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Holidays to Crete
Destination information
Flight time: 3-4 hours from UK
Time difference: 2 hours ahead of UK
Language: Greek
Currency: Euro
Lying midway between Athens and Africa, Crete is the largest of the Greek islands. Both its size and its position have considerably influenced its history, making it what it is today - fiercely independent, with its own dialect, customs and music.
Resorts in Crete (10)
Aghios Nikolaos - 1 hour 30 minutes from Heraklion airport |
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Wonderfully positioned on the lovely Gulf of Mirabello, Crete's number one tourist town's busy little harbour is joined by a bridged channel to the picturesque `bottomless' lake of ...
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Bali |
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The small fishing village of Bali is situated about 40 km west of Crete's capital Heraklion. The main focus of the vilalge is its harbour, a typically attractive feature of this ...
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Elounda |
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From the mountainous headland above Aghios Nikolaos, there's a spectacular view down along the coast to the pretty seaside village of Elounda, with its lovely church, overlooking the ...
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Gouves - 30 minutes from Heraklion airport |
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Slightly more peaceful than nearby Hersonissos, Gouves is a great place to relax. Sun worshippers will love the beach, while the energetic types can take part in the watersports ...
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Hersonissos - 45 minutes from Heraklion airport |
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Bordering the attractive harbour, there is a plethora of bars, traditional tavernas and speciality restaurants which make a pleasant spot for a night out. Although you will find some ...
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Kokkini Hani - 20 minutes from Heraklion airport |
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Once a traditional Greek fishing village, Kokkini Hani has developed into a small, yet bustling resort with a superb beach, a choice of tavernas and a central location from which to ...
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