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Crete

Crete is the largest of Greece's many islands. It is an island of myths and legend. It was on Crete that Minotaur was locked in the labyrinth and Daedalus and Icarus made their fateful escape on home made wings!   Parts of Crete's amazing history can still be seen today in the ruins of Knossos and Phaistos or the Venetian castle in Rethymnon.   The main tourist resorts on Crete are found along the north coast, where the spectacular beaches offer water sports, excellent nightlife and lots of other attractions. Sun worshippers share some of these beaches with rare loggerhead turtles, which clamber onto the beach under cover of darkness to lay their eggs in the warm, soft sands.   Inland, Crete is known for its mountainous interior, with rugged peaks and dramatic gorges. The most famous of these is the amazing Samaria Gorge. The gorge is in a national park that is popular with day trippers. If you are feeling energetic, the four hour hike down the gorge is one of Crete's most fascinating experiences.   A view of Chania old town       A look at some of the holiday resorts on Crete   Aghios Nikolaos   With its chic cafes and elegant boutiques couples with a vibrant nightlife and attractive beaches, Ag Nik has great all-round appeal, making it one of Crete's most popular holiday resorts. Built around an allegedly bottomless blue lagoon, this resort has a wonderful harbour thats crammed with open-air cafes, restaurants and tavernas.   Click here to search for holidays in Aghios Nikolaos   Aghia Marina   A quaint traditional village that is filled with excellent authentic Greek tavernas, Aghia Marina is ideal for a quiet low-key holiday and is about 8kms from Chania town.   Chania   Chania, the former capital of Crete, is a large bustling town on the north-west coast. It has a colourful indoor produce market, interesting shops and several very good restaurants. The Venetian harbour at Chania is in the heart of the old town and it is a meeting place for tourists and locals alike. Here you can relax with a drink and watch the world go by in one of the many open-air cafes and tavernas.   Click here to search for Chania holidays   Elounda   For a more relaxed holiday experience, laid back Elounda offers decent tavernas and low-key nightlife in a tradional Greek setting. Colourful fishing boats occupy the pretty harbour and provide fresh fish for the excellent tavernas and restaurants that line the waterfront. The sandy beaches here are good for water-sports and the swimming in the clear water is excellent.   Click here to search for Elounda holidays   Hersonissos   As one of Crete's liveliest resorts, Hersonissos has a great choice of shops, bars, nightclubs and watersports and also a very popular water park, making Hersonissos a favourite with families and couples alike. The harbour and waterfront are at the heart of Hersonissos and it is easy to while away the time stting watching the boats in the harbour and people watching !   Click here to search for Hersonissos holidays   Malia   The main coast road on the Greek island of Crete runs through the popular tourist resort of Malia. The town is full of tourist shops, hotels and restaurants. Malia has some of the best nightlife on offer anywhere in the Greek islands, mainly on the side road that runs down towards the great sandy beach. There are more bars, clubs and discos than you could expect to visit during one single holiday. On the beach at Malia there is plenty of watersports available and if you fancy a bit of culture you could take a look at the site of the ancient Minoan Palace at Ancient Malia nearby.   Malia can't be beaten when it comes to an all-action holiday for the young and lively crowd and all set next to a fantastic beach as well. What more could you ask for in a Greek island holiday !   Click here to search for Malia holidays   Rapaniana   Best suited for those in search of a quiet life, Rapaniana is a peaceful resort that is well located for exploring the beautiful scenery that is found in this part of Crete.   Rethymnon   The traditional old town of Rethymnon is full of character. Its narrow winding streets are lined with grand old houses that hardly appear to have changed in decades. The magnificent fortress and lovely harbour are what a holiday to Greece is all about, whilst the town and waterfront are packed with tavernas and coffe shops. With a large sandy beach, just outside the town, Rethymnon is perfect for those seeking a relaxed and authentic Greek islands holiday experience.   Click here to search for Rethymnon holidays   The sun sets in Crete over one of its many churches

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