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Crete is the perfect destination for a 2022 vacation! Start planning your next luxury holiday vacation by checking our top villas in Crete!
Crete is the perfect destination for a 2022 vacation! Start planning your next luxury holiday vacation by checking our top villas in Crete!
Never enough from exploring the Island of Crete!
Rich by it is history and mythology dating from 7000-3000 BC and then the well-known Minoan civilization and a mosaic touch from old mosques, Byzantine monasteries and Venetian port are making this Island with its countless sandy beaches and mountainous terrain your most southern greek vacation.
Do not miss the Island of Spinalonga
You can enjoy this close view from Plaka Beach just a few kilometers from Agios Nikolaos or arrange a boat trip and explore the walls and tunnels of this small island which back in time was a jail for people with a Leprosy disease. Despite preserving its dark and heavy history, explore the flavor of its intriguing and captivating setting.
Crete Activities
At the Island of Crete there are a number of activities that can be done and seen. The breathtaking mountain views and coastline paths which are reachable by walking, hiking, riding or driving. By booking your holiday villa in Crete you should explore more about the local culture and traditions and search new spots around the beautiful environment of Crete. Diversity of sea activities are available on the island such as snorkeling, diving, sailing and sorts of watersports. Mountain hiking and cave diving are also popular ways for deeper experience on the island.
Crete Beaches
Countless beaches are present all the way round the coastline which are distinguishable one from another. From Vai on the East side covered with palm trees to the exotic scenery of Balos on the West side.
The more favorable mediterranean climate offers more sunny and warm days than the rest of the islands in Greece, while a range of tavernas, restaurants and their facilities are suitable for families.
Vai Beach
Access to the beach
Easiely accesible by car, Public transport available
Parking
Free of charge, beachfront
Beach type
Public beach, golden sandy beach, beach popular with tourists, palm trees beach, organized beach, 1.5km long
Balos Beach and Lagoon
Access to the beach
Accessible by car, cliff dirt road, Public transport available
Parking
Free off-road parking within a 20 min of walking, busy during the summer
Beach type
Public beach, lagoon, small peninsula, sunbeds and beach facilities are within fee, best for photographing and adventure seekers
Ammos Beach
Access to the beach
Easiely accesible by car, easy walk from villa or resort, Public transport available
Parking
Beach front parking
Beach type
Public beach, sandy beach, popular with tourist
Rethymno beach
Access to the beach
Easiely accesible by car, easy walk from villa or resort
Parking
Beach front, Parking with a charge
Beach type
Public beach, sandy beach, organized beach, free showers and toilets
Elafonissi Beach
Access to the beach
Easily accessible by car, Public transport available
Parking
Free parking available, beachfront parking
Beach type
Public beach, pink sandy beach, shallow beach, popular with tourists, ideal for along the peninsula, sunbeds available with a charge
Crete Holiday - Points of Interest
- Visit the capital of Crete Herclion city where you can shopping and exploring more the Minoans visiting the famouse Palace of Knossos and the ancient Roman port of Hiraclion.
- Visit the east coast of Crete exploring the towns of Agios Nikolaos, Ierapetra, Sitia all the way along to famous attraction Vai beach.
- Visit Chania town on the west coast for admiring the combination of natural beauty and a range of archaeological and historical monuments.
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