Crete, the largest of the Greek islands, has had a fascinating history, and every square foot of it has a story to tell. A Villa Plus holiday provides a fantastic base from which to explore this rich island. You will relish the exceptional climate, dramatic scenery and snow-capped mountains, a spectacular coastline and lovely beaches, some fascinating towns with interesting history and architecture influenced by both Venetians and Turks, and many delightful little villages and hamlets. The main towns have all you need if you can tear yourself away from your private pool, including great shops and restaurants, and they share a rich history and culture. Chania is surrounded by a landscape of fertile plains, dramatic mountains, deep gorges and lovely beaches. It is a place of two halves: the buzzing new town and the atmospheric old town, with well-preserved reminders of its Venetian and Turkish past. Rethymnon has a romantic harbour and old town with great seafood restaurants and buzzing nightlife, a huge, central sandy beach with water sports galore, and impressive mountain scenery with charming villages to explore.
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