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Welcome to Crete

Crete

An island with exquisite 1,000 kilometres along coastline dotted with numerous coves, bays and peninsulas which offer a multitude of soft, sandy beaches along the beautiful blue Mediterranean Sea. Crete is one of the most popular European holiday destinations. It is the largest island in Greece and the fifth largest in the Mediterranean. There are many other jewels just waiting to be discovered by the adventurous explorers of holiday treasures. The summer is the time to come and discover Crete. Don't worry if it captures your heart - you can always come back next year!! It will welcome you with the sounds of Cretan lyre, its warm sun, a slice of cool red watermelon and a glass of iced raki!

 

Crete average temperatures:                                                          Crete nice to know:

 

Jan

11⁰c

Feb

12⁰c

Mar

14⁰c

 

Time difference:

GMT +2 hours

      Apr

17⁰c

May

24⁰c

Jun

24⁰c

Capital:

Heraklion

      Jul

26⁰c

Aug

26⁰c

Sep

24⁰c

Currency:

Euro

Oct

20⁰c

Nov

17⁰c

Dec

14⁰c

Flying time from Ireland:

4.30 hours 

 

 

Excellently placed in the heart of Makrigialos, the Cybele Suites & Apartments offers contemporary accommodation that is within walking distance of endless blue flag beaches with unique natural beauty and crystal blue waters. Guests can make themselves..
The Danaos Beach Hotel, Has A Warm And Friendly Atmosphere And Is Situated Just 5 Meters From A Sandy And Pure Beach. Run As A Family Business, This Hotel Aims To Provide An Excellent Service To Its Clientele. Directions The Danaos Beach Hotel, is situated..
The Despina Apartments Malia are a collection of simple apartments spread over two floors just 250 metres from a rocky beach and the same distance from Malia itself. Facilities on-site at this relaxing property include air-conditioning to keep guests..
Small and clean, the Despina Hotel Hersonissos has just 18 guestrooms, all of which feature en-suite facilities. This hotel will appeal to couples and families looking for small, relaxing accommodation in a great location for the beach and enjoying everything..
The hotel is located some 600 metres from Gouves sandy beach. Gouves is a smaller and quieter resort, with a pretty old town and a sandy beach. This establishment lies at a distance of about 3 km from the centre of Gouves village, and is built in a traditional..
Despina Apartments is a family run hotel at Gouves, on Europe's southern island of Crete. The resort is just 16.1 kilometres from "Nikos Kazantzakis" airport and 20 kilometres from the historical centre of Heraklion. The hotel is situated 100m from the..
The Diamond Beach Studios & Apartment Hotel is ideally situated in a perfect quiet location in front of the sea and only 5 minutes seaside walk away from the center and the golden sandy beach of Stalis. Around the area guest can find variety of..
This charming apartment complex enjoys an enviable location, just 300 metres from Agia Marina Beach. The complex is situated just 9 km from Chania town, and a mere 21 km from Ioannis Daskalogiannis International Airport. Guests will find themselves..
The hotel is situated near to King Minos summer palace ruins, at the quiet end of Hersonissos village. It's located near to a beautiful, sandy beach, which provides facilities and water sports. The complex is approximately 1 km from the end of the village..
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