Holiday rentals in Crete

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Earthen home in Αγία Πελαγία

4.95 out of 5 average rating, 140 reviews

Stylish house 2 steps from the beach with sea view

Beautiful house 79 square meters with great sea view just 60 metres from sandy beach of traditional village Agia Pelagia! Property have private terrace with flowers and trees and view of cretan sea! industrial design with hand made furnitures from wood and iron , hight ceiling ,large living room with kitchen, 2 private rooms, 1 private toilet, washing machine for clothes and dishes, oven, machine for filter coffee, sun heater and fast heater for water, large fridge, 2 air codition, 42 led tv

21–28 Nov

£75 per night
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Bus in Neapoli

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 169 reviews

The Old Bus "Away with the fairies"

In a pure and wild coast of Crete, we have The Old Bus-residence and its Art Studio, next to the sea, overlooking the horizon from sunrise to sunset. Suitable for travelers who are looking for something magical, who want to connect to themselves and the land, this IS the place! Away of city's noises, in nature's harmony, you feel peace. As there is really nothing around but nature, sea, sky and imposing rocky hills, it really offers a space to simply 'be', watch the stars, be quiet and connect

9–16 Nov

£46 per night
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Flat in Agios Nikolaos

5.0 out of 5 average rating, 201 reviews

The Splash

Unique city apartment A ground floor apartment (63 sq mtrs) featuring a large bedroom with a top quality mattress, a distinctive shower room, a fully equipped kitchen, free internet access (both ethernet and WiFi), TV's (each in every room( one with sat & the other with sat&Netflix connection), a large living room offering space and stunning views to Ammoudi beach (a barefoot walk of a minute). Located in a busy as well as fancy neighhorhood 10 minutes walk from the lake of Agios Nikolaos

7–14 Apr

£77 per night

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Other great holiday rentals in Crete

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Bungalow in Kerames

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 77 reviews

03 Bungalow in Kerames Rethymno Manuel

9–16 Nov

£74 per night
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Villa in Margarites

5.0 out of 5 average rating, 23 reviews

Sunshine Villa - Fairytale countryside villa!

7–14 Aug

£386 per night
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Villa in Agios Nikolaos

5.0 out of 5 average rating, 31 reviews

Beachfront villa Phi, jacuzzi and amazing views

2–9 Dec

£417 per night
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Apartment in Koutsouras

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 32 reviews

Almare. A gem in front of the sea waves.

20–27 Oct

£93 per night
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Home in Lasithi

4.95 out of 5 average rating, 73 reviews

Blue and Sea vol2

7–14 Mar

£80 per night
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Villa in Agia Galini

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 74 reviews

Sea Breeze (ecological villa)

1–8 Oct

£142 per night
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Home in Mochlos

4.89 out of 5 average rating, 88 reviews

Mochlos SeaView

27 Dec – 3 Jan

£91 per night
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Villa in Bali

5.0 out of 5 average rating, 8 reviews

Mayana Luxury Villa, an infinite blue experience

12–19 Nov

£352 per night
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Villa in Chania

5.0 out of 5 average rating, 13 reviews

Villa Nefelia - Infinity Pool

6–13 Oct

£645 per night
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Home in Mochlos

5.0 out of 5 average rating, 5 reviews

Mochlos Beach Studio

7–14 Jan

£136 per night
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Villa in Agios Pavlos

5.0 out of 5 average rating, 46 reviews

Altera-Hebe beach villa, pool (adults only)

24–31 May

£247 per night
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Home in Iraklio

5.0 out of 5 average rating, 30 reviews

High end loft with free parking, hammam and sauna.

6–13 Feb

£115 per night

Your guide to Crete

All About Crete

Not only is Crete the largest of the Greek islands, but it’s also the fifth biggest in the entire Mediterranean. With a dramatic mountain range rising out of the sea and running across its 160-mile-wide span and natural harbors peppered along its northern coast, the varied topography means there’s something for everyone. Adventurers flock to hike the peaks of the White Mountains, beachcombers marvel at the pink hue of the sandy beaches of Elafonisi, celebrity jetsetters enjoy the high life in the former fishing village of Elounda, and towns like Agios Nikolaos manage to mix it all, with nature, marinas, shopping, and beaches.


The best time to stay in a holiday rental in Crete

As the most southern of the Greek islands, Crete’s temperatures tend to be a touch lower than its neighbors. Its mountainous areas add to cooler air flow, making the island-wide averages in the 50s and 60s Fahrenheit in the summer, but in the mid-60s to mid-80s on the northern side. As the rainy season comes (January through March), so do the chills, with averages in the 30s and 40s and high 40s to 60s in the north. Spring and fall are ideal travel periods, with a general range of 50s to 60 degrees Fahrenheit. Seawater may be cooler in the spring than fall, but nature is in full bloom in April and May. With its varied zones, pack in layers to prepare for any kind of weather.


Top things to do in Crete

Palace of Knossos

The size of two football fields, the ruins of this palace date back to the prehistoric Minoan civilization (part of the Bronze Age), which ended around 1100 B.C.E.

Rethymnon Old Town

Venetian Renaissance architecture is garnished with Turkish touches in the narrow lanes of this seaside neighborhood.

Samaria Gorge

The highlight of the island’s White Mountains is this massive gorge — thought to be Europe’s longest — at an altitude of about 4,000 feet. A day-long, 10-mile hike leads to Agia Roumeli, where a boat ride back to Chora Sfakion passes by some of Crete’s most beautiful beaches.

Heraklion Architectural Museum

For codebreakers, this may be one of the best places to try to solve a mystery. The Phaistos Disk clay tablet, with symbols etched from the Minoan period, still hasn’t been deciphered — and that’s just one highlight of the impressive prehistoric collection.

Malia

The small northern coastal town has the best of both worlds. There’s Old Town, with its charming narrow streets, and Dimokratias Street — better known as Beach Road — with its lively nightlife. Nearby Hersonissos (also written Chersonissos) provides a scaled-back version of both.

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