Crete Island – the mysterious homeland of the Minotaur. A luxurious resort for a family holiday among olive groves.
Crete Climate and Weather
The climate of Crete is Mediterranean. The swimming season here begins in mid-April and ends in mid-November. The best time to relax in Crete is from June to September.
Crete Beaches and Sea
The shores of Crete are caressed by three seas: in the west they are washed by the Ionian Sea, in the north – by the Aegean Sea, and in the south and east – by the Mediterranean. Sometimes the northern waters are called the Cretan Sea, and the southern – the Libyan (these are parts of the Mediterranean Sea). The water warms up very quickly, so already in mid-April the first tourists arrange a swim off the Cretan shores.
The beaches in Crete have different surfaces – there are sandy, pebble, and mixed areas. Perhaps the most favorite beach among vacationers is Elafonisi. Couples with children come here to the south of Crete – the entry into the water is very smooth, and the sand is soft, light pink. Lovers of snow-white sand, palm trees and silence choose the eastern beach of Vai. Divers come to Balos Bay, looking for pirate treasures in a sunken ship. In the capital of the island – in Heraklion – the sandy and pebble beach of Paleokastro is popular. In the Chania region, two beaches are noteworthy: Falasarna and Frangokastello (near the Venetian fortress).