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Welcome to incredible Crete

Crete Island, the cradle of European Civilization, and its friendly people wish you a nice staying! We promise that you will have an unforgettable Mediterranean travelling experience, whether you are visiting Crete for the first time or you are a regular visitor. This is the place where you can relax or discover the mountains, the sea, the towns and the countryside.


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Discover your Crete!

 Crete is the place where myths look like history and history is like a myth. From the distant past to the present day, every place on the island has a short or long story to tell.
Nature has given its best gifts to the Cretan landscape. Natural monuments are standing here, chiselled by the passage of time, narrating centuries-old stories. The alternations of the landscape are (...)
The island of Crete has a very lively entertainment style. The Cretan people, whether in peace or war, never gave up music and dance.
It is very easy to come to Crete and explore it. Crete offers excellent air connections with the rest of the world and it is also possible to reach Crete by ship. Travelling within Crete is also (...)
Beaches
Thousands kilometers of coasts, chiselled by the sea water and the wind, form the borders of its magnitude.
Taste
The Cretan diet is not just a variety of dishes laid on the table. It comprises a whole philosophy of life and represents the lifestyle of the Cretan people. In the Cretan culture food plays a (...)
Experience the unique "return to nature" feeling through the alternative tourism facilities of the island.
Crete is a land of saints and heroes. It has a long spiritual tradition, which includes its historical monuments, its churches, monasteries and country churches, as well as its mountains, gorges and (...)
Accommodation in Crete
Hotels
The home of "Xenia" Zeus, honoring their hospitality, developed consistently the hotel industry. The hallmark of the island is the hotel infrastructure that competes worthily against countries with a tradition in luxury tourism.
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Villas
The luxurious hotels and the amazing villas host each year well-known politicians, famous artists and athletes and important businessmen, receiving international prizes and creating a tradition of quality, luxury and glamour.
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Cottages
Apart from the typical hotel facilities, the rooms and the appartments, a constantly increasing number of agrotourism units, exactly following the traditional architectural styles, are the jewels of the coasts and the inland of the island.
Rooms for Rent
Crete has a wide choice of touristic infrastructures of the best quality in the world: From hyperluxurious hotels to hotels of higher or middle rank and other family-type quarters.

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About Crete

Crete, the 5th biggest Med Island, lies in the southern frontier of Europe. The proud and hospitable Cretan people are famous for its culture, innovative spirit and nutritional habits. Crete combines mountains and sea, the new alongside with the old and ancient with contemporary history. Itʼs a cultural crossroad due to its strategic geographical position. The island is one of the most popular Greek tourism destinations. The Region along with local national and international tourism agencies is programming and executes actions based on promotion and making known islandʼs competitive advantages by creating and enhancing infrastructure and related services.

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