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 Arion Stables
posted by DVC_Chris on 5 June 2009 at 00:24 Both of my children really enjoy horseback riding, so when we were visiting Crete we decided to take them to Arion Stables, which was highly recommended by the hotel’s concierge. They had a great time doing some casual riding on two very well behaved horses. They had so much fun; we had to t ... more Tamam
posted by violet1999 on 1 June 2009 at 08:20 This is a restaurant in Crete that is set in an old Turkish bath house. The food is Greek but has some Turkish influence as well. This is a great place for dinner with a group as the plates are tapas style – you can get a bunch of things and share. The plates are reasonably priced and the w ... more Six Senses Spa at Porto Elounda
posted by DVC_Chris on 29 May 2009 at 02:41 My wife is a definite spa lover, which is why when we were in Crete she decided to spend a whole day at the Six Senses Spa. While she would not tell me how much her day at this world class spa cost, she did say she had gotten the best facial and hot stone massage of her life. Bars & Restaurants in Porto Elounda De Luxe Resort
posted by sreelu on 20 April 2009 at 06:02 Porto Elounda De Luxe Resort is an Bar & Restaurants, with wonderful view across the bay. During summer, Mediterranean and cretan carte dining is available in the olive grove of 'Elies' Restaurant, while lunch is served at 'Odysseus', right on the water edge, with a selection of fresh seafood an ... more Kriti Hotel
posted by nineika on 9 March 2009 at 19:48 Kriti Hotel is a beautiful hotel located on the island of Crete. The scenery is amazing. It's surrounded by beautiful gardens and vineyards. The hotel is located 50 meters away from the beach and only 200 metres away lies the Old Venetian Harbour and the Old City of Hania. There is also a large swim ... more |
The birthplace of civilisation: home to the original Homer and the world's best olive oil, Crete is Greece's largest island whose culture and coastline have inspired the best in food and literature. Although famously teeming with package resort hotspots, these are confined to certain areas, which, if it's flora, fauna and archeology you're after, are easy to avoid, so your holiday to Crete can be just as you like it. How to get there When to go What to do If you don't fancy a package holiday to Crete then why not try our search for cheap flights to Heraklion and our hotel search for a cheap hotel in Crete?
The budget airlines haven't got there yet, but since they have long been popular packages, cheap holidays in Crete are easy to come by through the major tour operators. Thomson, Thomas Cook, First Choice and My Travel offer holidays to Crete with flights to its capital Heraklion from London and a large number of regional airports, including East Midlands, Liverpool and Bournemouth, which take 3 and a half to 4 hours. With them, you can choose whether you want them to provide flight only, hotel and flight, or a full package for your Crete holiday. Their offshoot airline, Flythomascook.com and Thomsonfly also offer flights to Heraklion?.
Holidays in Crete can vary with the time of year. A normal day in July or August is 29 to 38 degrees C, though the sea brings a good breeze, with June and September a more bearable 23 to 29, usually fine and sunny. If you want your holiday to Crete without the crowds, March, April, October and November are a a good bet, still 17 to 26 by daytime but less predictable than mid-summer. May is a happy medium. Cheap holidays in Crete are also available in December, January and February, though it can be chilly, 9 to 18 degrees C, particularly in the mountains .
The island's distinct regions make it easy to choose the exact cheap holiday in Crete you want: its population of 500,000 are mainly in the north, with a backbone of mountains to the south, where the coast is rugged with sandy coves. The nightlife is in the east, and higher, wilder mountains to the west, with olive-groves, wild fennel and basil blanketing much of the interior. In the north west is Chania, the Venetian village and harbour. For natural wildlife or wild nightlife, there are plenty of easy ways to find your cheap holiday to Crete.
