Crete is the biggest, the most southerly, most mountainous and rugged of all the Greek islands.
In spring the mountain peaks are still snow-capped even when the lowlands are carpeted with tiny multicoloured wildflowers, whilst in high summer, birds of prey hover on thermal updrafts above baked brown rocks.
Tourism is centred around numerous beach resorts, mostly along the north coastline. Here you’ll find all the essentials for a great holiday with a choice of lively resorts in the east and a more originally Greek flavour in the west around the old capital of Chania.
The south coast offers less developed resorts like sleepy Paleochora with its magnificent beach and mountainous backdrop. Wherever you choose to stay or whatever you’re looking for in a summer holiday, Crete has it all.
