Crete, the most southern island in Europe has everything!
It has a variety of features include traditional villages, modern cities, long sandy beaches, rocky bays, beach-bars & nightlife. There are magnificent mountain ranges, water-sports, tranquil locations and crystal clear waters. Bathed in clear sunlight 300 days of the year, the climate is one of the best in Europe.
The largest island of Greece, it's understandably the most popular travel and vacation destination. Greeks prefer it, Europeans prefer it and generally people from all over the world want to visit Crete, if they haven't already. Mykonos, Paros, Rhodes and the other Greek islands are also beautiful, but Crete is the biggest and has a unique culture, which is a great advantage in increasing its popularity.
Crete also has a magic radiance – truly! There is the supreme quality of the light here, the sharp rugged mountains meeting openly with clear blue seas. There is an abundance of wildlife, plants & flowers!
Crete has always enjoyed a reputation for being a particular favorite for holiday makers and tourists who take advantage of the vast number of available Crete holiday deals. It is estimated that around fifteen percent of all tourist arrivals in Greece touch down at the Heraklion city airport in Crete and from there they move on to visit the other popular Greek destinations.