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    Crete Holidays

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    Holidays to Crete centre around soft sandy beaches, inland mountains and valleys, and a whole host of myths and legends.

    Biggest in Greece

    Crete is proud to be the largest of the Greek Islands. In fact, it also wins 5th place among all the Mediterranean islands. It'll take more than one trip to see everything Crete has to offer.

    1000 kilometres of coast

    Crete’s large size means it boasts over 1000 kilometres of coastline. Consequently, you’ll find a range of different beaches on various parts of the island. In the east, for example, is the Lassithi area, where you can visit the multicultural towns of Elounda and Agios Nikolaos. If you like to combine your sunbathing days with leisurely lunches and shopping, these towns should definitely be on your list. Further west, on the other hand, you’ll find the Chania area. Here, you can visit the historical town and soak up the sun on Blue Flag beaches.

    Rich history

    Crete is known as being a source of modern civilisation, and the evidence for this dates back over 4,000 years. For proof, head to the Palace of Knossos, found in the island’s Heraklion area. The Minoans who lived in Crete are said to have been some of the first communities in the world to have modern phenomena such as parties and fashions.

    Mountains and valleys

    Crete is famous for its beaches, but it also has a huge sprawl of untouched countryside. Around an hour’s drive from Chania is the 16-kilometre long Samaria Gorge. This is a great place to experience the heart of Crete’s unspoilt scenery. The gorge is the longest in Europe.

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    At a glance

    • Combine a beach day with shopping at Agios Nikolaos
    • Visit the Palace of Knossos for evidence of early modern civilisation
    • Check out Samaria Gorge - the longest in Europe

    Destinations in Crete

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    • Heraklion Area

      Fly direct from Dublin to Crete and head for the island's north coast. Holidays to the Heraklion area show off the best of the Greek Islands' Minoan and Venetian history. Add in laidback Greek beaches and the nightlife hotspot of Heraklion itself, and you've got everything you need for a fun-filled holiday in Crete.

    • Lassithi Area

      Fly direct to Crete from Dublin and venture beyond Heraklion to explore the eastern wonders. Holidays to the Lassithi area mix white-sand beaches with historic harbours, showing off the very best of the Greek Islands. Visit ancient ruins, stroll around pretty coastal towns, and sail away to famous islands.

    • Rethymnon Area

      Rich Minoan history, Caribbean-style beaches, and world-famous wines await you on Crete's sunny north coast. Holidays to the Rethymnon area of Greece's largest island blend cobbled old towns with soft sands, and views for miles over the Sea of Crete. Fly direct from Dublin Airport for a simple, stress-free getaway.

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    Our destinations in Crete

    • Heraklion Area

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      • Malia
      • Piskopiano Village
      • Stalis
      • Lyttos Beach
      • Analipsi
      • Anissaras
    • Rethymnon Area

      • Rethymnon
    • Lassithi Area

      • Aghios Nikolaos
      • Elounda

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