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The essentials of Crete

Crete is a Greek island in the Mediterranean, and it offers travellers a destination defined by its island setting. Visitors choosing where to stay here will find that daily life unfolds at the pace of the coast, with the sea shaping both the landscape and the way time is spent. It suits those who want a base that is clearly Greek and clearly island-based, with the Mediterranean close at hand throughout the stay.

Stayinto currently lists five day-charter and activity experiences on Crete. This is a focused selection rather than an overwhelming range, which makes it easier to compare options and decide how to spend a day. Guests planning time on the water or an organised outing can review these choices alongside their accommodation, so that travel plans and experiences fit together from the start.

Crete rewards a considered itinerary. Choose a stay here if you want a holiday built around the island itself, moving between time by the water and time ashore, and planning each day around the experiences that interest you most.

Cities

  • ChaniaChania
  • RethymnoRethymno
  • IerapetraIerapetra
  • GaziGazi
  • Aghios NikolaosAghios Nikolaos
  • SitiaSitia
  • MiresMires
  • KissamosKissamos

Highlights

  • Minoan Palatial CentresMinoan Palatial CentresLandmarkUNESCO World Heritage
  • Samariá Gorge National ParkSamariá Gorge National ParkLandmarkHistoric and architectural interest

Climate

Averages 2016-2025 at Iraklio

  1. 11°

    Jan

  2. 12°

    Feb

  3. 13°

    Mar

  4. 16°

    Apr

  5. 20°

    May

  6. 25°

    Jun

  7. 27°

    Jul

  8. 27°

    Aug

  9. 24°

    Sep

  10. 20°

    Oct

  11. 17°

    Nov

  12. 13°

    Dec

Jun – Aug

26°

Hours of sunshine
407 h
Rainfall
7 mm

Sea 26°

Dec – Feb

12°

Hours of sunshine
246 h
Rainfall
86 mm

Sea 18°

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Boats in Crete

Sfakia

Sfakia

Port of Sfakia

From 481€

Questions

What to see in Crete?
The guide leads with: Minoan Palatial Centres and Samariá Gorge National Park.
Where do the boats leave from in Crete?
Departures are from Port of Sfakia.