
Holidays to Crete
from €164 per person
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The largest and one of the most impressive of the Greek islands, Crete has a rich cultural heritage that infiltrates every aspect of life here. Immensely proud of their own unique identity and traditions, the local way of life here is a celebration of the island’s history as the first recorded civilisation in Europe. While history is of huge importance here, the island has adapted to become one of the most popular holiday destinations in Europe. Gorgeous golden crescents and warm crystal-clear waters, rugged landscapes to explore, a vibrant party atmosphere and delicious local delicacies to tuck into, all blend seamlessly to create an unforgettable trip. And since the flight to Crete is just an extra hour away than Spain, why not switch it up this year? A holiday to Crete for 2021 can cater to your every whim and desire – so, whether you’re a hardcore clubber, a beach bum, a culture vulture, or simply want to escape to a quaint village, Crete can provide it in spades.
Top resorts in Crete

Rethymnon
The picturesque town of Rethymnon is situated in the middle of the North coast of Crete, Greece, only 65km from …
From €182 per person
Aghia Marina
Aghia Marina in Crete, Greek Islands
From €209 per person
Kalyves
Kalyves in Crete, Greek Islands
From €331 per person
Platanias
On the north-west coast of Crete you'll find the small town of Platanias, which bursts at the very seams with …
From €170 per person
Gouves
Located just 20 kilometers east of Heraklion, on the north coast of Crete, Greece, Gouves is a great location for …
From €334 per person
Gerani
Gerani in Crete, Greek Islands
From €185 per personYour guide to Crete holidays

Top attractions
While it would be easy to laze the days away on the sun-drenched beaches while sipping cocktails, if you want our advice, try to pull yourself for a day or two to explore some of the local heritage. Our four essentials have to be the Samaria Gorge, the Ruins of Knossos, Rethymno Beach and the Dikteon Caves. A trek to Samaria Gorge offers some of the island’s most stunning scenery and is perfect for photo opportunities to make your friends back home jealous. Make sure you hire a tour guide for the day when checking out the ruins of Knossos for the full inside scoop on this ancient wonder. For your own personal slice of paradise, head for the beaches of Rethymno, the most peaceful in all of Crete and for our money, the best. Explore the mythical birthplace of Zeus, the king of the Greek gods, with a step through time at Dikteon Cave. With an eerie ambience and chock-full of stalactites and stalagmites, it’s easy to see why this location is the stuff of legends.
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Top Crete Destinations
Check out some of our most popular cheap holiday destinations in Crete
- Adelianos Kampos
- Aghia Galini
- Aghia Marina
- Aghia Pelagia
- Aghii Apostoli
- Aghios Nikolaos
- Agia Marina
- Almyrida
- Amoudara
- Analipsi
- Anissaras
- Bali (Crete)
- Chania Town
- Elounda
- Fodele
- Galatas
- Georgioupolis
- Gerani
- Gournes
- Gouves
- Heraklion
- Hersonissos
- Ierapetra
- Kalyves
- Kato Daratso
- Kissamos
- Kokkini Hani
- Kokkinos Pirgos
- Kolymbari
- Koutouloufari
- Lygaria
- Maleme
- Malia
- Matala
- Milatos
- Nea Kydonia
- Paleochora
- Panormo
- Piskopiano
- Plakias
- Platanes
- Platanias
- Rethymnon
- Sissi
- Sitia
- Stalis
- Stalos
Prices last checked at 10:39 AM January 23, 2021