Crete Holidays
Crete apartments, cottages, hotels, studios, villas and village houses
Island
Why Holiday in Crete?
Holidays in Crete are always popular due to a number of factors; the island is south of many Greek Islands meaning better weather and a longer season, it is very family friendly having great beaches and catering for children in tavernas, it offers a range of activities and places for interest from walking to museums, and is not over-developed meaning that holidays in Crete feel private and restful. SunIsle Holidays offer a range of handpicked accommodation options, including villas, apartments and studios, to suit all budgets - beach front, private pools, close to tavernas and shops - you decide! We can arrange flights from your most convenient departure airport to either Chania (Hania) or Heraklion (Iraklion) depending on your preferred location and offer a full range of extras, from car hire or taxi transfers to welcome hampers.
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Resorts
Agia Marina
More infoAgia Marina is situated on the northwest coast of Crete, within easy reach of Chania and its airport. This Cretan village has grown into a resort offering a long sandy beach, crystal clear waters and good amenities.
Agios Nikolas
More infoAgios Nikolas revels in it's natural surroundings of natural surroundings of red rocks and trees sitting around the lake, which is connected to the sea by a straight channel. Enjoy the small open-air theatre by the lake or take a walk around the interesting shops, where you can find a wide selection of traditional Cretan artwork, jewelry and embroidery. There are bustling cafeterias, charming coffeehouses and taverns serving traditional Cretan "mesedes" or tidbits of local food.
Atsipopoulo
More infoTo this day Atsipopoulo remains one of the most beautiful locations on Crete, retaining important architectural landmarks from centuries past.
Chania
More infoWhile on your Crete holidays then take the opportunity to visit Chania if you can. Chania is a city of unique beauty, the old town built around the Venetian harbour is a labyrinth of ancient houses and is a wonderful place to relax on your villa holiday in Crete and spend a day wandering aimlessly around or an evening sampling one of the many fine restaurants to be found.
Heraklion
More infoHeraklion (or Iraklion) is a town on the north coast of Crete, famous for it's Venetian fortress. In recent times, much of the town has been restored, refurbished and landscaped back to the original splendour.
Panormo
More infoThe authentic Cretan fishing village of Panormo with it’s choice of sandy beaches and a pretty harbour has everything one needs for the perfect seaside holiday. The harbour is very attractive, lined with colourful wooden fishing boats and has several good tavernas and cafes along the quay side.
Plaka, Chania
More infoThe tiny, picturesque village of Plaka, famed by its role in the Oscar awarded film 'Zorbas the Greek', is an ideal holiday base to explore the north west of the island. Situated on the banks of the second largest harbour in Crete, the village boast superb views of Souda Bay and the White Mountains.
Rethymnon
More infoRethymnon is considered to be the most cultural city on Crete with its charming Old Venetian quarter, maze of narrow streets and Venetian monuments and provides a pleasant diversion on your holidays to Crete. Rethymnon is also renowned for its excellent sandy beaches.
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Holidays To Crete
How To Get There
There are two airports on Crete that are serviced by flights from the UK. Both airports suit our villas and apartments on Crete - please check within the descriptions for specific distances/transfer times to the property.
Heraklion Airport (Crete) - flights departing from Belfast, Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, East Midlands, Exeter, Gatwick, Glasgow, Humberside, Leeds Bradford, Luton, Manchester, Newcastle and Stansted on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays. Direct flights are also available to Crete from Dublin.
Chania Airport (Crete) - there are flights departing from Birmingham, Gatwick, Manchester and Newcastle on Tuesdays.
Daily flights to Crete are available from Athens Airport.
SunIsle Holidays offer a full travel service including flights, car hire and private taxi transfers as well as apartments, hotels and villas on an accommodation-only basis.
Call 08000 911601 to speak with our travel experts who can create a personalised holiday to meet your requirements.
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The Insider
Crete
Crete is the southernmost island in Greece with a climate said to be one of the best in Europe and is deservedly ranked highly in any list of holiday destinations. The island offers a diversity of natural features from dramatic mountain ranges to long sandy beaches some are developed while others are in quiet hidden away coves. Our villa holidays in Crete really do offer something for everyone.
Moving inland to the mountain plateaus one finds an abundance of wildlife, plants and flowers that are unique to the island. The mountains are scattered with ancient mountain villages following the traditional island life, there are also fascinating archaeological sites scattered across the island and dating back to the Minoan period. Hire a car and explore this fascinating hinterland from your own holiday villa in Crete.
You are sure to receive a warm welcome on your holidays in Crete. Crete has a people and culture noted for hospitality and tradition of welcoming visitors and this is still true today as European culture blends with the Cretan traditions and customs in music, art, crafts and food.
Watersports
Boat hire and yacht sailing are widely available in Crete for a range of alternatives at a range of prices. Yachts can be chartered by the day and SunIsle can provide you with a full list of recommended operators. Alternatively, catamaran sailing is very popular for the half or full day, with no experience required as you can also receive expert tuition to get you going.
Waterskiing is available at most of the bigger resorts in Crete, but can be a little expensive. However, no experience is required and it is great fun as a holiday treat.
Windsurfing boards can be hired in Crete very easily and the best beaches are Malia, Georgioupoli, Plakias and Chersonisos.
The clear, blue seas around Crete are ideal for scuba diving and there are several wrecks from World War II to explore. There are also several schools that will teach you at any level from novice to expert.
For the less serious, Banana Rides (pulled behind a speedboat on an inflatable banana) and Sea Biscuit Rides (roughly the same but on an individual inflatable ring) are very popular and guaranteed to make you laugh!
For those looking for some family fun, why not head to the Aquapark at Chersonisos, which we can highly recommend.
Crete is an 'authentic' Greek Island
Travellers planning holidays in Greece might like to consider booking flights to Crete, as it has been described as the 'ideal Greek destination spot'
Holiday in Crete inspires writer
What began as a holiday in Crete has resulted in the publishing of a book centred on the island's role in the ANZAC war movement
Holidays in Crete ideal for wedding anniversary
Holidays in Crete offer those celebrating their wedding anniversary a "peaceful and primitive" destination that is not overrun by tourists
Ancient farmhouses offer new attraction during holidays in Crete
People on holiday in Crete may have the chance to visit a set of ancient farmhouses that are believed to be the oldest in Europe
Enjoy a unique summer festival during holidays in Crete
People planning holidays in Crete this summer have the chance to attend the annual Summer Festival of Chania
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