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Crete

Great weather, fantastic scenery, gorgeous beaches, and excellent nightlife; cheap holidays to Crete have it all!

Crete, Greece’s largest island, has always been popular with tourists. The warm weather and sandy beaches make this destination ideal for a perfect holiday by the sea. Relax and enjoy the days, or take part in any of the many beachside attractions. Or, if you are on the lookout for excellent nightlife the excellent bars and clubs popular resorts like Heraklion and Lassithi have everything you want.

If, instead of beach activities and nightlife, you are looking for something more tranquil there are plenty of peaceful sights. Hike through the wonderful scenery in the west of the Island, enjoying some outstanding views such as the amazing Samaria Gorge. There are also impressive national parks with astounding rock formations and stunning fields of colourful flowers.

Crete has many amazing historical sites to visit. Visitors can appreciate the many Minoan sites including the ever-popular ‘Palace of Knossos’ near Heraklion. There are also some amazing monuments dating back to more recent times such as the outstanding Koules Venetian Fortress.

Whatever you are looking for this island has just about everything you could want. Find out more about cheap holidays in Crete and make you next holiday unforgettable.

One of Greece’s most famous islands and its largest to boot, Crete is a real blend of authentic Grecian culture, fun-filled party destinations and laid-back mountain towns. It’s also beach heaven, with tiny pockets and long stretches of beach curving round cove after cove, depending where you choose to go.

Hedonistic Malia is a popular party place and traditional summer holiday destination, with a selection of beaches to laze on by day and a nightlife that never ends, packed with clubs, cocktails and partygoers. Aghios Nikolaos is of a similar ilk, but if you’re not looking to party, Crete has plenty of gorgeous mountain villages, with dusty roads climbing the mountain leading down to quieter beaches. The mountain villages of Crete are a great way to spend a lazy holiday and are packed with tiny tavernas, shops selling some of the world’s best olive oil and winding streets just perfect for meandering. You’ll spend your evenings relaxing on rooftop terraces gazing out to sea, gorging on the divine Greek food, which just has to get a mention – fresh taramasalata, tzatziki, creamy feta, pitta bread, juicy black olives and fresh-from-the-sea fish – and don’t forget the traditional ouzo shot to wash it all down. Yamas!

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Climate: The weather in Crete is characterized by mild, rainy winters and hot, dry summers. The climate of Crete is a temperate Mediterranean climate.

Currency:Euro

Language:Greek, English

Capital: Heraklion

Timezone: GMT + 2