holidays to crete
Take a holiday to Crete, the magical Greek island and find romantic coves, traditional villages, blue flag beaches and the friendliest welcome
Take a holiday to Crete, the magical Greek island and find romantic coves, traditional villages, blue flag beaches and the friendliest welcome Last...
Paragliding in Crete
The perfect way to see Crete is paragliding or parasailing through the sky.There are a few companies on the island offering Crete...
Gournes
The holiday resort of Gournes lies just 15 km from Heraklion airportGournes The village has some excellent hotels and apartments and a few bars and...
Spinalonga Island
The haunted island of Spinalonga is located just off Elounda and Agios Nikolaos in the bay of Mirabello, Crete. You can take a boat trip to...
Platanias
Platanias was once a mainly agricultural village, but now it has become one of the most cosmopolitan resorts on the west of Crete.Popular Platanias...
Lassithi Plateau
Lassithi Plateau in Crete is a wonderfully cool and fertile area where you will find orange groves, vineyards, small towns pressed against the...
Hersonissos
Hersonissos or Chersonissos is a bustling small town situated between Heraklion and Stalis on the eastern side of Crete.Cosmopolitan Hersonissos Not...
Agia Pelagia
Agia Pelagia is the perfect little holiday resort just 22km from the capital city of Heraklion, its a charming little fishing village with a long...
Knossos Palace
Knossos Palace was the centre of Minoan Civilisation and the Capital City of the island of Crete.Knossos Palace Knossos Palace is located about 20...
Crete scuba diving
The ideal place to scuba dive has to be Crete, the underwater world in Crete is amazingly beautiful filled with shoals of rare fish and mini reefs...
CretAquarium
You will find the CretAquarium very easy to find, just follow the signposts to Gouves which is just a few kilometres from Heraklion Airport past...
Stalis
Stalis is on the North east coast of Crete between Malia and Hersonissos and is a relaxed resort popular with British holidaymaker's, European...
Piskopiano Village
As you're heading up the hill to Koutouloufari, you turn right at the well in the centre of the road, which brings you into the charming hillside...
Koutouloufari
The charming village of Koutouloufari sits just above the port town of Hersonissos on the east side of Crete. Its a quiet little village nestled...
Georgioupolis
Heading away from Chania towards the town of Rethymnon you will encounter upon the picturesque small fishing village of Georgioupolis.Popular...
Gouves
The resort of Gouves in Crete is the perfect choice for family holidays. With some lovely beaches and great places to eat.Traditional Crete The...
Biking in Crete
Want to explore Crete and its wonderful countryside at a faster pace than just hiking or walking? Then the best way is hiring a mountain bike from...
Golf in Crete
When choosing a golf holiday we highly recommend Crete as an ideal destination for all things Golf related.Golf in Crete If you want to play golf in...
Sougia
Sougia is a small charming fishing village on the south west side of Crete.Tranquil Sougia The village of Sougia attracts tourists from all over...
Palekastro
If you're wanting a quiet relaxing holiday to Crete then you couldn't go far wrong by picking the sleepy fishing village of Palekastro on the...
Koustogerako
Koustogerako is a charming little village set in the White mountains just 10km south of Chania. Â Its sits about 500m up into the White mountains...
Elounda
Elounda is located on the east coast of Crete and is famed for its luxury 5 star hotels built on the beaches of Elounda and into the hills.Star...
Clubbers Guide to Crete
The best place to go clubbing in Crete? Well there are two main towns to go clubbing and partying when you visit Crete depending on your taste in...
Malia
Malia is the go-to town for party goers in the height of summer with a great mix of white sandy beaches, 24 hour bars, pubs and clubs as well as...
Heraklion
Heraklion is the Capital city of Crete and is situated on the east side of the island. Bustling Heraklion Heraklion attracts visitors from all over...
Crete bungee jumping
Crete has some great scenery and bridges for jumping off, with a bungee rope attached of course!Crete bungee jumping If its bog standard Crete...
Kokkini Hani
Kokkini Hani is a small holiday resort just 10 minutes drive from Heraklion airport and the first tourist village you will see as you come out of...
Sitia
Sitia is another seaside town situated on the east of Crete in the Lassithi prefecture. Its is another town hardly touched by modern tourismSerene...
Milatos
Just past the quiet resort of Sissi you will come upon the fishing village of Milatos.Tranquil Milatos The reason Milatos only attracts a handful of...
Kissamos and Kastelli
Kastelli is actually the capital town of the small area of Kissamos in the far north west area of Crete.The home of wine Kastelli is known more for...
Almyrida
The village of Almyrida is a tiny little fishing hamlet situated just 40 minutes drive from the town of Chania.Almyrida or Almeritha is situated on...
Agios Ioannis
The small municipality of Agios Ioannis, which covers villages including Koutsounari, Agios Ioannis, Ferma and of course Agia Fotia.Of the four...
Easter in Crete
Easter in Crete and Greece as a whole is celebrated in a different manner to what we have become accustomed to at home.Easter in Crete Rather than...
Samaria Gorge
Samaria Gorge is one of the biggest highlights in Crete and lies to the Western part of the island.Samaria Gorge Samaria Gorge lies on the south...
Sfakia
When people talk of the traditional side of Crete, one of the first towns or regions to roll off the tongue is Sfakia.Sfakia The are of Sfakia has...
Matala
Located on the south east part of Crete, Matala has some of the most popular beaches on the island.Located on the south east part of Crete, Matala...
Kalives
Kalives is just 4 km away from the village of Almeritha and they are not so differentA river runs through it The town is split by a small river...
Analipsi
Analipsi is a small quiet village situated between Hersonissos and Gouves on the east side of Crete.Where to find Analipsi Analipsi or Analipsis is...
Maleme
This small village on the west side of Crete is famous for being the staging point of the German assault on Crete in WWIIThe village of Maleme lies...
Cretan Horse Riding
Crete horse riding is a very popular pastime and organised tours are an excellent way to see parts of the island you would never see on foot or by...
Malia Palace
Malia Palace is situated just outside of Malia and draws tourists from all over the world to come and visit this once grand Minoan palace.Walking...
Chrissi Island
Chrissi (Golden) or (Donkey Island) is an uninhabited island about 12 km off the coast of the town of Ierapetra. It is five km long and on average...
Rethymnon
Rethymnon is one of the most popular towns to visit on the West coast of Crete. It has everything you could need for an amazing holiday. Gorgeous...
Loutro
The village of Loutro is unique in Crete, hardly touched by tourism the village is completely cut off from any roads, and can only be reached by...
Ierapetra
Ierapetra is the most southern town located on the island of Crete. It has the fourth largest population on Crete and boasts the largest population...
Akrotiri
Akrotiri Peninsula lies just 10km away from the main city of Chania. The best thing about Akrotiri is it remains largely untouched by tourism, with...
Chania
Chania pronounced Hania is the 2nd largest city in Crete, situated on the west of the island this is an amazing culturally different city.Perfect...
Bali
Bali is an attractive fishing village near Rethymnon. With stunning beaches and geranium covered houses with blue doors this is the picture postcard...
Mohos and Krassi
Mohos and Krassi are two small traditional villages that are nestled on the flowing plains of Lassithi Plateau, both villages are untouched by mass...
Gerani
Enjoy all inclusive holidays in the picture postcard village of Gerani near Platanias in CreteJust a stones throw from the more lively village of...
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Secret Beach Seitan Limania – Chania
Secret Beach Spotlight: Seitan Limania in Chania Here at holidays2crete.com we know sometimes on holiday you just want to get away from the masses...
Top 10 Crete beaches to visit
Top 10 Crete beaches to visit Today we explore the top 10 Crete beaches to visit whilst you're on holiday on the wonderful island. Â Whether it's...
Four in Crete
Four things to do in Crete There are few places in Europe where you can find such and amazing mix of cultures and landscapes in such a tiny little...
Guide to the Nudist beaches in Crete
Guide to the Nudist beaches in Crete Ever felt like casting off your clothes and just being at one with nature, well even if you haven't there are a...
Guide to the Eateries of Crete
Guide to the Eateries of Crete What is there to know I hear you ask? Surely a restaurant is a restaurant in Crete, the same as it anywhere else?...
Visit the East of Crete
Visit East Crete When people pick Crete as a vacation destination they either go for the east or the west side of the island. Â The West is more laid...
Visit the West Of Crete
West Crete and why visit? Why do people prefer the visiting west Crete then? Â Basically it boils down to the many varied resorts and small coastline...
100 Reasons to visit Crete in Greece – Updated for 2022
The friendly welcoming locals that will make you feel right at home instantly. Crete has some of the hottest summer temperatures in Greece with the...
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