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Create your perfect Crete sunshine escape with flexible flights, hand-picked hotel ideas, family-friendly resorts, beach days, history, scenery and the freedom to travel your way.
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Crete has everything from lively beach resorts and family-friendly hotels to scenic harbour towns, traditional villages and quieter coastal escapes.
A lively north-coast resort with beaches, restaurants, bars, family attractions and a wide choice of all-inclusive hotels.
A scenic eastern Crete town with harbour views, waterfront restaurants, shops and a more relaxed atmosphere.
A convenient beach resort close to Heraklion, popular for family-friendly hotels, beaches and easy airport access.
A quieter coastal area with stylish hotels, relaxed beaches and easy access to the livelier Hersonissos area.
Crete’s capital offers shopping, harbour views, museums, restaurants and easy access to the Palace of Knossos.
Head inland for mountain villages, local tavernas, scenic drives and a slower pace away from the main beach resorts.
Start with one of our favourite Crete hotel ideas, then choose your flights, dates and extras to build the holiday your way.
Mitsis Rinela Beach Resort & Spa is a polished beachfront all-inclusive resort in Kokkini Hani, a convenient north-coast location close to Heraklion. It has a bright, stylish feel and works well for families, couples and travellers who want an easy Crete holiday with the beach, dining, pools and entertainment all in one place.
Lyttos Beach is a large, lively beachfront all-inclusive resort in the Hersonissos area. It is especially popular with families thanks to its spacious layout, sports facilities, pools, waterslides and direct access to the beach.
Mitsis Laguna Resort & Spa is an elegant five-star all-inclusive resort in the Hersonissos area, offering a luxury-style Crete holiday with attractive pools, dining choices, spa facilities and a refined resort atmosphere.
These Crete hotel ideas include luxury all-inclusive resorts, family-friendly beachfront stays, waterpark favourites and stylish options for couples. Links are included at the bottom of each hotel card.
Mitsis Rinela Beach Resort & Spa is a polished beachfront all-inclusive resort in Kokkini Hani, a convenient north-coast location close to Heraklion. It has a bright, stylish feel and works well for families, couples and travellers who want an easy Crete holiday with the beach, dining, pools and entertainment all in one place.
Lyttos Beach is a large, lively beachfront all-inclusive resort in the Hersonissos area. It is especially popular with families thanks to its spacious layout, sports facilities, pools, waterslides and direct access to the beach.
Blue Marine Resort & Spa is set near Agios Nikolaos on Crete’s eastern coastline, offering sea views, a calmer atmosphere and a scenic base for a relaxing Greek island holiday.
Mitsis Laguna Resort & Spa is an elegant five-star all-inclusive resort in the Hersonissos area, offering a luxury-style Crete holiday with attractive pools, dining choices, spa facilities and a refined resort atmosphere.
Stella Island Luxury Resort & Spa is a stylish adults-focused resort in Analipsis, known for its lagoon-style pool areas, elegant design and relaxed luxury atmosphere.
Star Beach Village & Water Park is a lively all-inclusive resort in Hersonissos, ideal for families who want pools, waterslides, beach time and plenty of entertainment close by.
Nana Golden Beach is a large beachfront resort in the Hersonissos area, offering a premium all-inclusive setting with plenty of space, beach access, pools, dining and activities.
Creta Maris Resort is a well-known five-star all-inclusive resort in Hersonissos, designed with a traditional Cretan village feel and a wide range of modern holiday facilities.
Arminda Hotel & Spa is a friendly four-star all-inclusive hotel in the Hersonissos area, offering pools, family facilities, spa options and a relaxed base close to the coast.
Hotel details, star ratings, board basis, facilities and availability can change. Always check the provider’s website before booking.
Crete is a fantastic all-round Greek island. The north coast is home to many of the island’s most popular holiday resorts, including Hersonissos, Analipsis, Kokkini Hani and Agios Nikolaos, while the wider island offers mountain villages, ancient ruins, scenic beaches and traditional tavernas.
It is a great destination for families, couples and groups because you can make the holiday as relaxed or as active as you like. Spend your days by the pool, explore harbour towns, take boat trips, visit historic sites or hire a car and discover quieter beaches and mountain scenery.
Explore Crete’s capital for shopping, harbour views, museums, restaurants and easy access to the famous Palace of Knossos.
One of Crete’s most famous ancient sites, linked with Minoan history and the legend of the Minotaur.
A scenic harbour town with lake views, waterfront dining, shops and a relaxed eastern Crete atmosphere.
A lively resort area with beaches, restaurants, bars, family attractions and plenty of holiday entertainment.
Enjoy coastal cruises, swimming stops, island visits and scenic days out on the water.
Head inland to discover Cretan villages, mountain views, local food and a slower pace away from the resorts.
Crete enjoys long, warm summers and mild spring and autumn weather. July and August are usually the hottest months, while May, June, September and October are popular for beach days with a slightly more comfortable feel.
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Weather temperatures and sunshine hours are approximate averages and may vary depending on the resort and travel dates.
Choose your flights, dates, hotel and holiday length to suit your plans.
Stay in lively Hersonissos, relaxed Analipsis, convenient Kokkini Hani or scenic Agios Nikolaos.
Enjoy beach days, harbour towns, ancient ruins, mountain villages and traditional Cretan food.
Crete works well for family all-inclusive holidays, waterpark stays, couples’ escapes and premium resorts.
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