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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 

 

 

Thalia Apartments are an attractive and typically Grekian apartment-style residence located in Agia Pelagia, Crete. The blue and white apartments offer comfortable and traditional accommodation set amongst attractive gardens and just a short walk away..
This apartment complex is located just 500 metres away from the beach, in Agia Pelagia. The complex lies just 21 km from Heraklion City. Many bars and restaurants can be found just a short walking distance away. A wealth of intriguing cultural and historical..
##Location. Local attractions surrounding Theros Hotel include Platanias Beach. Regional points of interest also include Khania Lighthouse and Venetian Port. ##Hotel Features. Dining options at Theros Hotel include a coffee shop/café and a snack bar/deli...
Just 100 meters away from the sandy beach, this is a family-friendly seafront hotel, located in a quiet area of Stalis. Guests can relax by the pool, where they will find seating areas and sun beds.|All rooms offer side-sea view. |The hotel is situated..
A short distance from the beach in Stalida and only 3 km from Malia and Hersonissos, Hotel Thisvi offers a variety of self-catering accommodation with breakfast included and a pool with sea views. Hotel Thisvi hosts a wide range of accommodation. Each..
Ideally placed overlooking the sea on the outskirts of Stalis, the Thisvi Hotel offers simple yet comfortable accommodation that provides a great base to explore all what the island of Crete has to offer. Guests can make themselves at home in one of the..
Situated just by the sandy beach of Analipsis. The facilities are swimming pool with separate children s pool, pool bar, reception, original Greek tavern with pizza oven and integrated tropical bar with organized programs like Cretan folklore shows and..
Set on the outskirts of the traditional village of Vámos, in the district of Apokóronas. The historical center with its shops, cafes, taverns and banks is approx. 500 m away. Kalíves with its long stretched sandy beach is in a distance..
Excellently located in the heart of Amoudara and just a short stroll from the beach, the Vanisko Hotel offers simple yet comfortable accommodation that provides a great base to explore the nearby historic town of Heraklion. Guests can make themselves..
Velissarios Hotel is a great value hotel situated just a short walk from the coast in the Hersonissos area. Offering simple and comfortable accommodation in a good location for road and beach access, this hotel is an ideal option for guests wanting a..
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