Crete holidays are located on the fifth largest island in the Mediterranean. Crete boasts 1,000 kilometer-long coastline dotted with numerous coves, bays and peninsulas. Crete is also a mix of large tourist resorts, small fishing villages and cities such as Chania and Heraklion which have been inhabited for almost 8000 years.
A holiday to Crete boasts numerous historical and archaeological sites, including the ruins of Knossos, of the Minoan Civilization, one of the greatest civilizations ever. Crete holidays have a great variety of resorts ideal for all ages, tastes and budgets. Crete is home to a lively nightlife, traditional markets, excellent beaches and water parks.
Holidays to Crete have a variety of family friendly resorts, some being more lively than others. All around the island of Crete you'll find great value hotels offering everything from B&B to all inclusive hotels in Crete boasting excellent onsite facilities plus an abundance of self catering apartments to choose from. With it's beautiful golden beaches, crystal clear waters and breathtaking scenery Crete can cater to all tastes and is the ideal choice for a relaxing summer holiday to Greece.
Crete holidays offer one of the most vibrant night scenes of all the Greek Islands. There's a huge variety of nightlife ranging from the lively Brit bars and frantic foam parties to the more traditional evenings of Cretan music and dancing. Head for the big package holiday resorts for all-night partying in high season or join the locals in the more sophisticated night scene of the smaller villages.