An island with exquisite 1,000 kilometres along coastline dotted with numerous coves, bays and peninsulas which offer a multitude of soft, sandy beaches along the beautiful blue Mediterranean Sea. Crete is one of the most popular European holiday destinations. It is the largest island in Greece and the fifth largest in the Mediterranean. There are many other jewels just waiting to be discovered by the adventurous explorers of holiday treasures. The summer is the time to come and discover Crete. Don't worry if it captures your heart - you can always come back next year!! It will welcome you with the sounds of Cretan lyre, its warm sun, a slice of cool red watermelon and a glass of iced raki!
Crete average temperatures: Crete nice to know:
Jan
11⁰c
Feb
12⁰c
Mar
14⁰c
Time difference:
GMT +2 hours
Apr
17⁰c
May
24⁰c
Jun
Capital:
Heraklion
Jul
26⁰c
Aug
Sep
Currency:
Euro
Oct
20⁰c
Nov
Dec
Flying time from Ireland:
4.30 hours