{"id":13288,"date":"2021-04-29T16:52:10","date_gmt":"2021-04-29T14:52:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/vacations-in-crete-our-tips-for-a-wonderful-trip\/"},"modified":"2023-01-06T12:15:24","modified_gmt":"2023-01-06T11:15:24","slug":"vacations-in-crete-our-tips-for-a-wonderful-trip","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/en\/vacations-in-crete-our-tips-for-a-wonderful-trip\/","title":{"rendered":"Holidays in Crete: our tips for a wonderful trip in 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Sommaire<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #0c0c0c;color:#0c0c0c\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #0c0c0c;color:#0c0c0c\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/en\/vacations-in-crete-our-tips-for-a-wonderful-trip\/#How_to_travel_to_Crete\" >How to travel to Crete?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/en\/vacations-in-crete-our-tips-for-a-wonderful-trip\/#Cretan_airports\" >Cretan airports<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/en\/vacations-in-crete-our-tips-for-a-wonderful-trip\/#How_to_transfer_from_airports_in_Crete_to_your_hotel\" >How to transfer from airports in Crete to your hotel?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/en\/vacations-in-crete-our-tips-for-a-wonderful-trip\/#Entry_requirements_for_Crete\" >Entry requirements for Crete<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/en\/vacations-in-crete-our-tips-for-a-wonderful-trip\/#How_to_travel_to_Crete_by_ferry\" >How to travel to Crete by ferry?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/en\/vacations-in-crete-our-tips-for-a-wonderful-trip\/#What_to_do_in_Crete_in_2023\" >What to do in Crete in 2023?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/en\/vacations-in-crete-our-tips-for-a-wonderful-trip\/#1_Visit_Chania\" >1. Visit Chania<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/en\/vacations-in-crete-our-tips-for-a-wonderful-trip\/#2_Take_a_trip_to_Santorini\" >2. Take a trip to Santorini<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/en\/vacations-in-crete-our-tips-for-a-wonderful-trip\/#3_See_some_of_the_most_beautiful_beaches_in_the_world\" >3. See some of the most beautiful beaches in the world<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/en\/vacations-in-crete-our-tips-for-a-wonderful-trip\/#Where_to_go_in_Crete_with_your_family\" >Where to go in Crete with your family?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/en\/vacations-in-crete-our-tips-for-a-wonderful-trip\/#Where_to_party_and_go_out_in_Crete\" >Where to party and go out in Crete?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/en\/vacations-in-crete-our-tips-for-a-wonderful-trip\/#What_is_the_best_time_to_travel_to_Crete\" >What is the best time to travel to Crete?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/en\/vacations-in-crete-our-tips-for-a-wonderful-trip\/#Year-round_temperatures\" >Year-round temperatures<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/en\/vacations-in-crete-our-tips-for-a-wonderful-trip\/#What_is_the_sea_temperature_in_Crete\" >What is the sea temperature in Crete?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/en\/vacations-in-crete-our-tips-for-a-wonderful-trip\/#Which_island_to_visit_from_Crete\" >Which island to visit from Crete?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<span class=\"cb-itemprop\" itemprop=\"reviewBody\">\n<p>Are you thinking about taking a holiday in 2023 and wondering where to go? Look no further than the island of Crete! Located in the Mediterranean Sea, Crete is the largest and most populous of the Greek islands, and is known for its stunning beaches, ancient history, and delicious cuisine. From exploring the ruins of the Minoan civilization to soaking up the sun on a sandy beach, there is something for everyone on this beautiful island. In this article, we will provide tips on the best places to visit, where to stay, and what to do while on holiday in Crete. So pack your bags and get ready for an unforgettable trip to this Greek paradise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_travel_to_Crete\"><\/span>How to travel to Crete?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cretan_airports\"><\/span>Cretan airports<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Heraklion Nikos Kazantzakis International Airport is the main airport of Crete. But there are two other airports on site:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Chania, in the west of Crete and the other international airport of the island to fly to from France<\/li><li>Sitia, for domestic flights only.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_transfer_from_airports_in_Crete_to_your_hotel\"><\/span>How to transfer from airports in Crete to your hotel?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We give you direct solutions to organise your transfer from or to Crete airports (Heraklion and Chania):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div data-vi-partner-id=\"P00069272\" data-vi-language=\"en\" data-vi-currency=\"EUR\" data-vi-partner-type=\"AFFILIATE\" data-vi-url=\"338155P5,14675P5,14675P16,14675P17,174897P1,174897P3\" data-vi-campaign=\"holidays-in-crete-2023-transfer-airport\"><\/div>\n<script async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.viator.com\/orion\/partner\/widget.js\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Entry_requirements_for_Crete\"><\/span>Entry requirements for Crete<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-753\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1242\" height=\"769\" src=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/passeport-crete.png\" alt=\"Can I travel with an ID card to Greece?\" class=\"wp-image-5707\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/passeport-crete.png 1242w, https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/passeport-crete-300x186.png 300w, https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/passeport-crete-1024x634.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/passeport-crete-768x476.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1242px) 100vw, 1242px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Which ID to travel to the Greek island?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>An identity document (identity card or passport according to the requirements of the destination country). For UE citizens and others.<\/li><li>Departure authorization form signed by one of the parents with parental authority if the traveler is a minor.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:24px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aligncenter\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/en\/crete-what-are-the-formalities-for-entering-the-greek-island\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><em>LEARN MORE HERE<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:24px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_travel_to_Crete_by_ferry\"><\/span>How to travel to Crete by ferry?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Via the east of Italy, it is possible to take the ferry: in Ancona to be exact, which has a port of departure. If you are by car it is a good compromise between road and boat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To connect the Greek capital Athens to Crete, several ferries are also waiting for you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Ferry from Piraeus to Sitia. Anek Lines.<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Ferry from Rafina to Heraklion. Golden Star Ferries.<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Ferry from Rafina to Rethymnon. Golden Star Ferries.<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Ferry from Piraeus to Heraklion. Minoan lines.<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Ferry from Piraeus to Chania. Minoan lines<\/strong>.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_do_in_Crete_in_2023\"><\/span>What to do in Crete in 2023?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Visit_Chania\"><\/span>1. Visit Chania<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-1058\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1140\" height=\"530\" src=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/port-venitien-la-canee-crete.jpg\" alt=\"What to see in Chania?\" class=\"wp-image-5923\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/port-venitien-la-canee-crete.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/port-venitien-la-canee-crete-300x139.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/port-venitien-la-canee-crete-1024x476.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/port-venitien-la-canee-crete-768x357.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1140px) 100vw, 1140px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The city of Chania (also known as Canea or Chania in Greek) is one of the most beautiful and picturesque places on the island.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div data-vi-partner-id=\"P00069272\" data-vi-language=\"en\" data-vi-currency=\"EUR\" data-vi-partner-type=\"AFFILIATE\" data-vi-url=\"103489P2,120185P4,31606P44,181233P1,48031P1,66404P4\" data-vi-campaign=\"crete-holidays-2023-chania\"><\/div>\n<script async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.viator.com\/orion\/partner\/widget.js\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<p>Second largest city in Crete after Heraklion, <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Chania<\/span> is a cosmopolitan place full of charm. Its historic center classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, its Venetian port, its majestic facades and its terraced waterfront make this city a privileged place to stay in Crete.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Take_a_trip_to_Santorini\"><\/span>2. Take a trip to Santorini<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Santorini is probably the most famous of the Greek islands. It is located in the Cyclades archipelago, in the middle of the Aegean Sea.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/santorini-1948680_960_720.jpg\" alt=\"Greece flag\" class=\"wp-image-110\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/santorini-1948680_960_720.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/santorini-1948680_960_720-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/santorini-1948680_960_720-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/santorini-1948680_960_720-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/santorini-1948680_960_720-360x240.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Very close to Crete, <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/en\/what-to-do-in-santorini-the-incredible-greek-archipelago\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Santorini<\/a><\/span>, the most famous village in Greece, is served by about 50 Cretan ferries throughout the week, at a cost of about 2 hours of travel and 48\u20ac per person.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div data-vi-partner-id=\"P00069272\" data-vi-language=\"en\" data-vi-currency=\"USD\" data-vi-partner-type=\"AFFILIATE\" data-vi-url=\"309562P3,6174P147,6174P48,6761P16,341652P9\"><\/div>\n<script async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.viator.com\/orion\/partner\/widget.js\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_See_some_of_the_most_beautiful_beaches_in_the_world\"><\/span>3. See some of the most beautiful beaches in the world<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Crete, this Greek island located in the south of Europe, isolated in the heart of the Mediterranean Sea, has the happiness to possess among the most beautiful beaches of the continent and, let&#8217;s not be afraid to say it, of the world!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:26px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aligncenter\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/en\/pink-sand-wild-creek-palm-grove-what-are-the-10-most-beautiful-beaches-in-crete\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><em>SEE OUR RANKING OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL BEACHES IN CRETE!<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:26px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Among these wonders of nature, go without hesitation:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>In <mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/elafonisos-que-faire\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Elafonisi<\/a><\/mark><\/li><li>Seitan Limania<\/li><li><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/balos-beach-guide-de-voyage\/\">Balos Beach<\/a><\/span><\/li><li>Gramvoussa<\/li><li>Vai<\/li><li>Preveli Beach<\/li><li><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Matala<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"746\" height=\"559\" data-id=\"5723\" src=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/elafonisi-plage.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5723\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/elafonisi-plage.jpg 746w, https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/elafonisi-plage-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 746px) 100vw, 746px\" \/><figcaption>Elafonisi<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"539\" data-id=\"5407\" src=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/seitan-limania-plage.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5407\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/seitan-limania-plage.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/seitan-limania-plage-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/seitan-limania-plage-768x431.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><figcaption>Seitan Limania<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"910\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"5323\" src=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/balos-crete.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5323\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/balos-crete.jpg 910w, https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/balos-crete-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/balos-crete-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 910px) 100vw, 910px\" \/><figcaption>Balos Beach<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1068\" height=\"633\" data-id=\"5399\" src=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/plage-crete-vai.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5399\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/plage-crete-vai.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/plage-crete-vai-300x178.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/plage-crete-vai-1024x607.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/plage-crete-vai-768x455.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1068px) 100vw, 1068px\" \/><figcaption>Vai Beach<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"472\" data-id=\"12111\" src=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/preveli-plage-crete.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12111\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/preveli-plage-crete.png 840w, https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/preveli-plage-crete-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/preveli-plage-crete-768x432.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><figcaption>Preveli Beach<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"871\" height=\"747\" data-id=\"5403\" src=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/matala-plage-crete.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5403\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/matala-plage-crete.jpg 871w, https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/matala-plage-crete-300x257.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/matala-plage-crete-768x659.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 871px) 100vw, 871px\" \/><figcaption>Matala Beach<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The stroll in the palm grove of Pr\u00e9veli is usually one of the favorites of tourists and families! Preveli with its monastery and its beautiful beach is a visit not to be missed. The walk in the palm grove below is a must.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_go_in_Crete_with_your_family\"><\/span>Where to go in Crete with your family?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Visit Crete with your family, here is the program:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Take several days to go to the prettiest Crete village, Kalyves, <\/li><li>Then to Chania, 20km away, one of Crete main cities and an open museum to discover Crete Venetian and Arabic past,<\/li><li>Explore Balos Beach and Elafonisi Beach, the 2 craziest beaches of the island<\/li><li>A few days in the capital of the island, Heraklion, to visit the city, its surrounding seaside cities (Hersonissos and Malia in particular) as well as the unavoidable archaeological site of Knossos Palace.<\/li><li>Finally, head to the south and east of the island to discover the charm of the hippie village of Matala and its incredible beach, but also the island of lepers Spinalonga or the local St Tropez: Agios Nikolaos.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"819\" data-id=\"14479\" src=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/kalyves-crete.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14479\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/kalyves-crete.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/kalyves-crete-300x205.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/kalyves-crete-1024x699.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/kalyves-crete-768x524.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption>Kalyves<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"638\" data-id=\"12347\" src=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/chania-visiter.png\" alt=\"visit-chania\" class=\"wp-image-12347\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/chania-visiter.png 960w, https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/chania-visiter-300x199.png 300w, https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/chania-visiter-768x510.png 768w, https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/chania-visiter-100x65.png 100w, https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/chania-visiter-360x240.png 360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><figcaption>Chania<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"896\" height=\"597\" data-id=\"11771\" src=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/balos-lagon.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11771\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/balos-lagon.png 896w, https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/balos-lagon-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/balos-lagon-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/balos-lagon-360x240.png 360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 896px) 100vw, 896px\" \/><figcaption>Balos<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"973\" height=\"649\" data-id=\"5315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/elafonisi-crete.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5315\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/elafonisi-crete.jpg 973w, https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/elafonisi-crete-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/elafonisi-crete-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/elafonisi-crete-360x240.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 973px) 100vw, 973px\" \/><figcaption>Elafonisi<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"638\" data-id=\"12343\" src=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/heraklion-visiter.png\" alt=\"visit-heraklion\" class=\"wp-image-12343\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/heraklion-visiter.png 960w, https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/heraklion-visiter-300x199.png 300w, https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/heraklion-visiter-768x510.png 768w, https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/heraklion-visiter-100x65.png 100w, https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/heraklion-visiter-360x240.png 360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><figcaption>Heraklion<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"410\" data-id=\"5731\" src=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/croisiere-spinalonga.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5731\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/croisiere-spinalonga.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/croisiere-spinalonga-300x120.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/croisiere-spinalonga-768x308.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Spinalonga<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>To sleep comfortably in Crete, here are the most pleasant cities:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Chania.<\/li><li><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/vacances-a-rethymno-crete\/\">Rethymnon<\/a><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/heraklion-decouvrez-la-capitale-de-la-crete\/\">Heraklion<\/a><\/span><\/li><li><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/en\/agios-nikolaos-5-must-sees\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Agios Nikolaos<\/a><\/mark>.<\/li><li><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/en\/visit-sitia-postcard-city-of-crete\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sitia<\/a><\/mark>.<\/li><li>Matala.<\/li><li><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/en\/chersonissos-our-4-must-dos-to-do-on-the-spot\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hersonissos<\/a><\/mark>.<\/li><li><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/en\/visit-malia-in-crete-family-seaside-resort\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Malia<\/a><\/mark>.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_party_and_go_out_in_Crete\"><\/span>Where to party and go out in Crete?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-1626\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" src=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/mykonos-1024x684.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7243\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/mykonos-1024x684.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/mykonos-300x201.png 300w, https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/mykonos-768x513.png 768w, https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/mykonos-360x240.png 360w, https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/mykonos.png 1119w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>You like to party and your next trip is planned on the island of the gods? Here is our selection of the best places in Crete to <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/en\/our-3-cities-where-to-party-in-crete\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\">party in Crete<\/mark><\/a><\/span>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Gefsis experiences (Heraklion)<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Swing Thing (Heraklion)<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Magazi Nightclub (Heraklion)<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Island of desire (Heraklion)<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Mojo bar (Analipsi)<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Peacock Tail Bar (Chania)<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Alexandros Roof Cocktail Bar (Agios Nikolaos)<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Yanni&#8217;s Rock Bar (Agios Nikolaos)<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Rob&#8217;s Corner pub (Agios Nikolaos)<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The best time to go to Crete is from April to October. The summer season is by far the most popular time to visit the most beautiful places in Crete. From June to September: you will have a lot of sun and very little rain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_best_time_to_travel_to_Crete\"><\/span>What is the best time to travel to Crete?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Year-round_temperatures\"><\/span>Year-round temperatures<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"cb-tabs\"><ul><li><a href=\"#\">January<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#\">February<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#\">March <\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#\">April<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#\">May<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#\">June<\/a><\/li><\/ul><div class=\"cb-panes\"><div class=\"cb-tab-content\">11 \u00e0 16\u00b0<\/div><div class=\"cb-tab-content\">11 \u00e0 16\u00b0<\/div><div class=\"cb-tab-content\">12 \u00e0 17\u00b0<\/div><div class=\"cb-tab-content\">14 \u00e0 21\u00b0<\/div><div class=\"cb-tab-content\">17 \u00e0 24\u00b0<\/div><div class=\"cb-tab-content\">21 \u00e0 27\u00b0<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"cb-tabs\"><ul><li><a href=\"#\">July<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#\">August<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#\">Seven<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#\">October<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#\">November<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#\">Dec<\/a><\/li><\/ul><div class=\"cb-panes\"><div class=\"cb-tab-content\">23 \u00e0 28\u00b0<\/div><div class=\"cb-tab-content\">23 \u00e0 29\u00b0<\/div><div class=\"cb-tab-content\">21 \u00e0 27\u00b0<\/div><div class=\"cb-tab-content\">19 \u00e0 25\u00b0<\/div><div class=\"cb-tab-content\">16 \u00e0 21\u00b0<\/div><div class=\"cb-tab-content\">13 \u00e0 18\u00b0<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>So Crete at the beginning of October is rather perfect, the temperatures are still mild. Depending on the year, the temperature can drop to 11\u00b0C and rise to 33\u00b0C.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Same for May, June and September.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition, these months will allow you to :<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>to meet less people in tourist places<\/li><li>pay less for your accommodation on site.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_sea_temperature_in_Crete\"><\/span>What is the sea temperature in Crete?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-727\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"746\" height=\"559\" src=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/randonnee-crete-elafonissi.jpg\" alt=\"What is the most beautiful beach in Crete?\" class=\"wp-image-5695\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/randonnee-crete-elafonissi.jpg 746w, https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/randonnee-crete-elafonissi-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 746px) 100vw, 746px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The best time to go to Crete is from April to October. This is THE time for you among the most beautiful beaches of the island:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Beach of Triopetra.<\/li><li>Beach of Elafonisi.<\/li><li>Beach of Balos.<\/li><li>Beach of Agios Pavlos.<\/li><li>Beach of Vai.<\/li><li>Beach of Falassarna.<\/li><li>Beach of Kommos.<\/li><li>Beach of Preveli.<\/li><li>Beach of Matala.<\/li><li>Gramvoussa.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The temperature of the sea varies from 16 \u00b0 to 26 \u00b0.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The wettest months are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>November,<\/li><li>January<\/li><li>and December.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_island_to_visit_from_Crete\"><\/span>Which island to visit from Crete?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/O%C3%B9-est-l%C3%AEle-de-Corfou.jpeg\" alt=\"Where is the island of Corfu?\" class=\"wp-image-1572\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>There are a total of 49 ferry routes per week on 8 ferry routes that are operated by 4 companies:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Minoan Lines,<\/li><li>Anek Lines,<\/li><li>SeaJets<\/li><li>and Golden Star Ferries.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The fastest crossing takes about 1 hour and 50 minutes (Heraklion to Thera (Santorini)).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Among the most beautiful Greek islands to visit, we recommend :<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Mykonos,<\/li><li>Santorini,<\/li><li>Hydra<\/li><li>and Corfu<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Absolutely beautiful islands where it is difficult not to fall in love with the white villages, the paradisiacal beaches, the small shopping streets and the breathtaking views.<\/p>\n<\/span>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you thinking about taking a holiday in 2023 and wondering where to go? 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