Where to Stay and What to Do with Crete Hotels
Crete has so much to offer the holidaymaker, that it is hard to know where to start when you arrive.The largest of the Greek islands has a lot to look at, with its number of historical attractions and an incredible culture.Crete is the centre of the Minoan civilization, and plenty of visitors come to see its ancient historical sites of the oldest civilizations in Greece.
Many visitors enjoy Crete’s temperate climate with mild winters and warm summers and has a terrain which is extremely mountainous and criss-crossed by three different mountain ranges.If you want to be surrounded by expansive beaches and crystal clear waters, then you won’t go wrong with the array of Crete hotels and resorts, with a variety of price points.
What to See
The Venetian castle of Rethymno and the Samariá Gorge and the Minoan palace of Knossos, the old Venetian port and city of Chenia are just some of the popular tourist attractions on offer. The beaches around the island all possess their own unique character, from the high sand dunes of Agios Pavlos to the fields of lilies surrounding the beaches of Xirokambos – Sitia.There are no two Crete hotels alike, as they come as varied and unique as the surrounding attractions and beaches, so there is something for all tastes and interests.
What to Do
If you enjoy water activities, recreational activities abound along Crete’s coastline: options include scuba diving, snorkelling, water skiing, windsurfing, boating or windsurfing.Venture to the swanky nightclubs or discos in the capital city of Iraklion or traditional tavernas in small villages where you can learn local dances, or look for parties in almost any Crete hotels or villages.If you’re an outdoor enthusiast and like getting out and about, you will find ample opportunities to practice their sport in the numerous mountainous areas of Crete, including coastal paths and gorges.
Where to Stay
Where you’re staying will depend on what you want to do and see in Crete. There are hotels in Crete and resorts scattered all over the island, so whether you fancy seeing some beautiful nature spots, such as the the White Mountains, Amari Valley or Kournas Lake there is plenty for you to explore. Or for metropolitan fans, there are the cities of Chania (the oldest inhabited city in the world), or Rethymnon which will charm the socks off you with its harbour market and famous nightlife.