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3 May 2026 | 7 nights | 2 people
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£678pp | 5★ all-inclusive Crete getaway w/flights + £200 off

Spa days, beach walks and classic Greek luxury.

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Crete: deluxe all-inc getaway w/flights + transfers

£568pp

All-inclusive • Flights

7-nights • October

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Crete: LUX* all-inc week with BA flights

£499pp

All-inclusive • Flights

7-nights • October

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Crete: luxury 5* Greek Island getaway w/flts, bags + transfers

£592pp

Breakfast • Flights

7-nights • April

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Crete: luxury 5* all-inc beach week with flights

£729pp

All-inclusive • Flights

7-nights • October

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Crete: Week at highly rated resort w/breakfast, flights, luggage & transfers

£327pp

Breakfast

7-nights • April

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Crete : All-inclusive 5* getaway at luxury Mitsis resort with flights

£1459pp

All-inclusive • Flights

7-nights • July

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Crete: ultra-luxury all-inc week w/luggage & flights

£1203pp

Half-board • Flights

7-nights • October

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Crete: luxury 5* half-board week w/luggage, flights & transfers (save 20%)

£893pp

Half-board • Flights

7-nights • August

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Save 45%

Crete: luxury half-board week with resort credit included

£424pp

Half-board • Flights option

7-nights

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Crete: deluxe half-board week with flights

£349pp

Half-board • Flights

7-nights • April

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Crete: deluxe all-inc Crete week with flights

£739pp

All-inclusive • Flights

7-nights • October

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About Crete

Holidays to Crete offer a truly unique experience, with its sandy beaches, stunning countryside and a wealth of myths and legends to explore. As the largest of the Greek Islands and fifth largest in the Mediterranean Sea, Crete has an impressive 650 miles of coastline to explore. From the cosmopolitan towns of Agios Nikolaos and Elounda in the Lassithi area, to the Blue Flag beaches and historical old town of Chania, and the family-friendly swathes of sand in the Rethymnon area, there's something for everyone. Not only does Crete boast incredible beaches, but it is also home to a rich history. It is credited with being the birthplace of modern civilisation, with evidence of this found at the Palace of Knossos in the Heraklion area. For those looking to explore the island's unspoilt scenery, Samaria Gorge is a must-see - the longest gorge in Europe, it's an hour's drive from Chania.

When to visit

If you're planning a holiday in Crete, our top picks for the best time to travel would be August

August

Largest of the Greek Islands, Crete boats a blend of Mediterranean cultures that can be seen in it's food, architecture and people. A favourite holiday destination for its long summer season

Books inspired by Crete

Our hand-picked selection of books to get you in the mood for your Crete holiday

Crete Blog posts

From the UK's most popular travel bloggers

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This week's successes: 27th April 2025

27th April 2025 by Stuart

There's a new win and some prize updates to let you know about this week... Joy and her husband Andrew have been having a lucky time: “Ooh another exciting win for us! My husband Andrew won the Jetpac prize in the Japan Nakama Instagram competition. It's a £500 flight voucher to be used on any airline on flightgift, plus two lounge passes and two fast track passes. We're deciding on the destination still but will probably use it towards something a bit different ... Excited to see where...

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This week's successes: 15th September 2024

16th September 2024 by Stuart

A lucky seven successes and one winner to report this week... New winners It was lovely to hear from Roger who let us know he won a competition we featured in July: “Hi Stuart. I look forward to your competition emails on Sunday mornings and I was amazed that I have been selected as a winner of a £2500 On the Beach holiday voucher in the Heidi Swain book competition from the publishers Simon & Schuster… I have booked a holiday with my wife and we are going to Mauritius....

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Visiting Knossos Palace in Crete: Everything You Need To Know!

10th July 2024 by Mini Adventures

Planning a trip to Crete? Don't miss out on a visit to Knossos Palace! The Palace has links to some of Greek mythology’s most thrilling legends, including the Labyrinth, Minotaur, and the story of Daedalus and Icarus....

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Review: Acqua Plus Water Park In Crete

13th June 2024 by The life of Spicers

Looking for things to do in Crete? A visit to Acqua Plus Water Park near Heraklion might just be the perfect day out. As the largest water park on the island, it promises a fun-filled experience. Wondering about the park's opening hours? Stay tuned to find out more about Acqua Plus Water Park in Crete....

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Day Trip To Elafonisi Island In Crete

13th June 2024 by The life of Spicers

If you find yourself exploring the beautiful island of Crete, a day trip to Elafonisi Island is a must, especially if you're in the South or West of the island. Situated on the southwest coast of Crete, Elafonisi is renowned for its stunning pink sands, which get their unique hue from crushed coral shells. The sight of the pink sand against the turquoise waters is truly mesmerising....

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How to spend one day in Rethymno, Crete

19th April 2024 by Mini Adventures

On one of their last days in Crete, Milly and their companions embarked on a scenic drive to the northern coast of the island to explore Rethymno (also spelled as 'Rethymnon'). Known for its bustling resorts, this charming city boasts a picturesque old town and stunning sea vistas. As Crete's third-largest city and the largest in the Greek archipelago, Rethymno has a rich history dating back to the Minoan period, with traces of early settlement believed to go as far back as the 11th and 12th...

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A guide to Crete with kids

1st March 2024 by Globalmouse Travels

Crete is perfect for family holidays, it has it all – sunshine, beautiful sea, welcoming people, child-friendly food. It is the largest of the Greek islands and the most southerly with a wonderful climate and some fantastic beaches. It’s one of our favourite places to visit, the children love it and I do too. The mountains in the centre roll gently and the huge fields of olive trees give it so much texture. There are big resorts and unspoilt mountain towns. Something for everyone and plenty...

Weather in Crete

Our month-by-month guide to the weather and climate in Crete

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January
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February
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March
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April
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May
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June
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July
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August
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September
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October
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November
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December