What is the prettiest area to stay in Crete?

Best Place in Crete to Stay for First-Timers: Chania Easily the prettiest city on the island, Chania features a gorgeous harbor strung with sea-facing tavernas with a warren of pedestrian-only backstreets paved with pretty sandstone setts in the Old Town.



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Chania Town is probably the most beautiful town in Crete. The Old Town of Chania, with the evident Medieval style, is a wonderful place to walk around, lined up with elegant Venetian mansions.

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Elounda Gulf Villas has just earned it's place in my top 5 favourites and here's why. Elounda is a beautiful simple fishing village in the North of Crete. Over the years it's attracted the worlds rich and famous with the likes of Lady Gaga, Leonardo DiCaprio and the Saudi Royal Family choosing to holiday here.

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1. Santorini. In Santorini the blue of the sea blends with the blue of the sky and the blue roofs of the houses. This island, ranked among the best destinations for a honeymoon in Europe, is also one of the most beautiful Greek islands.

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Crete has the greatest concentration of ultra-luxurious hotels in Greece, most of them on and around the Elounda peninsula, about an hour east of the capital, Heraklion, and its airport.

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10 Places in Crete Only Locals Know
  • The Agrotouristic Village of Vamos.
  • Zacharioudakis Winery.
  • Islet of Gavdos.
  • The Fishing Village of Loutro.
  • Lefka Ori Mountains.
  • Kalogeros Beach.
  • Tromarisa Gorge.
  • Vreiko Cave.


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Crete is Greece's largest island—just driving from one end to the other makes for a five-hour journey, and there's much to do and see in between. If you want to experience all Crete has to offer, plan to spend a full week exploring its monasteries, olive groves, towns, and coast.

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The best time to visit Crete is from mid-May to June or from September to October. May brings with it warmer waters and beautiful wildflowers that can be spotted throughout the island's natural attractions.

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12 Most Beautiful Places in Greece
  • Temple of Poseidon, Sounion. ...
  • Navagio Beach, Zakynthos. ...
  • Corinth Canal, Corinth. ...
  • Old Venetian Port, Chania. ...
  • Oia, Santorini. Oia, Santorini. ...
  • Theater of Epidaurus, Epidaurus. Theater of Epidaurus, Epidaurus. ...
  • Old Town, Corfu. Old Town, Corfu. ...
  • Little Venice, Mykonos. Little Venice, Mykonos.


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Santorini. In Santorini the blue of the sea blends with the blue of the sky and the blue roofs of the houses. This island, ranked among the best destinations for a honeymoon in Europe, is also one of the most beautiful Greek islands. The easiest way is to book a direct flight to Santorini.

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Santorini is an ultimate spot for luxury vacations in Greece. The options for luxury accommodation in Santorini are limitless. You will enjoy high-end accommodation in the villages of the Caldera overlooking the famous volcano, stay steps away from the most romantic beaches, and stand in awe before the sunset in Oia.

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Outside the Sapphire Villa at Celestia Grand. This is the particular villa the Kardashians stayed in. The Sapphire Villa is the top-tier villa at Celestia Grand and offers the best sunset views on the property. Another angle on the private pool and picture-perfect sunset view.

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The largest Greek island has mild weather, pristine beaches, great offerings for foodies and wine lovers, hundreds of ancient sites, breathtaking landscapes and hiking paths and wild nightlife. It is the largest island in Greece, but has its own unique history and culture.

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