Crete Holidays

Great holidays in Crete

The largest of all the Greek holiday islands is the island of Crete which sits on the most southern side of the Greek islands.  Crete is popular for family breaks because it has some popular seaside resorts along with pretty Greek villages that are full of character and charm.

As the fifth largest island in the Mediterranean, Crete also lies at the exact point of where the continents of Asia, Africa and Europe meet.

A popular Greek island for last minute breaks, Crete is an all year round resort which offers plenty of sunshine with the longest summer season in the region starting in April and ending in October.

Culture in Crete

According to ancient Greek legend, Crete was the birthplace of Zeus and also the resting place for the Greek gods. Some of the most famous archaeological sites include the Phaestos, the impressive Minoan Palaces of Knossos along with Gortyn, Malian and Zakros.

Family holidays in Crete 

Family breaks in Crete are popular because between the medieval harbour towns there is lots of entertainment for every member of the family. Crete is known for its lively nightlife, fresh markets, beautiful beaches and huge water parks.

Family activities in Crete

Due to the warm and crystal clear waters around the island it is the perfect place for all types of water sports from banana boat rides, jet skiing, pedalos and kayaking as well as windsurfing, or water skiing and parasailing in resorts such as Elounda.   

Due to the history of the island there are many museums with one of the best being the Archaeological Museum in Heraklion which provides a full recount of the island’s history.

There are a number of underwater places of beauty around Crete which means that scuba-diving is a popular activity along with snorkelling. There are also several schools that are certified to teach these activities to adults and children.

Horse riding, mountain and adventure sports are the challenge provided to more adventurous families with other sporting activities available such as intense mountain biking, rock-climbing and canoeing through deep gorges. Caving is also a popular pursuit in Crete because of the large number of ancient underground caverns which can be found on a 4x4 jeep tour.

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