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Crete

Crete, known as the 'King of Greek Islands' is the largest and oldest of all the islands. The people of Crete have prospered for many years. Some people claim that Crete is the cradle of European culture!

Portland Direct Holidays offer holidays in CreteAs you travel through Crete you'll see reminders of a bygone era. Places like the Palace of Knossos, where the Minotaur is roumored to have been around. A holiday in Crete isn't all about the past. Crete is a modern holiday island with some outstanding resort complexes, including the award winning Sensatori in Lyttos Beach!

Let Portland Direct Holidays take you to Crete for your next holiday, and relax in the cultural heritage that is waiting for you.

Hotels And Apartments In Crete Offered By Portland Direct Holidays


Hersonissos, Crete


Hotel King Minos Palace with Portland Direct Holidays

Hotel King Minos Palace

The The King Minos Palace is only a few minutes walk from the beach. The complex is terraced into a hillside and the location cannot be bettered. Official tourist board rating for this hotel is 'Category A'.

The King Minos Palace is great for families and offers occasional live music, folklore show, entertainment programme 6 days a week, lounge with satellite TV and that all important bar area. More....


Hotel Nana Beach with Portland Direct Holidays

Hotel Nana Beach

The Hotel Nana Beach is a large hotel comprising of 500 guest rooms. Located against the coast with mountains visable in the distance. You will have the use of all 5 swimming pools during your holiday or you may choose to use the two pebble beaches.

On the food front, you have 3 A la carte restaurants, fish, Greek and Italian, offering seafood, pasta, moussaka etc. There are also 2 main restaurants. More....


Thomson Holidays currently offer the following holiday accommodation in Crete
Hotel King Minos Palace Hotel Nana Beach Selini Suites Aquila Rithymna Beach Grecotel El Greco

Crete Sunshine, Temperature and Rainfall Guide
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
London Sunshine Hours 2 2 4 5 6 7 6 6 5 3 2 1
Crete Sunshine Hours 3 3 5 6 8 11 13 12 10 6 3 3
London Temperature 5°c 5°c 7°c 9°c 13°c 15°c 18°c 18°c 15°c 11°c 7°c 5°c
Crete Temperature 11°c 12°c 14°c 17°c 24°c 24°c 26°c 26°c 24°c 20°c 17°c 14°c
London Rainfall 58mm 39mm 51mm 49mm 54mm 53mm 48mm 56mm 58mm 62mm 61mm 63mm
Crete Rainfall 16mm 15mm 55mm 68mm 115mm 94mm 97mm 77mm 84mm 55mm 39mm 20mm