Crete Holidays: A True Travellers Destination

Greece has so many wonderful islands that holidaymakers often find it difficult choosing between them, however Crete holidays are guaranteed to win over even the fussiest holidaymaker. The island has a little something for everyone. Whether you want to entertain the family on a limited budget or live in luxury, you won’t have to search hard to come up with a list of must-do activities.

It isn’t difficult to see why families enjoy Crete so much, with beaches that are safe to swim in, a range of different accommodation and endless activities to entertain adults and children alike. Agia Galini on the south coast is a popular village with families. It has a very quaint old-fashioned village full of charm with shops and restaurants spread out around the main square. It is also easily accessible by public transportation, making it an ideal base for day trips on Crete family holidays. One well-liked day trip is a ferry boat ride to the palm beach of Preveli, one of the most popular beaches on the island. Besides Agia Galini, another village gaining respect with families is Bali in north of the island. Its stunning beaches and peaceful roads make it a dream destination for any family visiting Crete, however it is also well placed with convienient links to both Rethymno and Iraklio.

If you are out for more of a lavish holiday, you won’t have to look very hard to find hotels and resorts in Crete that fit the bill. Elounda is perhaps one of the best spots for Crete luxury holidays, boasting the highest number of four and five star properties on the island, as well as a plethora of golf courses. Elounda Bay is an ideal place to float on a lilo in the sun thanks to its calm waters.