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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 

 

 

Sophia hotel is located in the center of Plakias, a traditional fishing village, situated in southern coast of Crete. Only a short stroll away from the port with its taverns. Distance 400 m to the long stretched sandy beach. 25 klm from the town of Rethymnon,..
The Sogiorka Apts are a pleasant and traditional set of apartments ideally located within the city centre of Chersonissos, close to the airport and just a short walk from the Aquaworld Aquarium. The hotel is also close to the Star Beach Water Park for..
Located on the outskirts of Agia Pelagia, the Spiros Soula Apartments offer simple yet comfortable accommodation that provides an excellent base from which to explore all the beauty, culture and history the island has to offer. Guests can make themselves..
General Description: Stella Katrin in Adelianos Kampos (Adele) has 40 rooms, spread over 2 floors. The closest city to the hotel is Rethymno (6 km). To make your stay more comfortable a reception, a lounge and a lobby are available. The staff in this..
Excellently located in the suburbs of Heraklion and just 600 meters from a beautiful sandy beach, the Stork Hotel offers contemporary accommodation that provides an attractive base to explore all what the island of Crete has to offer. Guests can make..
Property Location With a stay at Studios Romantica in Ierapetra (Makry Gialos), you'll be close to Sasteria Observatory. This apartment is within the region of Richtis Gorge and Pachia Ammos Beach. Rooms Make yourself at home in one of the 6 air-conditioned..
Summer Dreams is set in Malia, 500 metres from Malia Strip and features air-conditioned accommodation with free WiFi, as well as access to an outdoor swimming pool. The units have a fully equipped kitchenette with a fridge and a stovetop.|Guests can relax..
Sun
This hotel is located in Ammoudara, revelling in the charm and cultural splendour of its surroundings. The hotel is situated just 200 metres away from the beach, offering guests a great setting in which to enjoy a relaxing seaside holiday. The hotel is..
Hotel located in the sea side resort of Ammoudara, 4 km from Heraklion centre and 300 m from the beach. The Sun Ammoudara hotel is located in the resort of Ammoudara with 6 km long sandy beach. There is a bus station in front of the property (50 m) which..
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