Heraklion is the island of Crete's main city and key business centre, with cafes, clubs, designer shops and many cultural centres. It concentrates most of the economical activity of the island, and is the main port of entry to Crete for the majority of visitors. History is very much alive in Heraklion and the most important of the islands museums, the Natural History museum, and many others are here and the Palace of Knossos is nearby. The central square while surrounded by cafes, stores and restaurants, is dominated by the fountain of the Lions, built in 1628. The city of Heraklion still enjoys its reputation as one of the most attractive Mediterranean capitals.
Chania is a city of unique beauty, filled with an abundance of fragrant flowers, and boasting a rich cultural heritage. The former capital of the island, Chania is the most poetic city of Crete and has seen and survived many invaders. It's picturesque Venetian harbour set against the White Mountains, is attractive to both visitors and locals for it's beauty. Chania's is the main centre of western Crete with a vast selection of wonderful shops and restaurants, and museums. Chania, with wonderful houses, parks and squares, and narrow paved alleys offers something for all. When you walk through the city of Chania, it leaves you with a pleasant taste of beauty.
Rethmynon is now known as Crete's richest cultural town on the beach and the locals take great pride of their heritage. It represents a place of contrasts, with a long and remarkable history as well as untouched places of natural beauty and traditions. It has a combination of the charm of the old town and graced with a long, sandy beach stretching for miles. The Old town offers a mix of architecture and history, with its contemporary buildings, traditional houses as well as mosques and Byzantine churches.
In contrast, is the modern day, lively beach areas with many tavernas and bars.
Sitia is a small and pleasant coastal town, built in a semicircle and a typical mediterranean port. The locals of the Sitia region are known as the friendliest on the island of Crete.
Sitia is also an important source of wealth due to its industrial growth, commerce, agriculture and export.
Archaeological sites, palm-forested beaches, sparkling bays and fascinating treks across the mountains just to name a few on offer.
Beautiful picturesque tavernas, refreshment stands, country restaurants, bars, clubs and cafeterias are at your disposal, together with and endless stretch of beach, makes this a truly wonderful place.
Agios Nikolaos in the magnificent island of Crete has wonderful sunshine for more than 300 days in the entire year! Agios Nikolaos combines traditional hospitality with the authenticity of the genuine Cretan way of life. It is a picturesque and very popular resort with a harbour area full of activity with restaurants and cafes providing cosmopolitan atmosphere, although the town itself has retained it's traditional style.
Agios Nikolaos is built around a picturesque lake at the north western side of the Merabello bay, the biggest bay in Crete. The beauty here is endless.
Elounda is one of the most luxurious resorts in Greece but has still managed to maintain its unique local atmosphere and ambiance, many of the surrounding villages still much the same as they were many years ago. Elounda has a wonderful indented coastline, shaded beaches, crystal clear waters and a tranquil atmosphere. It is a large and lively Cretan village with it's main square being the focal point of activity and the rest of the resort lined with shops and tavernas overlooking the little harbour, full of pretty, brightly coloured fishing boats.
Hersonissos nowadays is considered as the most developed tourist resort of Crete and very cosmopolitan, made up of several small villages and the main area of Port Hersonissos. It keeps the name of the ancient city that was located in the place where the harbour is today. The waterfront of Hersonissos is lined with music bars, discos, tavernas and superb shopping. The resort has one of the largest and most beautiful beaches on the island with sand and shingle. There are also small pretty creeks around the resort with white sand and turquoise water with an array of water-sports to hand.
The ancient town of Ierapetra is on the south coast of Crete, has the longest beach on Crete and crystal clear waters. It has a pleasing waterfront and a good beach and has more of a local atmosphere than other resorts and larger towns. In the area of Ierapetra you will find old stone farmhouses, monasteries and villages perched on mountain ridges. There is a coastline of rocks but also lots of endless sandy or pebble beaches in and around the area.
Malia is a coastal town just 34 km west of Heraklion and although it is usually compared to Hersonisos, Malia is completely different. It has one of the longest stretches of beach in Crete and provides a wide selection of amenities.
