{"id":2303,"date":"2023-02-12T22:39:31","date_gmt":"2023-02-12T11:39:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/why-crete-is-a-must-on-your-greek-island-itinerary\/"},"modified":"2024-05-31T11:02:06","modified_gmt":"2024-05-31T01:02:06","slug":"why-crete-is-a-must-on-your-greek-island-itinerary","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/why-crete-is-a-must-on-your-greek-island-itinerary\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Crete is a Must on Your Greek Island Itinerary\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong><em>From turquoise tides and pink-sand beaches, to ancient ruins, windmills and hillside villages \u2013 the magic of Crete is waiting to be discovered.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dreaming of Greece? Prepare to fall in love with white-washed homes and history-steeped architecture framed by sapphire seas and striking sunsets, rugged hillsides lined with olive groves and a multitude of islands begging to be explored. One place you simply can\u2019t miss? Crete: a Mediterranean marvel with something for all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Gorgeous weather, pristine sands and turquoise tides are the obvious drawcards, but there&#8217;s more to this island oasis than beachside bliss. Be spellbound by the pink sands of enchanting Elafonisi, discover the archaeological treasures of the Minoans, savour traditional mouthwatering Cretan cuisine and indulge in five-star resort luxury.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"lux_UI lux_offer_carousel\">\n\t\n\t<h3>Discover Crete<\/h3>\t\n\t<section class=\"splide lux_offer_carousel_feed\" aria-label=\"Luxury Escapes: Discover Crete\">\n\t\n\t\t<div class=\"splide__arrows\">\n\t\t<button class=\"splide__arrow splide__arrow--prev\"><\/button>\n\t\t<button class=\"splide__arrow splide__arrow--next\"><\/button>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t<div class=\"splide__track\">\n\t\t<div class=\"splide__list\">\n\t\t\t\n<div id=\"offer_006RF00000SDY5NYAX\" class=\"splide__slide offer_item type_hotel cacheid_83dcb9ecab0c5c3a2c1354b257f4e624\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/offer\/cayo-exclusive-resort-and-spa-crete-greece-europe\/006RF00000SDY5NYAX\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer Flash carousel LuxPlus   \" data-name=\"Cayo Exclusive Resort &#038; Spa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\">\t<div class=\"offer_preview\">\n\t\t<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/mhaejxsf37mujekqqi.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_250\/mhaejxsf37mujekqqi.webp 250w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_400\/mhaejxsf37mujekqqi.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_600\/mhaejxsf37mujekqqi.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_800\/mhaejxsf37mujekqqi.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/mhaejxsf37mujekqqi.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 250px, 250px\" alt=\"Cayo Exclusive Resort &amp; Spa, Crete, Greece\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"><\/figure>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"offer_details\">\n\t\t<div class=\"tags\"><\/div><div class=\"location\"><i><\/i><span>Crete, Greece<\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">Cayo Exclusive Resort &amp; Spa<\/div><div class=\"tagline\">Tranquil Crete Private Pool Retreat with Daily Breakfast, Nightly Dinner &#038; Sunset Cocktails<\/div><div class=\"deal_info\"><div class=\"nights\">5 nights, 1 room from<\/div><div class=\"range luxplus\"><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$1,849<\/span><span class=\"type\"> total<\/span><span class=\"with_luxplus\"> with <em><\/em><\/span><\/div><div class=\"range range_small\"><span class=\"label\">Non-member<\/span><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$1,919<\/span><\/div><div class=\"value_box\"><span class=\"value\">Valued up to US$4,227<\/span><span class=\"percentage\">-54%<\/span><\/div><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"offer_006RF00000SJM4kYAH\" class=\"splide__slide offer_item type_hotel cacheid_83dcb9ecab0c5c3a2c1354b257f4e624\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/offer\/paralos-venus-suites-crete-greece-europe\/006RF00000SJM4kYAH\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer Flash carousel LuxPlus   \" data-name=\"Paralos Venus Suites\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\">\t<div class=\"offer_preview\">\n\t\t<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/thuul57m4kwzc3jyh3og.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_250\/thuul57m4kwzc3jyh3og.webp 250w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_400\/thuul57m4kwzc3jyh3og.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_600\/thuul57m4kwzc3jyh3og.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_800\/thuul57m4kwzc3jyh3og.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/thuul57m4kwzc3jyh3og.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 250px, 250px\" alt=\"Paralos Venus Suites, Crete, Greece\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"><\/figure>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"offer_details\">\n\t\t<div class=\"tags\"><div class=\"countdown\" data-type=\"offer\" data-time-remaining=\"230098\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"location\"><i><\/i><span>Crete, Greece<\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">Paralos Venus Suites<\/div><div class=\"tagline\">Adults-Only Crete Luxury Suites with Daily Breakfast, Nightly Dinner &#038; Sunset Cocktail<\/div><div class=\"deal_info\"><div class=\"nights\">5 nights, 1 suite from<\/div><div class=\"range luxplus\"><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$549<\/span><span class=\"type\"> total<\/span><span class=\"with_luxplus\"> with <em><\/em><\/span><\/div><div class=\"range range_small\"><span class=\"label\">Non-member<\/span><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$629<\/span><\/div><div class=\"value_box\"><span class=\"value\">Valued up to US$2,219<\/span><span class=\"percentage\">-71%<\/span><\/div><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"offer_006RF00000PPZ94YAH\" class=\"splide__slide offer_item type_hotel cacheid_83dcb9ecab0c5c3a2c1354b257f4e624\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/offer\/acro-suites-an-slh-hotel-crete-greece-europe\/006RF00000PPZ94YAH\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer LPC carousel LuxPlus   \" data-name=\"Acro Suites, an SLH Hotel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\">\t<div class=\"offer_preview\">\n\t\t<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/kzw7hjik58oug49h2hsc.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_250\/kzw7hjik58oug49h2hsc.webp 250w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_400\/kzw7hjik58oug49h2hsc.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_600\/kzw7hjik58oug49h2hsc.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_800\/kzw7hjik58oug49h2hsc.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/kzw7hjik58oug49h2hsc.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 250px, 250px\" alt=\"Acro Suites, an SLH Hotel, Agia Pelagia, Greece\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"><\/figure>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"offer_details\">\n\t\t<div class=\"tags\"><\/div><div class=\"location\"><i><\/i><span>Agia Pelagia, Greece<\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">Acro Suites, an SLH Hotel<\/div><div class=\"tagline\">Crete Boutique Adults-Only Hideaway with Private Pool &#038; Bath House<\/div><div class=\"deal_info\"><div class=\"nights\">3 nights, 1 suite from<\/div><div class=\"range luxplus\"><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$1,462<\/span><span class=\"type\"> total<\/span><span class=\"with_luxplus\"> with <em><\/em><\/span><\/div><div class=\"range range_small\"><span class=\"label\">Non-member<\/span><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$1,309<\/span><\/div><div class=\"value_box\"><span class=\"value\">Valued up to US$1,690<\/span><span class=\"percentage\">-10%<\/span><\/div><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"offer_006Ii000002HufUIAS\" class=\"splide__slide offer_item type_hotel cacheid_83dcb9ecab0c5c3a2c1354b257f4e624\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/offer\/amirandes-crete-greece-europe\/006Ii000002HufUIAS\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer LPC carousel LuxPlus   \" data-name=\"Amirandes, A Grecotel Resort To Live\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\">\t<div class=\"offer_preview\">\n\t\t<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/gqg07xxgnt8ol0n5wfw.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_250\/gqg07xxgnt8ol0n5wfw.webp 250w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_400\/gqg07xxgnt8ol0n5wfw.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_600\/gqg07xxgnt8ol0n5wfw.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_800\/gqg07xxgnt8ol0n5wfw.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/gqg07xxgnt8ol0n5wfw.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 250px, 250px\" alt=\"Amirandes, A Grecotel Resort To Live, Crete, Greece\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"><\/figure>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"offer_details\">\n\t\t<div class=\"tags\"><\/div><div class=\"location\"><i><\/i><span>Crete, Greece<\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">Amirandes, A Grecotel Resort To Live<\/div><div class=\"tagline\">Greek Island Beachfront Opulence with Nine Dining Venues &#038; Olympic-Sized Pool<\/div><div class=\"deal_info\"><div class=\"nights\">3 nights, 1 room from<\/div><div class=\"range luxplus\"><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$836<\/span><span class=\"type\"> total<\/span><span class=\"with_luxplus\"> with <em><\/em><\/span><\/div><div class=\"range range_small\"><span class=\"label\">Non-member<\/span><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$762<\/span><\/div><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"offer_0062y00000Ie57MAAR\" class=\"splide__slide offer_item type_hotel cacheid_83dcb9ecab0c5c3a2c1354b257f4e624\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/offer\/intercontinental-crete-greece-europe\/0062y00000Ie57MAAR\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer LPC carousel    \" data-name=\"InterContinental Crete, an IHG Hotel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\">\t<div class=\"offer_preview\">\n\t\t<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/v3b2fyr61qf4gqtjhf6.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_250\/v3b2fyr61qf4gqtjhf6.webp 250w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_400\/v3b2fyr61qf4gqtjhf6.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_600\/v3b2fyr61qf4gqtjhf6.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_800\/v3b2fyr61qf4gqtjhf6.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/v3b2fyr61qf4gqtjhf6.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 250px, 250px\" alt=\"InterContinental Crete, an IHG Hotel, Crete, Greece\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"><\/figure>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"offer_details\">\n\t\t<div class=\"location\"><i><\/i><span>Crete, Greece<\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">InterContinental Crete, an IHG Hotel<\/div><div class=\"tagline\">Eastern Crete Coastal Retreat near Mirabello Bay with Tranquil Infinity Pools<\/div><div class=\"deal_info\"><div class=\"nights\">1 night, 1 room from<\/div><div class=\"range\"><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$179<\/span><span class=\"type\">total<\/span><\/div><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"offer_006RF00000PIiiYYAT\" class=\"splide__slide offer_item type_hotel cacheid_83dcb9ecab0c5c3a2c1354b257f4e624\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/offer\/elounda-palm-hotel-and-suites-crete-greece-europe\/006RF00000PIiiYYAT\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer LPC carousel LuxPlus   \" data-name=\"Elounda Palm Hotel &#038; Suites\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\">\t<div class=\"offer_preview\">\n\t\t<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/vfyem7l289w82oq9frg.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_250\/vfyem7l289w82oq9frg.webp 250w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_400\/vfyem7l289w82oq9frg.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_600\/vfyem7l289w82oq9frg.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_800\/vfyem7l289w82oq9frg.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/vfyem7l289w82oq9frg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 250px, 250px\" alt=\"Elounda Palm Hotel &amp; Suites, Elounda, Greece\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"><\/figure>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"offer_details\">\n\t\t<div class=\"tags\"><\/div><div class=\"location\"><i><\/i><span>Elounda, Greece<\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">Elounda Palm Hotel &amp; Suites<\/div><div class=\"tagline\">Family-Friendly Cretan Haven with Two Restaurants &#038; Panoramic Ocean Views<\/div><div class=\"deal_info\"><div class=\"nights\">3 nights, 1 room from<\/div><div class=\"range luxplus\"><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$296<\/span><span class=\"type\"> total<\/span><span class=\"with_luxplus\"> with <em><\/em><\/span><\/div><div class=\"range range_small\"><span class=\"label\">Non-member<\/span><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$281<\/span><\/div><div class=\"value_box\"><span class=\"value\">Valued up to US$607<\/span><span class=\"percentage\">-47%<\/span><\/div><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"offer_0062y00000JMPX4AAP\" class=\"splide__slide offer_item type_hotel cacheid_83dcb9ecab0c5c3a2c1354b257f4e624\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/offer\/elounda-gulf-villas-crete-greece-europe\/0062y00000JMPX4AAP\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer LPC carousel LuxPlus   \" data-name=\"Elounda Gulf Villas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\">\t<div class=\"offer_preview\">\n\t\t<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/bdfjtxhxqr12qrca1efa.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_250\/bdfjtxhxqr12qrca1efa.webp 250w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_400\/bdfjtxhxqr12qrca1efa.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_600\/bdfjtxhxqr12qrca1efa.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_800\/bdfjtxhxqr12qrca1efa.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/bdfjtxhxqr12qrca1efa.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 250px, 250px\" alt=\"Elounda Gulf Villas, Crete, Greece\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"><\/figure>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"offer_details\">\n\t\t<div class=\"tags\"><\/div><div class=\"location\"><i><\/i><span>Crete, Greece<\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">Elounda Gulf Villas<\/div><div class=\"tagline\">Elegant Crete Oceanfront Suites &#038; Pool Villas with Clifftop Spa &#038; Private Beach Club<\/div><div class=\"deal_info\"><div class=\"nights\">3 nights, 1 suite from<\/div><div class=\"range luxplus\"><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$808<\/span><span class=\"type\"> total<\/span><span class=\"with_luxplus\"> with <em><\/em><\/span><\/div><div class=\"range range_small\"><span class=\"label\">Non-member<\/span><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$842<\/span><\/div><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"offer_0062y000004i4GUAAY\" class=\"splide__slide offer_item type_hotel cacheid_83dcb9ecab0c5c3a2c1354b257f4e624\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/offer\/minos-beach-art-hotel-crete-greece\/0062y000004i4GUAAY\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer LPC carousel LuxPlus   \" data-name=\"Minos Beach Art Hotel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\">\t<div class=\"offer_preview\">\n\t\t<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/a73hnlyuxg0rwl27w7l.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_250\/a73hnlyuxg0rwl27w7l.webp 250w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_400\/a73hnlyuxg0rwl27w7l.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_600\/a73hnlyuxg0rwl27w7l.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_800\/a73hnlyuxg0rwl27w7l.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/a73hnlyuxg0rwl27w7l.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 250px, 250px\" alt=\"Minos Beach Art Hotel, Crete, Greece\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"><\/figure>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"offer_details\">\n\t\t<div class=\"tags\"><\/div><div class=\"location\"><i><\/i><span>Crete, Greece<\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">Minos Beach Art Hotel<\/div><div class=\"tagline\">Crete Five-Star Art-Inspired Oasis Overlooking Mirabello Bay with Two Private Beaches<\/div><div class=\"deal_info\"><div class=\"nights\">3 nights, 1 room from<\/div><div class=\"range luxplus\"><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$954<\/span><span class=\"type\"> total<\/span><span class=\"with_luxplus\"> with <em><\/em><\/span><\/div><div class=\"range range_small\"><span class=\"label\">Non-member<\/span><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$933<\/span><\/div><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"offer_0062y00000ED0WgAAL\" class=\"splide__slide offer_item type_hotel cacheid_83dcb9ecab0c5c3a2c1354b257f4e624\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/offer\/creta-maris-resort-crete-greece-europe\/0062y00000ED0WgAAL\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer LPC carousel LuxPlus   \" data-name=\"Creta Maris Resort\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\">\t<div class=\"offer_preview\">\n\t\t<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/y7p7yw7jaxvboj05t67.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_250\/y7p7yw7jaxvboj05t67.webp 250w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_400\/y7p7yw7jaxvboj05t67.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_600\/y7p7yw7jaxvboj05t67.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_800\/y7p7yw7jaxvboj05t67.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/y7p7yw7jaxvboj05t67.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 250px, 250px\" alt=\"Creta Maris Resort, Crete, Greece\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"><\/figure>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"offer_details\">\n\t\t<div class=\"tags\"><\/div><div class=\"location\"><i><\/i><span>Crete, Greece<\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">Creta Maris Resort<\/div><div class=\"tagline\">Five-Star Crete Beachfront Escape with 17 Pools and 16 Onsite Restaurants &#038; Bars<\/div><div class=\"deal_info\"><div class=\"nights\">3 nights, 1 room from<\/div><div class=\"range luxplus\"><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$863<\/span><span class=\"type\"> total<\/span><span class=\"with_luxplus\"> with <em><\/em><\/span><\/div><div class=\"range range_small\"><span class=\"label\">Non-member<\/span><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$918<\/span><\/div><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a><\/div>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"offer_x\" class=\"splide__slide offer_item type_cta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/search?destinationName=Crete&#038;destinationId=le_61caba6de422bfe3e57b8dfa6cea0258&#038;adults=2&#038;children=none&#038;flexibleWithDate=true&#038;pages=2\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"carousel\" data-name=\"View more escapes\">\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"slide_cta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"cta_tag\">Looking for something else?<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"btn_view_offer\">View all<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<\/section>\n\t\n\t\t<div class=\"cta\">\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/search?destinationName=Crete&#038;destinationId=le_61caba6de422bfe3e57b8dfa6cea0258&#038;adults=2&#038;children=none&#038;flexibleWithDate=true&#038;pages=2\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"carousel\" data-name=\"View more escapes\">View more escapes<\/a>\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The landscapes&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/search?destinationName=Crete&amp;destinationId=le_61caba6de422bfe3e57b8dfa6cea0258&amp;adults=2&amp;children=none&amp;flexibleWithDate=true&amp;pages=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/shutterstock_elafonissi.jpg\" alt=\"Elafonisi Beach in Crete is a must-see on any Greek Island itinerary - Luxury Escapes\" class=\"wp-image-10461\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Elafonisi Beach in Crete<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Boasting rugged coastlines and picture-perfect beaches, Crete is a visual feast. At Elafonisi, gaze over otherworldly pink sands and serene, blue-green waters, or venture out from the shore to snorkel in search of sea turtles and other marine life. For mesmerising scenery that will stay with you forever, take in jaw-dropping&nbsp;vistas as you wade the warm shallows of Balos Lagoon on the northwest tip of the island. Adventure seekers can navigate the rocky hiking trails of Samaria Gorge in Samaria National Park, observe the breathtakingly steep walls of the Iron Gates and keep watch for fleet-footed kri-kri, a wild goat found only in Greece.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The history<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/search?destinationName=Crete&amp;destinationId=le_61caba6de422bfe3e57b8dfa6cea0258&amp;adults=2&amp;children=none&amp;flexibleWithDate=true&amp;pages=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/shutterstock_762419695-1024x695.jpg\" alt=\"The Palace of Knossos offers a spectacular glimpse into the past, complete with mythological importance, all in Crete, a must-see on any Greek Island itinerary - Luxury Escapes\" class=\"wp-image-10535\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Palace of Knossos in Crete<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Delve into fascinating archaeological sites such as the Palace of Knossos, a colossal Minoan ruin known for advanced construction, undecipherable writing and its connection to the Labyrinth of Greek mythology. While there is no Minotaur or Icarus to be seen, this is a must-see attraction for history buffs.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Next, hop over to beautiful Spinaloga, an arid island visible from the shores of Mirabello Bay. Explore the relics of this prized 16th-century Venetian fortress and learn of its captivating yet tumultuous past. To experience Crete&#8217;s present, head to the fishing village of Plaka to see how the locals live.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The cuisine<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/search?destinationName=Crete&amp;destinationId=le_61caba6de422bfe3e57b8dfa6cea0258&amp;adults=2&amp;children=none&amp;flexibleWithDate=true&amp;pages=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/shutterstock_772096708-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Fresh food and local staples are one of the greatest parts of a trip to Crete, a must-see on any Greek Island itinerary - Luxury Escapes\" class=\"wp-image-10534\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Fresh Greek food<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Prepare your palate for gastronomic greatness (and generous amounts of olive oil) as you visit rustic open-air tavernas and dine on locally sourced Cretan cuisine. Feast on abundant fruits and vegetables, fresh seafood delivered from hook to grill, or lamb sauteed in olive oil and oregano. Discover specialties such as bruschetta-style Dakos \u2013 olive-oil-soaked barley rusks topped with chopped tomatoes and sprinkled mild myzithra \u2013 a soft goat or sheep cheese. Finish your meal with Loukoumades (Greek doughnuts) drizzled with honey or a glass of Raki (a potent grape brandy) before continuing your crossing of Crete.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The luxury<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/search?destinationName=Crete&amp;destinationId=le_61caba6de422bfe3e57b8dfa6cea0258&amp;adults=2&amp;children=none&amp;flexibleWithDate=true&amp;pages=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/royal-blue-outdoor.jpg\" alt=\"The Royal Blue offers ultimate Aegean luxury in Crete, a must-see on any Greek Island itinerary - Luxury Escapes\" class=\"wp-image-10464\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Royal Blue in Crete<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Crete is known for opulent oceanside escapes, and with a score of luxurious accommodation to choose from, you\u2019re sure to enjoy a stay to remember.\u00a0 If you\u2019re dreaming of a romantic retreat, the beachfront Cayo Exclusive Resort &amp; Spa offers picturesque views of Elounda&#8217;s quaint Plaka village. Bask in the sun by your private pool or the split-level infinity pool while enjoying enviable views of Spinalonga and Mirabello Bay. Five-star <a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/partner\/prod\/7cf4705e-4f8f-460a-9a26-78807e11633e\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Royal Blue<\/a> near Rethymno boasts modern design and a man-made marina showcasing an endless horizon of azure seas. 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