Crete Hotels, Villas & Resorts
Crete is the largest of the Greek Islands and the location of significant ancient history, which provides popular modern day tourist destinations. They include the Minoan sites of Knossos and Phaistos, the classical site of Gortys, the Venetian old city and port of Chania, the Venetian castle at Rethymno, and the Samaria Gorge.
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• Popular Destinations in magical Crete
» Chania (Town) Hotels
Chania is the second largest city of Crete and the capital of the Chania Prefecture. It lies along the North coast of the island, about 70 km west of Rethymno and 145 km west of Heraklion. Though Chania is a modern city the interior is a labyrynth of old Venetian houses that you can wander and enjoy …
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» Heraklion (Town) Hotels
Heraklion, Heraklio, or Iraklion is a big, busy, noisy city. Most travellers don't spend long here, but its the point of entry to the island for most, and a good base for some of the must-sees like Knossos and the Archaeological Museum of Crete. From Heraklion, visit Phaestos, Agia Triada, Gortyn and Malia …
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» Rethymno Hotels
The town of Rethymno is a place of contrasts, boasting a long and remarkable history as well as untouched places of natural beauty and living traditions. This small Mediterranean town will enchant you with its centre dating from the period of the Renaissance …
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» Agios Nikolaos Hotels
Agios Nikolaos is the capital of the Lassithi province of Crete. It is built around a picturesque lake at the north-western side of the Merabello bay, the biggest bay in Crete. Aghios Nikolaos is one of the most developed tourist areas in Crete and boasts a wide selection of reastaurants and tavernas around the harbour …
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• Places to stay in magical Crete
» Chania Region Hotels
Chania is one of the four regional units of Crete; it covers the westernmost quarter of the island and it's capital is the charming city of Chania. Chania borders only one other regional unit: that of Rethymno to the east. The western part of Crete is bounded to the north by the Cretan Sea, and to the west and south by the Mediterranean Sea …
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» Heraklion Region Hotels
Heraklion is one of the four regions of Crete, located in the center of the island. The capital is the city of Heraklion. The region contains a number of significant Minoan and Neolithic settlements, most notably the ancient palace complexes of Knossos and Phaistos, and Gortys and Tylissos. Mountains dominate the south coast …
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» Lasithi Region Hotels
Lasithi is the easternmost regional unit on the island of Crete, to the east of Heraklion. Its capital is Agios Nikolaos, the other major towns being Ierapetra, Sitia and Neapoli. The Sea of Crete lies to the north and the Libyan Sea to the south. To the east of the village of Elounda lies the island of Spinalonga, formerly a Venetian fortress and a leper colony …
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» Rethymno Region Hotels
Rethymno is one of the four regional units of Crete. Its capital is the city of Rethymno. Today its main income is tourism. The countryside is also based economically on agriculture and herding. The Rethymno prefecture was created while Crete was still an autonomous state, and was preserved after the island joined Greece in 1913 …
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