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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 

 

 

Ekavi Apartments and Hotel is located in resort of Agia Marina, just 200 meters from a clean sandy beach and 4 miles from the town of Chania. The complex features a swimming pool for adults with separate children¿s pool as well as a poolside..
Ideally located just steps from the beautiful sandy beach on the quieter outskirts of Rethymnon, the Ekavi Hotel provides simple yet comfortable accommodation that overlooks that beautiful Cretan Sea. Guests can make themselves at home in one of the..
This 2 star hotel is located in the city centre of Heraklion. All 90 rooms are equipped with air conditioning.
Property Location In the heart of Agios Nikolaos, El Greco Apartments is within the vicinity of Gournia Archaeological Site and Port of Agios Nikolaos. This apartment is within the vicinity of Panagia Kera Church and Lato. Rooms Make yourself at home..
Property Location With a stay at El Greco Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Heraklion, steps from St. Mark's Basilica and Heraklion Municipal Art Gallery. This hotel is within close proximity of Vikelaia Municipal Library and Morosini Fountain. Rooms..
Property Location With a stay at Electra Pension in Platanias (Maleme), you'll be within the vicinity of Agios Dimitrios Church and Platanias Square. This hotel is within the region of Agioi Apostoloi and Golden Beach. Rooms Make yourself at home in one..
Excellently placed in a quieter area of Chania and just 100 metres from the crystal clear waters of the Chrisi Akti Beach, the Elmas Dream Apartments offers simple yet comfortable accommodation making for the perfect base to explore all what the island..
The Grecosunotels Elotia Hotel is in the Agioi Apostoloi area of Crete, three miles west of the beautiful city of Chania. The Elotia Hotel offers 30 spacious, traditionally Cretan rooms and is only a few metres from one of the most beautiful and well-organised..
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