Welcome to Crete
Spend the remarkable holidays in Crete!
Need of sun and paradise like beaches to relax? Crete is made for you. This corner of paradise will make you forget your daily life with all its duties and its stress.
Crete is the largest island of Greece and indubitably the Europe's most popular holiday destination. The island is located in the south of the Aegean Sea and surrounded by the Mediterranean sea. It is separated in 4 prefectures: Chania, Heraklion, Lassithi and Rethymnon. For each of these region you will find an activity which will suit your tastes.
For having a lazy moment, opt for an afternoon on one of the magnificent beaches of the Island. Black or white sand, both will allow you to relax and take an advantage of the beautiful deep-blue sea. And if you are looking for the accommodation near the sea on Crete hotels are numerous and varied in order to offer you the most adapted solution. If on the contrary you want to do some sports and get some fresh air, go hiking across the mountains in the Rethymnon prefecture. You will be impressed by this stunning nature and the beauty of the panorama. Moreover, the vegetation is abundant there, forest and fields are everywhere creating a peaceful atmosphere. Orange tree, lemon tree and vineyards are some of the elements shaping the image of the valleys. But, still in this same region, you will also have countless gorges, mountains, canyons and caves turning the landscape into something surreal and out of the common. And, if you want to prolong this precious moments by staying in a paradisal place, you can choose the best luxury hotels Crete.
Others important elements of the geography are the archaeological ruins like Knossos which are the last print of the Minoan Civilization heritage dating from 2000 BC. Since this period the island was known as the gods island. Indeed, Crete was the scene of numerous elements of the Greek mythology. A visit of some of this emblematic places will make you travel through the history. Chania, Lassithi and Heraklion, are the best regions for the lovers of archaeology.
As to the people of Crete, its warm welcome and its conviviality and will make you comfortable as soon as you will arrive. So hurry up and book your hotel in Crete to have unforgettable holidays.