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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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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.
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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.
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Hang out on Malia’s main beach
Malia’s Glozanie Beach is full of atmosphere, packed to the rafters with sun-seekers on loungers. The 2-kilometre... Read More
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Club Tropicano
Club Tropicano
Club Tropicano is a boisterous cocktail bar that also has a nightclub in the basement. The neon-lit facade is straight... Read More
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Shop for souvenirs in Agia Marina
Shop for souvenirs in Agia Marina
You can pick up something Greek from the shops in Agia Marina – a 10 minute-driv... Read More
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Have a picnic on the beach
Have a picnic on the beach
If you fancy some real desert-island style seclusion, head over to the west end ... Read More
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Browse for pottery in the local shops
Browse for pottery in the local shops
It’s easy to while away a morning in the handful of local shops. Freshly-pressed... Read More
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Enjoy some retail therapy in Heraklion
Enjoy some retail therapy in Heraklion
There isn’t much to buy in quiet Koutouloufari. There’s only one supermarket, pl... 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 bougainvill... Read More
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Pick a stretch of sand in Hersonissos
Pick a stretch of sand in Hersonissos
You’ve got three beaches to choose from in Hersonissos, and each one comes with ... 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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See Malia’s Minoan Palace
See Malia’s Minoan Palace
The Minoan Palace of Malia is just 5 minutes’ drive outside of Malia. Legend has... Read More
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Ride the waves on Golden Beach
Ride the waves on Golden Beach
Relaxation is made easy in Kato Daratso. For starters, there’s a choice of Blue ... Read More
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Travel back to a bygone era in Chania’s old town
Travel back to a bygone era in Chania’s old town
Chania has its fair share of pretty Venetian buildings. It’s probably why it’s b... Read More
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Try octopus in a traditional taverna
Try octopus in a traditional taverna
You’ll come across a dozen or so restaurants in Kato Daratso. Octopus, kebabs an... Read More
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Beach-hop your way along the coast
Beach-hop your way along the coast
The long sandy stretch in town isn’t the only one in the area. You’ve got anothe... Read More
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Tuck into Greek delicacies in an open-air taverna
Tuck into Greek delicacies in an open-air taverna
Kata Daratso has a decent number of restaurants. And here, the tavernas are as t... Read More
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Pick up leather goods in Chania
Pick up leather goods in Chania
Chania is packed with shops and markets selling everything from rugs to raki. Bu... Read More
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Spend the day in Rethymnon
Spend the day in Rethymnon
The pace is cranked up a little in Rethymnon, but it’s retained a quintessential... Read More
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Marvel at the Arkadi Monastery
Marvel at the Arkadi Monastery
Head inland from Sfakaki, and you’ll reach the secluded Arkadi Monastery. This 1... Read More
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Order a Cretan classic in a local taverna
Order a Cretan classic in a local taverna
Sfakaki keeps things traditional on the food front, which means a bumper selecti... Read More
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