| The coastline of Crete has 155 kilometres of | | | | banana boat, try water skiing or windsurfing. The |
| beautiful sandy beaches. Chania prefecture has | | | | south coast with its captivating ruggedness has |
| two dramatic beaches, Falasarna and Elafonissi, | | | | isolated coves and beaches worth exploring. Get a |
| not forgetting Almyrida with its safe blue flag | | | | map, hire a car then explore some of Crete's |
| beaches. | | | | more isolated but astounding beaches. |
| There is a stunning long stretch of beach on the | | | | Crete is unrivalled when it comes to choice of |
| north coast of the island at Georgioupolis, and | | | | beaches compared with the rest of the Greek |
| Europe's only natural palm grove at Vai beach on | | | | islands. There are many beaches ideal for |
| the north east point of the island. | | | | sunbathing on Crete's coastline, whether you can |
| South of Heraklion is Matala beach; the caves at | | | | lounge around, read a book, or play and swim in |
| the side have been inhabited since prehistoric | | | | the water. |
| times, most recently in the 1970's by hippies. | | | | Like me, any visitor to the island tastes the food |
| Recommended beaches to visit in Crete are Kato | | | | and falls in love with the Cretan food as much as |
| Zakros, Malia, Paleochora, Prevelli, Frangokastello, | | | | they fall for the glorious beaches and the |
| Istro, Agia Pelagia, Menies, Xerokampos and | | | | wonderful inhabitants. After all eating out is part |
| Makrigalos. | | | | of your holiday, trying the different takes on the |
| Crete is the largest Greek island at 3,220 square | | | | Greek dishes at a plethora of cafes, restaurants |
| miles. It is a very popular destination for | | | | and tavernas. |
| holidaymakers and tourists. | | | | The delightful beaches and fine weather, dramatic |
| Visitors to the island of Crete are amazed by | | | | scenery and good food are the main reasons that |
| magnificent coastline and the imposing mountain | | | | so numerous tourists stay here in the summer. |
| chain that runs the length of Crete, the Island is | | | | It's easy to see the allure of this spectacular |
| home to a profusion of flora and fauna numerous | | | | island. |
| endemic to Crete which only adds to the beauty | | | | The accommodation on Crete caters for all |
| of Crete. | | | | budgets, getting to Crete is easy; There are two |
| Most tourist areas are positioned on the north | | | | good international airports at Heraklion and Chania. |
| coast of Crete; here you will find beaches that | | | | Ferries also run from Piraeus, Athens to Heraklion, |
| offer beach entertainment, hire a pedalo, ride a | | | | Souda and Rethymno on Crete. |