Popular cities in Crete
- Chania (Crete)
- Heraklion (Crete)
- Elounda (Crete)
- Rethymno (Crete)
- Hersonissos (Crete)
- Agios Nikolaos (Crete)
- Malia (Crete)
- Agia Marina (Crete)
- Stalida
- Platanias (Crete)
- Marathi (Crete)
- Sissi (Crete)
- Loutro
- Ierapetra (Crete)
- Plakias
- Panormos (Crete)
- Palaiochora
- Bali (Crete)
- Georgioupoli
- Agia Pelagia (Crete)
- Souda
- Agia Galini (Crete)
- Kissamos
- Matala (Crete)
- Almyrida (Crete)
- Kokkini Hani
- Sitia (Crete)
- Gouves
- Kato Daratso
- Piskopiano
- Istro
- Sougia
- Kalyves
- Episkopi (Heraklion)
- Gavalochori
- Myrtos (Crete)
- Elafonisi
- Archanes
- Adelianos Kampos
- Stavromenos
- Karteros
- Khora Sfakion
- Agioi Apostoli (Crete)
- Pitsidia
- Tavronitis (Crete)
- Analipsi (Crete)
- Anogeia
- Vamos
- Koutsounari
- Amoudara (Heraklion)
- Livadia (Crete)
- Lentas
- Falasarna
- Tersanas
- Crete Island
- Gerani (Rethymno)
- Perama (Crete)
- Kolymbari
- Plaka (Apokoronas)
- Platanos (Chania)
- Kalamaki (Heraklion)
- Milatos
- Nea Kydonia (Crete)
- Zaros
- Stavros (Crete)
- Kalo Chorio (Lasithi)
- Platanes (Rethymno)
- Maleme (Crete)
- Anissaras
- Kato Gouves
- Megala Chorafia
- Amigdhalokefali
- Kavousi (Lasithi)
- Xirosternion
- Elefterna
- Melidhonion (Rethymno)
- Krousonas (Crete)
- Dhrapanias
- Armenoi (Rethymno)
- Agios Pavlos (Rethymno)
- Kritsa
- Filippos
- Sfinarion
- Pombia
- Pigianos Kampos (Crete)
- Angeliana (Crete)
- Spilia (Crete)
- Kefalas
- Gazi
- Skouloufia
- Rodhia (Crete)
- Agia Paraskevi (Agios Vasileios, Rethymno)
- Tympaki
- Alikianos
- Fodele
- Gonia
- Sternai
- Pirgos Psilonerou
- Agios Onoufrios
- Achlada
- Koutsouras
- Kamisiana
- Giannoudi (Crete)
- Petres (Rethymno)
- Xiron Khorion
- Kavallos (Crete)
- Roupai
- Mariou
- Asproulianoi
- Darmarochori
- Petrokefalion
- Anopolis (Heraklion)
- Vori
- Agios Andonios (Rethymno)
- Douliana
- Elia (Crete)
- Korakiai
- Akoumia
- Skalanion
- Kastri (Crete)
- Agia Paraskevi (Rethymno)
- Koutouloufari (Crete)
- Kastellakia
- Tria Monastiria
- Plaka (Lasithi)
- Adhele
- Koxare
- Vrisai
- Kambanion
- Gallos
- Tsoutsouros (Crete)
- Argiroupolis
- Zakros
- Spilion
- Rodakino
- Xerokampos (Crete)
- Daratsos
- Kokkinos Pirgos
- Keratokampos
- Vlikhadha
- Pigi (Crete)
- Sivas
- Maroulas
- Chorafakia
- Sfakaki
- Kokkino Chorio
- Prines (Rethymno)
- Loutra (Crete)
- Asterion
- Kalathas
- Stalos
- Makry Gialos (Crete)
- Kamilari
- Gerani (Chania)
- Ligaria (Crete)
- Palekastro
- Triopetra
- Galatas (Chania)
- Kounoupidhiana
- Mochlos
- Kalamaki (Chania)
- Frangocastelo
- Atsipopoulo
- Skaleta
- Episkopi (Rethymno)
- Roussospition
- Agia (Chania, Crete)
- Margaritai
- Kato Galatas
- Paranimfoi
- Sfakia
- Roumeli
- Kirianna
- Achlia
- Bendevis
- Kali Limenes
- Ravdhoukha
- Nea Alikarnassos
- Paralia Kourna
- Vryses
- Damnoni
- Perivolia (Theriso)
- Prinos (Crete)
- Kournas
- Lefkogeia
- Agia Triada
- Sellia (Rethymno)
- Armenoi (Chania)
- Gournes Gouvon
- Palaiokastro (Crete)
- Moirai
- Agia Roumeli
- Nopigia
- Dhramia
- Ferma
- Kerames
- Kastellos
- Pangalochori
- Exopoli
- Prassas
Popular hotels in Crete
5-star hotels in Crete
- Minoa Palace Resort
- Seaside A Lifestyle Resort - Adults Only
- Elounda Beach Hotel & Villas, A Member Of The Leading Hotels Of The World
- Fodele Beach Water Park Resort
- St. Nicolas Bay Resort Hotel & Villas
- Elounda Mare Relais & Chateaux Hotel
- Minos Palace Resort - Adults Only
- Amirandes, A Grecotel Resort To Live
- Creta Maris Resort
- Lyttos Beach Hotel
- Royal Marmin Bay Boutique & Art Hotel (Adults Only)
- Arina Beach Resort
- Mitsis Rinela Hotel
- Mythos Palace Resort & Spa
- Galaxy Iraklio Hotel
- Daios Cove Hotel
- Mitsis Selection Laguna Hotel
- Tui Magic Life Candia Maris - Adults Only Hotel
- Stella Palace Aqua Park Resort
- Alexander Beach Hotel & Village Resort
- Phaea Blue Palace Hotel
- Pilot Beach Resort
- The Royal Blue A Luxury Beach Resort (Adults Only)
- Anemos Luxury Grand Resort
- Avra Imperial Hotel
- Elounda Bay Palace, A Member Of The Leading Hotels Of The World
- Cactus Royal Spa & Resort Adults Only
- Knossos Royal Hotel
- Porto Platanias Beach Resort & Spa
- Gouves Waterpark Holiday Resort
- Aquila Rithymna Beach Hotel
- Albatros Spa & Resort Hotel
- Aquila Atlantis Hotel
- Aquila Porto Rethymno Hotel
- Aegean Pearl Hotel
- Georgioupolis Resort & Aqua Park
- Athina Palace Resort & Spa
- Stella Island Luxury Resort & Spa (Adults Only)
- King Minos Retreat Resort & Spa
- The Island Hotel - Adults Only -
- Vasia Resort & Spa
- Sitia Beach City Resort & Spa
- Ikaros Beach, Luxury Resort & Spa - Adults Only
- Kriti Beach Hotel
- Minos Imperial Luxury Beach Resort & Spa Milatos
- Kalimera Kriti Hotel & Village Resort
- Grecotel Kalliston
- Rethymno Palace Hotel
- Galaxy Suites Boutique Resort
Ostria Resort & Spa
Katharades, Ierapetra (Crete), Greece
Minos Beach Art Hotel, A Member Of Design Hotels
Akti Ilia Sotirchou, Agios Nikolaos (Crete), Greece
4-star hotels in Crete
- Theartemis Palace Hotel
- Arminda Hotel & Spa
- Atlantica Akti Zeus Hotel
- Vantaris Palace Hotel
- Infinity Blue Boutique Hotel & Spa - Adults Only
- Royal & Imperial Belvedere Resort
- Iberostar Waves Creta Panorama & Mare Hotel
- Civitel Creta Beach Hotel
- Agapi Beach Resort Premium All Inclusive
- Sirens Beach & Village
- Star Beach Village & Water Park
- Miramare Resort & Spa
- Glaros Beach Hotel
- Giannoulis - Santa Marina Beach Hotel
- Grand Hotel Holiday Resort
- Ariadne Beach - Adults Only Hotel
- Minos Hotel
- Creta Star Hotel - Adults Only
- Blue Bay Resort Hotel
- Creta Palm Resort Hotel & Apartments
- Mare Monte Beach Hotel
- Kalia Beach Hotel
- Odyssia Beach Hotel
- Elounda Water Park Residence Hotel (Adults Only)
- Adele Beach Hotel
- Vasia Ormos Hotel (Adults Only)
- St Constantin Hotel
- Meropi Hotel & Apartments
- Petradi Beach Lounge Hotel
- Oscar Suites & Village
- Themis Beach Hotel
- Rimondi Grand Hotel & Spa
- Minos Mare Hotel
- Mediterraneo Hotel
- Astir Beach Hotel
- Suneo Club Chrissi Amoudia Hotel
- Carolina Mare Hotel
- Castello City Hotel
- Eurohotel Katrin Hotel & Bungalows (Adults Only)
- Mare Village
- Harma Boutique Hotel
- Castello Village Resort
- Stella Village Hotel & Bungalows
- Malia Bay Beach Hotel & Bungalows
- Begeti Bay Hotel
- Eri Beach & Village Hotel
- Aphrodite Beach Club Hotel
- Peninsula Resort And Spa
- Creta Blue Luxury Collection (Adults Only) Hotel
Corissia Princess Hotel
Georgioupolis, Georgioupoli, Greece
Petra Mare Hotel
Filotheou A' 6, Ierapetra (Crete), Greece
3-star hotels in Crete
- Marni Village
- Arkadi Hotel
- Corinna Mare
- Maria Rousse Hotel
- Hotel Ideon
- Voula Beach Hotel
- Balos Beach Hotel
- Despo Hotel
- Golden Sunlight Hotel By Estia
- Kriti Hotel
- Minos Village
- Eleonas Hotel
- Atrion Hotel
- Sunny Bay Hotel
- Elotis Suites (Adults Only)
- Happy Days Aparthotel
- Thalassi Hotel
- Dedalos Hotel
- Elafonisi Resort By Kalomirakis Family
- Atlantica Yakinthos Hotel
- Petra Village
- Rethymno Village
- Koni Village Hotel
- Olympic Palladium Hotel
- Matala Bay Hotel & Apartments
- Stalis Hotel
- Sofia Hotel
- Ammos Hotel
- Ilios Beach Hotel Apartments Adults Only
- Langley Resort Almirida Bay
- Corissia Beach Hotel
- Bali Beach Hotel & Village
- Sarpidon Apartments
- Central Hersonissos Hotel
- Olympic Hotel
- Scaleta Beach Hotel
- Hotel Malia Holidays
- Sunshine Studios & Apartments
- Iraklion Hotel
- Icarus Suites & Apartments By "Lefkoniko"
- Camari Garden Hotel Apartments
- Porto Plazza Hotel
- Mistral Hotel - Singles Only
- Agrabella Hotel
- Palladion Hotel
- Fereniki Resort & Spa
- Lyda Hotel
- Kakkos Bay Hotel
- Ibiscos Garden Hotel
Everest Apartments And Suites
Nikis Area, Stalida, Greece
Orion Star Aparthotel
Agia Marina, Agia Marina (Crete), Greece
2-star hotels in Crete
- Castell Hotel
- Plakias Bay Hotel
- Agia Roumeli Hotel
- Centro Storico Aparthotel
- Cocoon City Hostel
- Christina Beach Hotel
- Pyrgos Beach Hotel Apartments
- Rainbow Apartments
- Paul Marie Aparthotel
- Sea View Hotel & Apartments
- Secret Garden Hotel
- Hotel Ideon
- Alexis Hotel
- Aristea Hotel
- Sunlight Beach Hotel
- Frixos Hotel
- Porto Kalamaki Hotel
- Ideal Hotel
- Nefeli Hotel
- Lotus Hotel Apartments
- Santa Irene Aparthotel
- Kronos Hotel
- Aphrodite Beach Aparthotel
- Athinaiko Hotel
- Helios Apartments
- Bali Mare Village
- Villa Diktynna
- Maria Beach Hotel
- Anais Suites
- Malia Mare Hotel
- Falassarna Hotel
- Nikolas Villas Appartments
- Drossia Palms Hotel And Nisos Beach Suites
- Esplanade Apartments
- Dimitra Hotel
- Zafiria Hotel
- Madonna Studios
- Villa Italiana
- Creta Hotel
- Elia Kentron (Adults Only) Hotel
- Minas Apartments
- Adelais Hotel
- Zorbas Hotel
- Futura Hotel
- Neon Hotel
- El Greco Hotel
- Cloud9 Hotel Shisha & Cocktail Bar - Adults Only
- Elina Apartments
- Blue Horizon Hotel
Sunrise Apartments Koutouloufari
6, Georgiou Seferi Street, Hersonissos (Crete), Greece
Zorbas Beach Village Hotel
Akrotiri, Stavros (Crete), Greece
Recommended hotels in Crete
- Gdm Megaron, Historical Monument Hotel
- Grecotel Creta Palace
- Solimar Aquamarine Resort
- Geraniotis Hotel And Resort
- Asterion Suites & Spa - Designed For Adults
- Candia Park Village
- Filion Suites Resort & Spa
- Royal Sun Hotel
- Cretan Dream Resort & Spa (Adults Only)
- Grecotel Marine Palace & Aqua Park
- Knossos Beach Bungalows Suites Resort & Spa
- Stefan Village Hotel
- Palmera Beach Hotel & Spa - Adults Only
- Iberostar Selection Creta Marine Hotel
- Serita Beach Hotel
- Cactus Beach Hotel
- Silva Beach Hotel
- Giannoulis - Grand Bay Beach Resort (Adults Only)
- Hotel Hara Ilios Village
- Caldera Beach Hotel
- Asterias Village
- Pearl Beach Hotel
- Kernos Beach Hotel & Bungalows
- Notos Heights Hotel & Suites
- Kiani Beach Resort Family All Inclusive
- Panorama Village Hotel
- Orpheas Resort Hotel (Adults Only)
- Castello Boutique Resort & Spa - Adults Only
- Elounda Palm Hotel & Suites
- Nefeli Hotel
- Annabelle Beach Resort
- Molos Bay Hotel
- May Beach Hotel
- Selini Suites & Waterpark
- Horizon Beach Hotel
- Kalyves Beach Hotel
- Sergios Hotel
- Iolida Beach By Smile Hotels
- Atrion Resort Hotel
- Hydramis Palace Beach Resort
- Apollonia Beach Resort & Spa
- Dessole Dolphin Bay Hotel
- Tylissos Beach Hotel - Adults Only
- Kapsaliana Village Hotel
- Heronissos Hotel
- Nana Princess Hotel
- Aeolos Beach Resort
- Aqua Sun Village
- Lygaria Beach Hotel
Nana Golden Beach All Inclusive Resort & Spa
Limenas Hersonissou, Hersonissos (Crete), Greece
Elounda Gulf Villas By Sandglass
Elounda, Elounda (Crete), Greece
Discover Crete: Explore hotels across the region
Crete, the largest island in Greece, is a popular destination for travelers seeking a mix of rich history, stunning beaches, and picturesque landscapes. With its vibrant cities, charming villages, and archaeological sites, Crete has something for everyone. Three major tourist destinations in Crete that attract visitors from around the world are Chania, Heraklion, and Rethymnon.
Chania, located on the northwest coast of Crete, is famous for its Venetian harbor, narrow streets filled with shops and taverns, and the beautiful Old Town. The iconic lighthouse at the entrance of the harbor is a must-see sight. Heraklion, the capital of Crete, boasts the ancient ruins of Knossos, where the Minoan civilization flourished. The Archaeological Museum of Heraklion is also a major attraction, housing magnificent artifacts from various periods of Cretan history. Rethymnon, with its Venetian-style old town, enchanting fortress, and long sandy beach, provides a delightful blend of history and relaxation.
When it comes to choosing where to stay in Crete, the best areas are often close to the coast, offering easy access to both the beaches and the city attractions. Popular areas include Chania Town, Heraklion City, and Agios Nikolaos. As for the duration of the visit, a week is generally sufficient to explore the main highlights of Crete, but for those who wish to delve deeper into the island's treasures, ten to fourteen days would be ideal.
City tourism in Crete:
Palace of Knossos, Heraklion: Explore the ancient palace and archaeological site, with its colorful frescoes and intricate architecture.
Venetian Harbor, Chania: Wander along the waterfront, soak in the charming atmosphere, and enjoy the local cuisine at the waterfront taverns.
Fortezza Castle, Rethymnon: Climb up to the castle to admire panoramic views of the city and the sea, while exploring the fascinating history of the fortress.
Natural attractions in Crete:
Samaria Gorge: Embark on a breathtaking hike through one of Europe's longest gorges, surrounded by towering cliffs and rare flora.
Balos Lagoon: Discover the mesmerizing turquoise waters and stunning white sand beaches of this idyllic lagoon, located in the northwest.
Elafonisi Beach: Feel like you're in paradise as you relax on the pink sand and immerse yourself in the crystal-clear waters of this beautiful beach in the southwest.
What is the most and the least popular time to visit Crete?
The most popular time to visit Crete is during the summer months of June, July, and August when the weather is warm, and the beaches are at their best. However, this is also the busiest period, leading to crowded tourist spots and higher prices. The least popular time to visit Crete is during the winter months of December, January, and February, as the weather can be chilly and some tourist facilities may be closed. The shoulder seasons of spring (April-May) and autumn (September-October) offer milder temperatures, fewer crowds, and lower prices, making them ideal for those seeking a more relaxed and budget-friendly experience.