Crete is the largest of the Greek islands and boasts a resort for every imaginable holiday. The youngsters, families, couples and groups are all catered for on the island of Crete. With a vast array of beaches, excellent climate, hotels and villas it is not difficult to understand why Crete is such a popular choice of destination for a Greek holiday.
Crete is filled with history, with many resorts dominated by Venetian history and architecture, in particular the Rethymnon, Chania and Aghios Nikolaos resorts.
Crete offers many famous landmarks such as the Palace of Knossos (built over 3500 years ago the largest of the Minoan palaces, dedicated to King Minos), the Samaria Gorge, and a National Park with wonderful plant life as well as a 300 metre deep Gorge.
In the centre of Aghios Nikolaos there's the supposedly bottomless 'Lake Voulismeni' which is well worth a visit. There's also a waterpark - mainly geared up to families with younger children - in the resort of Hersonissos.
Crete suplies beautiful beaches and clear, warm waters. Rethymnon, Malia and Sissi are the must visit beaches.
For the all important holiday nightlife it is Malia, Stalis, Hersonissos and Aghios Nikolaos which boast the largest array of bars and clubs. Despite this Aghios Nikolaos in particular manages to retain its wonderful Greek charm.
Outside of the many all inclusive resorts the choice of restaurants and dining is immense. Most notably it is Rethymono and Hersonissos which offer more traditional Greek eateries whereas Chania offers a selection of unique bakeries for those with a sweeter tooth.
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Best for:
* Beaches - The most popular strips between Martsalo & Mesara, Hrissi Island & Ierapetra, Tsountsouras & Southern Heraklio.
* Nightlife - Heraklion Town, Limenas Hersonissou, Chania Town, Platanias and Paleohora are the key hot spots for all nightlife you desire.
* Food & Drink - Crete's key ingredients, found in most local dishes are olive oil, paximadi bread, various herbs, and honey. However tradional international restaurants and meals are also readily available.