Best For The Relaxing Beach Life

The largest island in Greece, Crete has nearly 1000km of coastline and some of the most beautiful beaches in the whole of Europe, including Elafonisi Beach—often named one of the world's best beaches.

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Crete is also a great destination for walking and exploring historical sites. There are several picturesque towns such as Chania and Rethymno, Samaria Gorge, the longest trekking gorge in Europe, and Knossos, a large Bronze Age archaeological site and, so it has been called, Europe's oldest city.

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RECOMMENDED RESTAURANTS AND BEACH CLUBS

Palm Beach Club

Bar and pool on Hersonissos beach

Avli Hotel, Lounge & Restaurant

Set in a magnificent 16th-century Venetian villa in Rethymno’s old town, Crete, Avli Hotel & Restaurant is an ode to the area's rich heritage and a tasteful gourmet restaurant.

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In a nutshell, Avli is fine-dining with exceptional service in a traditional setting. Diners can expect gourmet meals built around Cretan traditions, locally sourced ingredients, and a great collection of Greek and Cretan wines.