Things To Do in Crete
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Flake out on Kissamos Beach
Kissamos Beach has a laidback charm that suits the slower pace of western Crete. The sand is pillow-soft and golden,... Read More
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Snoop around the castle in Rethymnon
Snoop around the castle in Rethymnon
Rethymnon’s old town is one of the best preserved in Crete. Take a walk through the narrow streets and you’ll find... Read More
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Mosey around Chania
Mosey around Chania
A trip here is like leafing through the pages of a history book. Built on the si... Read More
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Eat healthy Cretan dishes
Eat healthy Cretan dishes
Get used to plenty of olive oil, which Cretans use liberally to drizzle over sun... Read More
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Spend the night at Ag Nik’s harbour
Spend the night at Ag Nik’s harbour
Ag Nik is a sophisticated resort but at night it likes to let its hair down. You... Read More
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Lounge on Gournes Beach
Lounge on Gournes Beach
The coastline here undulates between rocks, deep-gold sand and the odd strip of ... Read More
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Escape to St George's Beach
Escape to St George's Beach
You can maroon yourself on St George’s Beach. This sandy stretch is located on D... Read More
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Take your pick of the local beaches.
Take your pick of the local beaches.
Agia Marina’s long, broad band of sand is the resort’s main attraction. Its shee... 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.