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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 

 

 

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