| Crete is a land of effortless and contrasting beauty, combining dramatic, rugged, often snow-capped mountains with vineyards, citrus and olive groves. The landscape is dominated by the White Mountains in the west, which form a dramatic backdrop to the flower-filled, fertile coastal plains. The coast is home to both older villages touched, but not transformed, by tourism and also to more sophisticated holiday resorts, offering untamed beaches, looming cliffs and quiet tavernas. The people of Crete arouse warm affection in everyone they meet. Their concept of hospitality exceeds anything experienced in the rest of Europe. Visitors are genuinely made very welcome. Cretans are never in a hurry and don’t mind how long you dally over lunch in their tavernas, being genuinely pleased to have your custom. Travel Club of Upminster has properties on Crete’s northwestern coastline, close to the historic town of Hania, which remains relatively uncommercial and authentic with its lively villages and some of the island’s best beaches. Two centre holidays in Crete are growing in popularity with our customers – dividing time between, for example, Aghia Marina to the west of Hania and Almirida to the east. Please call our customer reservations team to discuss possible options. |
Crete
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