Experience Crete
Beyond the town, you’ll find the famous beaches of Agia Marina, Stalos, Platanias, Tersanas and Stravros. Go a little further still and you’ll reach exotic Balos and Falasarna, two of Greece’s pin-up beaches.
Dive in the blue water of the mesmerizing Elafonisi beach.
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And in southern Chania, the world-famous Samaria Gorge invites you to explore it.
An adventure of any kind and for all tastes can be found in Chania. Loutro, Paliochora, Preveli are some of the many must see places; some can visit to really full up on Chania experience. So much to do, so little time to do it!!! That’s why you will be happy to have you back.
The largest island in Greece, Crete is renowned for its pinup beaches, wild natural beauty, exquisite cuisine and thousands of years of culture and history among with the unforgettable hospitality.
As Crete’s most celebrated author, Nikos Kazantzakis (of Zorba the Greek fame), once wrote: “The mystery of Crete runs deep. Whoever sets foot on this island senses a mysterious force coursing warmly and beneficently through their veins, sensing their soul beginning to grow.”
Unsurprisingly, this mystical, pure and generous island to the south of the Aegean Sea captures the spirit of Greece and enchants everyone who visits.
Wherever you visit, it’s an island of thousands of vibrant images, filled with an open-hearted and vivacious spirit, rich history, world-famous cuisine and hospitable people.
Cretan hospitality displays the same characteristics as the island’s famous landscape: grand, generous and infinitely welcoming. Families are only too happy to share the island’s many specialities – a dakos salad, free-flowing raki or the experience of the mantinades, poems often accompanied by a Cretan lyre or lute.
The island of great scenery invites you to visit all points that will take your heart. From aristocratic old town of Rethymno with the Venetian harbor and narrow streets to the town of Heraklion where you can visit Knossos Palace-Minoan era remains and archaeological and historical museums and aquarium. Last point, east side of the island, Agios Nikolaos and Sitia will win you over with the most welcoming locals, the cold waters of the sea and the scenic mountain views ideal for hiking and external adventures.
