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.
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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.