Crete, a beautiful Greek holiday island.
Crete, everywhere you go you will find ancient sites.
Crete is an island with a 1,000 kilometer-long coastline with a multitude of soft, sandy beaches along the beautifully blue Mediterranean Sea.Crete as one of Europe's most popular holiday destinations
Crete is the largest of the Greek Islands and is renowned for its natural beauty, The east of the Island boasts Europe’s only palm-tree forest beach and the south coast has some of the most stunning beaches.
Whether you come to Crete for the sea and the sun, the culture and traditions, the peaceful seaside villages of South Crete or the dramatic landscapes, there is something to cater everyone.
Everywhere you explore you will come across ancient sites that reveal the island's history.
Heraklion is the capital of Crete and one of the Mediterranean region's most fascinating and lively cities, full of places to discover, it offers a wealth of museums, an arts festival, historical sightseeing, fantastic nightlife and events throughout the year. Your stay in Heraklion will be one to remember.
Sitia is a small and pleasant coastal town where visitors can enjoy the climate and the wonderful beaches.
Sitia is the home of the administrative and public services for the county and has road and sea connections with various places in the island and with Pireaus and other Aegean islands. There is also a small airport with connection to Athens, Kassos, Karpathos, Rhodes. The Venetian castle that towers over Sitia can be seen from far off. Sitia has a small Archaeological Museum displaying various artefacts from the Minoan period up to the present day, and is well worth a visit. There is not too much tourism in Sitia, and for that reason it’s a perfect escape from the mass tourism that has invaded other destinations on Crete.