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Anopolis Folklore Festival
This isn’t so much a festival, more a very sociable way for the locals to introduce you to Cretan folklore. They get... Read More
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Archanes Wine Festival
Archanes Wine Festival
Every year, visitors and locals flock to the traditional village of Archanes, 20 minutes from Heraklion town, to sniff,... Read More
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Battle of Crete memorial
Battle of Crete memorial
Maleme is famous for being the place where German paratroopers attacked Crete in... Read More
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Akrogiali Taverna, Akti Papanikoli 19
Akrogiali Taverna, Akti Papanikoli 19
This beach-front restaurant is the locals’ top spot for seafood. Try the steamed... Read More
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Alana, Salaminos 15
Alana, Salaminos 15
This restaurant in the old town is the sort of place you go to once, then save a... Read More
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Albatross Restaurant, National Road
Albatross Restaurant, National Road
When it comes to Albatross, you won’t have to worry about food miles – all the i... Read More
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Alexandros Roof Gardens, Lakeside
Alexandros Roof Gardens, Lakeside
This roof garden bar has nabbed a prime spot on a corner next to the lake. The v... Read More
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Ancient fortresses and churches
Ancient fortresses and churches
The old town of Ierapetra is home to a handful of historic churches and mosques,... Read More
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Atlantis Cocktail Bar
Atlantis Cocktail Bar
Atlantis is a fun cocktail bar 10 minutes’ drive away in Almyrida. Inside the gl... Read More
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Bag a lounger at Hersonissos Port Beach
Bag a lounger at Hersonissos Port Beach
Set to the west of the port, this is Hersonissos’ biggest beach. It’s fully acce... Read More
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Beach hop along the coast
Beach hop along the coast
The beach at Chania has stacks of sunloungers and is backed by plenty of taverna... Read More
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Beach-hop your way along the coast
Beach-hop your way along the coast
The long sandy stretch in town isn’t the only one in the area. You’ve got anothe... Read More
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Blaze a trail around Samaria Gorge
Blaze a trail around Samaria Gorge
Like a giant rocky wrinkle, the Samaria Gorge gives away Crete’s geographical ag... Read More
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Destinations in Crete
Top Destinations
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Chania area
Holidays to the Chania area of Crete aren’t just about the beach – scenic hikes and a historic town complete the picture.
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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.
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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.