Cheap Crete Holidays
The largest of the Greek Islands, Crete is a little bit like a mini Greece with all the same criteria just on a smaller scale. If you rented a car and fancied a holiday exploring different areas of the island you would find plenty to keep you occupied. On the flip side should you fancy a hotel, some restaurants and a beach then an all-inclusive holiday in Crete will give you just that also.
Crete is technically divided in to 4 areas, Chania, Rethymno, Heraklion and Lasithi. However, each area offers pretty much the same thing - beaches, villages, historical sites, cultural sites and some night-life. History is quite prominent on the island of Crete with plenty of ancient ruins, monasteries, Venetian fortress and museums. The Minoan Palace of Knossos is a popular tourist Crete attraction. The villages and scenic roads around Crete are worth exploring as you get the opportunity to interact with the locals and experience Crete's very real sense of tradition.
For night-life that extends until the sun rises then Malia is your Crete destination. Big nightclubs and plenty of late night eateries to keep the hardcore moving through the night. The rest of the island and resorts have their fair share of nightclubs, restaurants and bars to enjoy a glass of raki so there is something available for all tastes.
Beaches in Crete come in all shapes and sizes from private resort beaches to smaller coves, to Europe's only Palm tree forest beach. Hiking and watersports are big activities for tourists and accommodation varies from budget hotels to big all-inclusive holiday resorts.