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Stunning beaches, mysterious islands, food and wine tours and unforgettable hikes
| ![Skyscanner]() | | Spotlight on... | | Crete |
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| | \xa0 | ![Crete]() | ![Crete]() | The largest of the Greek Islands, Crete has long been a destination of choice for its idyllic beaches, incredible history, coastal villages, old town charm, watersports, sailing, fresh cuisine and far beyond.
With so much on offer, we’ve picked out just a few of the most loved activities and adventures on this vibrant and utterly captivating island. Enjoy! | | ⛰ | Climb the stunning Samaria gorge | | \xa0 | Hike in the shadow of Crete’s White Mountains as you adventure through the Samaria Gorge National Park. Navigate lush trails, swim in cool natural pools and take a break in traditional mountain villages. | | ⛵️ | Visit the abandoned Spinalonga island | | \xa0 | Departing from Agios Nikolaos, a small boat will take you to this tiny island with a fascinating history - from Arab raids, Venetian conquering and Ottoman occupation to its last use as a leper colony ending in 1957. | | 🌿 | Learn to cook Cretan style | | \xa0 | Really want to get to grips with Cretan cuisine? There are a ton of friendly cookery classes on offer. Make a day of it and forage for fresh ingredients before cooking up a storm on a full, farm-to-fork experience. |
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| | ![Visit in September]() | ![Visit in September]() | | Visit in September | For sunshine and warm seas but with smaller crowds, try Crete in September. You’ll still have longer, warmer days but with cheaper prices on many hotels and less competition for Crete’s most popular attractions.
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![Stay in Chania]() | ![Stay in Chania]() | | Stay in Chania | If you’re looking for the best beaches, the West coast is a great choice and Chania is one of its main towns. As well as a town beach it has a Venetian Harbour, beautiful buildings and plenty of bars and restaurants.
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![Travel hack: rent a car]() | ![Travel hack: rent a car]() | | Travel hack: rent a car | | If you can drive and you’re willing to, it’s a great idea to hire a car for at least some of your stay. There’s a lot to see in Crete and it’s all quite spread out, so driving will help you do more with your time. |
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