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General Area:

Bagging the tag of not only the biggest island in Greece but also the 5^th largest island in the Mediterranean Sea, Crete is one hell of an island. Whether you’re in for a rejuvenating break or a family holiday, all inclusive Crete has it all. Thanks to its huge size you not only get a whopping 650 miles of excellent coastline but an island full of sleepy hamlets, lush rolling hills, turquoise waters and a handful of sights.

So whether you’re looking to spend your days soaking up some sun and enjoying loads of water sports or you want to explore the island scenery or visit some ancient sights, holidays all inclusive in Crete are your best bet. The main areas in Crete are Heraklion, Rethymnon, Lassithi and Chania.

Beach:

Blessed with a massive size, the Cretan coastline is an enormous 650 miles of golden sandy beaches. All around the island you’ll find excellent beaches shelving gently into the warm aquamarine waters of the Mediterranean Sea. In the north-eastern part of the island you have the Lassithi area with its blue flag beaches laid out with beach bars, parasols and sunbeds while further west there’s Chania with its quaint harbour, old town and pristine blue flag beaches. Whichever part of the island you go to on cheap all inclusive holidays in Crete, you’ll definitely find a beach to suit your needs.

Nightlife:

Often counted among the ‘party islands of Greece’, Crete offers its visitors a varied and lively nightlife. The variety that one gets on Crete holidays ranges from Brit-style pubs to karaoke bars, foam parties, discos, nightclubs, beach parties, as well as traditional Cretan dance and music. The towns of Rethymnon, Iraklio, Hania, Hersonissos and Malia are the main spots where nightlife is at its best in Crete.

When to go:

We can safely say that anytime is a good time for holidays in Crete. Though the peak season here is July onwards but people come to island April onwards too. From April to June one can enjoy weathers in the mid-20s while, July onwards the mercury soars to the mid-30s. There are plenty of local festivals and fiestas too that one should attend while in the vicinity; there’s the Sultana festival in Sitia town every August. Rethymnon holds a Renaissance festival in July and August each year with lots rock concerts, dance performances, dramas etc. Then there’s also the art festival at Agios Nikolaos from July to September.