Vacation in a holiday home on Crete
Crete, the largest Greek island is valued both for its natural beauty and remarkable history. From Minoan palaces to Byzantine monasteries and from the isolated caves to the palm fringed beaches, Crete has every ingredient to fascinate a discerning traveller. Choose from the holiday homes on Crete offering spectacular views of the mountain ranges and dramatic gorges or book one of the pretty holiday rentals on the beachfront.
When to visit Crete and things to do
The best time to take a vacation in a holiday home in Crete is during May. It’s the ideal month for swimming and the mountains come alive with vibrant wildflowers. Rent holiday apartments way in advance if you plan a July or August visit. The best holiday homes are quickly booked up during these months making holiday houses hard to come by.
Walking tours of Crete are highly recommended and kayaking is an interesting way of getting around the island. Scuba diving and snorkelling can be enjoyed at the nearby island of Karavos, ideally during Spring and Autumn. The ancient palaces of Knossos and Mallia are a must visit for history lovers. So is the port of Hania in West Crete, which is reminiscent of its beautiful Venetian heritage. Hiking and trekking along the mountains and gorges are very popular here to destinations such as Lefka Ori, Dikti Mountain and Samaria Gorge.
Where to stay in Crete
Good value holiday apartments are mostly located in the inland villages and along the southern shoreline. For sun and sand, retreating to the holiday houses on the north coast is ideal. Crete’s capital city, Iraklio, with its round the clock party culture is also a great place to find holiday rentals. Kalamaki is also a popular destination.
The top rated locations on Crete
Neighbouring holiday regions Samaria Gorge National Park
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Agia Pelagia, Crete
Holiday home for max. 6 persons
Property no. 1555108
+ 1 morefrom USD 1,531for 1 weekApprox. 110 m², 3 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, pets are allowed (max. 1), TV, Wifi, washing machine, dishwasher, non-smoking property, sandy beach approx. 800 m, private pool, sea/lake view, architecture and design houses, Top Host 2021, cycladic houseThere is one further property type with one accommodation for this complex- from USD 1,531/week Holiday home for max. 6 persons, approx. 110 m², 3 bedrooms, property no. 1558049 Preview
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Panormos auf Kreta, Crete
Holiday apartment for max. 2 adults + 1 child
Property no. 1005895
+ 13 morefrom USD 565for 1 weekApprox. 65 m², 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, pets not allowed, satellite TV, Wifi, washing machine, sandy beach approx. 100 mThere are 4 further property types with 13 accommodations for this complex- from USD 526/week Holiday apartment for max. 2 adults + 1 child, approx. 65 m², 1 bedroom, property no. 1405925 Preview
- from USD 684/week Holiday apartment for max. 3 persons, approx. 45 m², 1 bedroom, property no. 857856 Preview
- from USD 447/week Holiday apartment for max. 3 persons, approx. 50 m², 1 bedroom, property no. 860222 (5 holiday apartments) Preview
- from USD 447/week Holiday apartment for max. 3 persons, approx. 50 m², 1 bedroom, property no. 847762 (6 holiday apartments) Preview
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Kissamos, Crete
Holiday home for max. 6 adults + 1 child
Property no. 1446844
+ 2 morefrom USD 949for 1 weekApprox. 120 m², 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, pets not allowed, satellite TV, Wifi, washing machine, dishwasher, sandy beach approx. 400 m, private pool, sea/lake viewThere are 2 further property types with 2 accommodations for this complex- from USD 949/week Holiday home for max. 6 adults + 1 child, approx. 120 m², 3 bedrooms, property no. 1479841 Preview
- from USD 949/week Holiday home for max. 6 adults + 1 child, approx. 120 m², 3 bedrooms, property no. 1480873 Preview
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Skouloufia, Crete
Holiday home for max. 6 adults + 2 children
Property no. 1450986
+ 1 morefrom USD 1,960for 1 weekApprox. 100 m², 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, pets not allowed, satellite TV, Wifi, washing machine, dishwasher, sandy beach approx. 5 km, private poolThere is one further property type with one accommodation for this complex- from USD 1,960/week Holiday home for max. 4 adults + 2 children, approx. 100 m², 3 bedrooms, property no. 1400262 Preview
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Tavronitis, Crete
Holiday home for max. 4 persons
Property no. 1501340
from USD 1,238for 1 weekApprox. 70 m², 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, pets not allowed, satellite TV, Wifi, washing machine, dishwasher, non-smoking property, shingle beach approx. 200 m, sea approx. 100 m, private pool, sea/lake view