Crete

Crete holidays have been a popular choice with British travellers for many years. Crete is the largest of the Greek holiday islands and has an excellent choice of resorts. The majority of the resorts in Crete are on the north coast. Holidays in Crete are ideal for a sunny beach holiday.

Crete holiday resorts range from major international resorts such as Hersonissos or Malia to picture postcard fishing resorts such as Bali. Crete is an island of many contrasts, dramatic mountainous backdrops give way to wide beautiful sandy beaches. History buffs will find that holidays in Crete offer plenty of opportunities to explore many of the archaeological sites, and according to legend the Greek god of Zeus was born in Crete.

Whichever resort you choose for your Crete holiday you will find that all the locals are friendly and will offer you a warm welcome to Crete. As with most Greek Island holidays, food plays an important part of culture. All resorts offer wonderful Greek tavernas where you can enjoy traditional dishes as well as local Crete specialities such as Chohlious (snails) or ntakos (dried bread with tomatoes and olives) and wash it down with some local Sitia wine.

Crete Destinations:

• Bali
• Malia
• Stalis

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