Things To Do in Crete
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Have a night out in Platanias
Not surprisingly for a low-key resort, Gerani keeps things quiet in the evenings. It’s all about good food and... Read More
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Shop in Chania's back streets
Shop in Chania's back streets
Most of the shopping action takes place in Chania. On the narrow Anghelou Street, you’ll find glazed ceramics and... 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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Tick off the sights in Heraklion
Tick off the sights in Heraklion
Heraklion is a happy marriage of old and new. The town is filled with historical... Read More
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Go shopping at the market
Go shopping at the market
The Wednesday morning street market – between the lake and the hospital – is pri... Read More
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Paddle at Panormo Beach
Paddle at Panormo Beach
This beach is just 20 minutes from Rethymnon town and, although it’s smaller tha... Read More
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Eat traditional Greek food in the old town
Eat traditional Greek food in the old town
Away from the main strip, you can try traditional Greek goodies in the cafés of ... Read More
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Dance the night away at an open-air disco
Dance the night away at an open-air disco
Lyttos Beach has a laid-back nature, but there are still plenty of chances to go... Read More
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Migomis Restaurant, 20 Nikou Plastira St
Migomis Restaurant, 20 Nikou Plastira St
Set slightly up the hill, which means sweeping views of the lake, this upmarket ... 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.