Crete tips

Crete’s authentic charm unveiled at the new Phāea Traditional House.

At a recent Belgrade workshop, Deputy Mayor Konstantinos Gasparakis discussed Rethymno’s appeal to Serbian tourists, focusing on sustainability and cultural similarities.

A partnership with SLH marks a new chapter in the hotel’s journey, emphasizing its dedication to creating unforgettable guest experiences.

Greece’s largest island, Crete is the do-it-all destination of the Aegean. You come for the obvious: beaches, and the resorts that sit on them. But much more than that, Crete ticks many other boxes that make it an immersive European island getaway. For one, there’s incredible history here thanks to the millenia of civilizations—from the ancient Minoans to the Venetians, Ottomans, and everything in between.

Crete has easily the longest summers in Greece, and there are plenty of beaches with which to fill those long, lazy summer days. Whether you’re into watersports, skinny dipping or good old-fashioned sunbathing, the island almost certainly has a stretch of sand to suit your tastes. Take a look at our guide to the best beaches in Crete.