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Destination guide > Crete
Crete is an island that can be found in Greece and is the largest island found in Greece. It is also the fifth largest island found in Mediterranean Sea. Crete was previously known on its name Candia. Crete was also a historical place in ancient history in Greece. People in Crete called Cretans and until now, they are preserving their own local and cultural traits though they still consider themselves as Greeks.
Crete has been an important part of the Greece for the past centuries. It has popular places that give Greece a tourist destination country. Cheap holidays are worth spending with your family in Crete. They have quiet beach resorts during summertime for relaxation. Kamisana is on of the popular quiet beach in Crete and you can have Malia if you are looking for party place resort. Enjoy activities like fishing, sun bathing, and a walk at the seaside in different part of Crete. There are plenty of cheap flights to Crete especially in the summer periods with the great number of charter flights from all over Europe.
Choose between the nature’s gifts that Crete has to offer you. Their White Mountains brings relaxation to every tourist. It is known by its name Lefka Ori, the largest mountain in Crete. It has summits and gorges. There are many other mountains that will be very interesting for nature lover. Experience the valley, water falls and spring found in between those beautiful mountains and forget about the heat of the sun as you walked passed through the trees and lakes behind them.
beaches are everywhere. You can found them surrounding the Crete and choose between different water temperatures it offers you. There are warm water beaches that are actually always looking up at the smiling sun and the water between the mountains is colder. Each beach has name and identity. Kera, Almida, Kalives, Souda, and more! Find and experience them all in Crete during your Cheap holidays Greece.
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Adelianos Campos
Adelianos Campos is located inside Rethymnon City in Crete Island. Adelianos Campos or Adeliano Kampos is one of Crete’s most beautiful beaches. Rethymnon is a bay an... |
Agia Pelagia
Agia Pelagia is located twenty three kilometers northwest taking trip from capital city of Crete, which is Heraklion. Agia Pelagia is also one of the best beaches... |
Agios Nikolaos
Agios Nikolaos is the name derived from Saint Nicholas, who is the official patron saint of Greeks. Agios Nikolaos is a much known name in Greece. It is the capi... |
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Amoudara
Amoudara is a really great place! If you are looking for a place to go and spent your night life with your cheap holidays, this is the place for you. It is like those... |
Analipsis
The area of Analipsi has been known to be one of the regions in Crete, Greece with a rapid tourist development. If we are to go back to the history of the region, it... |
Bali
Bali is located in the Rethymno, a city and a prefecture in the island of Crete, Greece. Pronounced as “Vali” and it means “Prince”, Bali is a bit of a simple and quiet cl... |
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Chania
The second largest city of Crete that is located in the northern coast of the island, Chania is becoming a top local destination. The Chania International Airport is the... |
Elounda
It is a small fishing town found on the bay of Elounda, a northern coast of the island of Crete. Elounda is very popular to European tourists and has many available hot... |
Fodele
It is another beautiful vocational spot to focus on travels by everyone. Fodele is a village located and bearing a distance of 28 km west of Iraklion. Most of Fodele’s a... |
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Georgioupolis
Georgioupoli is one of the perfect places to be, it is a village resort on the Greek island of Crete. Located is a 43 km distance of the east of Chania. And the v... |
Gouves
Gouves is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the island of Crete due to its beac... |
Hersonissos
Best known for its nightly entertainments, Hersonissos is a town located in the north of Crete, on the Mediterranean. This community is about 25 km east of Heraklio... |
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Ierapetra
There’s nothing more soothing and lovely than spending your holidays to historical Ierapetra. Ierapetra is a municipality and a town in the east of Crete. The town of... |
Kokkini Hani
Kokkini Hani was originally a small fishing village which eventually became a popular weekend spot for the residents of nearby Heraklion, due to the area’s sand, ... |
Lassithi
Lassithi is another province in the island of Crete. It is located in the east of Heraklion airport if you choose to have your holidays there. Its capital city is Agio... |
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Malia
Malia is a municipality in the city if Heraklion, which happens to be the capital city of Crete. It is located 34 kilometers east Heraklion. There are two villages here i... |
Milatos
Milatos is another village in Crete. It is known as the sleepy village. Milatos is only 1 kilometer from the coast and is 45 kilometer east away from Heraklion airport.... |
Panormos
Panormos is another town in Crete. It is 22 kilometers east far from Rethymnon. From Rethymnon to Heraklion, it will take around twenty minute’s trip. Panormos is jus... |
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Plakias
Plakias is another wonderful town in Crete. It is in the southern part of the Crete. It is 35 kilometers away from south if Rethymnon. It is a small town but you will f... |
Platanias
Platanias combined quiet solitude and upbeat nightlife in just one destination. The resort is found in the western part of Crete and nearby is Chania City which is jut... |
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Rethymno
Rethymnon is a Cretan historical town and at the same time a modern Mediterranean town. In Rethymnon the architectures, the Venetian fortresses, museums and and the b... |
Sissi
If you want a quieter and calmer destination yet still full of fun, then have cheap holidays Sissi! Sissi, located in Crete and a few kilometers from Heraklion has gained... |
Sitia
Greece has been a popular choice for holidays in the Mediterranean and in Europe in general. It is not only the sun and the beach as it has many famous resorts and top |
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Skaleta
Skaleta is a small village in Crete that belongs to the prefecture of Rethymnon. Rethymnon is right in the center of the island of Crete and holds many stunning beaches... |
Stalis
Further from mainland Greece, Crete has a more relaxing ambience that would definitely attract tourists who prefer to have quieter holidays. Cheap holidays Stalis is one... |
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