Crete is more like a small country than another Greek island. It welcomes every visitor with the remnants of brilliant civilizations, breath-taking mountainscapes, fertile valleys, steep gorges and glorious beaches.
I had this opportunity to spend nearly a week in this small universe teeming with beauties and treasures and… I fell in love with it. Here are my 25 reasons why I found this Greek island one of the most unforgettable and precious:
1. Because the water is crystal clear.
2. Because the Greek salad is delicious.
3. Because you can get a tan.
4. Because the ancient history is so interesting.
5. Because the beaches are not overcrowded.
6. Because it’s cheap.
7. Because locals will greet you in the street with a big smile.
8. Because you can sunburn exploring Fortezza of Rethymno.
9. Because you can cycle to the Mili Gorge.
10. Because the local pastries are the best.
11. Because the fruits and veggies are always fresh.
12. Because the narrow streets are charming.
13. Because the view from the restaurants is gorgeous.
14. Because you can feel like in Venice.
15. Because you can bump into awesome travelers.
16. Because Greeks like vodka.
17. Because the ice coffee is just heaven.
18. Because the weather is always perfect.
19. Because you can pray in a local church.
20. Because you can go sailing.
What would be your reason to make it to Crete this summer?
67 thoughts on “20 Reasons Why You Should Choose To Visit Crete This Summer”
Great photos! You convinced me- all I need is a pair of tickets.
Happy to hear that :-)!
Very nice photos! I visited Crete with my family when I was 15 and really want to take Angela there someday. Thanks for bringing back some great memories :)
Thanks guys! Crete was amazing. I really hope to make it there once again.
Beautiful Crete! I was also lucky to visit Chania during my cruise ship life ( also another stunning islands as Santorini, Mykonos…) and I can agree totally with this post!
Chania was stunning, you must admit that! So happy to hear you enjoyed it!
I went with my family to Crete more than 16years ago! It was beautiful and would love to go back but the other 3 European places I’m most keen to go to for the first time are Slovenia, Santorini & Venice.
Awesome! I hope to make it to Slovenia and Venice this summer! :)
I was in Crete with my parents years ago and loved it. The weather is always good, food is incredible and there is so much to discover. I can only agree with all of your reasons. We stayed there for two weeks but there is still so much we couldn’t see.
I loved the weather. It was not too hot for sightseeing, but at the same time you could get a nice tan on the beach :-D! Perfect!
What perfect timing! I’ve actually been looking into Crete as a cheaper alternative than the other Greek Islands to visit this summer! It looks fab :)
The flight tickets are between 50 and 60 euros right now so book it and off you go!!
Love this! I’ve been to Crete 4 times and I don’t think you could ever get tired of it. It’s so lovely and there’s so much to see. I’ve flown in to both Chania and Heraklion – both sides of the island are fab! We might even go back for a 5th visit this year!
4 times? Insane, but I’m not really surprised :D!
A Greek salad, some fresh baked bread and Phoenix and I being able to play on the beach to ourselves would be the ultimate ticket, Agness! Great post :)
Thank you. Greek cuisine is so refreshing and healthy. You both would love it!
Crete – Ahhhh – I can hear the waves lapping and calling my name.
:)!!
Why wait until summer? It’s practically summer here right now! 18°c and rising.
True! Crete is awesome to explore anytime of the year!
Can someone help please, we are looking at Crete this summer, which part is good for families (youngest aged 9), not looking for anywhere too quite!
Definitely Rethymno and Chania.
We didn’t make it to Crete when we went to Greece, but it is the island at the top of the list when we make it back there!
Maybe next time. Absolutely worth it!
Those are amazing pictures, and importantly, great reasons to visit Crete. We’ve never been to Greece so far, but yes, Crete is on our list. Hoping to make it there someday!
The flights are so cheap! Go there this summer!
Hi Agness
Me and my wife own a small boutique apart – hotel at the promenade of Rethymno town. We want to thank you for all the nice things you wrote helping the people to understand the spirit of Crete. If you make it again down here we would love to meet you in person. Happy trails….
Hello Agnes
I think that you, just made Create, look that much better. Everybody likes a smile…
I like your photography :)
Hi Anthony. Thank you so much! I did not make Crete look better. It was Crete that made me look so happy!
Ahhh! Love the photos! Want. To. Go. Here.
Good! Go!
Amazing!! I would like the vodka and the beach :)
Hahahahha, you’re so Polish!!! :P
Gorgeous pictures – it looks like paradise. 20 good reasons? I would only need one!!! We’re going to Santorini this summer, which is not far from Greece – does that count? :D
Of course it counts! Santorini is a Greece´s most popular island :)
Awesome!! I can’t wait!!!
Let’s go there together Tim, no joke!
Hi Laura! I’ve never made it to Santorini, but hope to catch up soon!
Are you? Great! I missed Santorini last summer, but people were amazed by it!
Why not?!?! I’m going to be there for a couple of days in early July- we’ll be with some friends, but the more the merrier!
Tim and Agness, Santorini is stunning! I highly recommend you go there. Next time I am in Crete – I would like to visit Chania. I missed it last summer :(
20 fabulous reasons there Agness, so easy to fall in love with the place. It is little wonder that my wife always wants to go to Greece, she has already been talking to me for a while about going there again this year.
Thanks for sharing your happy holiday in Crete.
You should take your wife there for a week or two. You would both love it!
My mom was there a few months ago and she absolutely loved it!!!! I’ve ALWAYS wanted to go to Greece – after seeing Mama Mia (the movie) :) and I LOVE anything historical, so that would be my reason to go, to see the ruins, the narrow streets and the beautiful crystal clear waters… I know the men are gorgeous too :)
GREAT! My mom would love it as well. She’s a history teacher.
It’s been a dream of mine to sail around the Greek islands over a few months. Will do it one day! :-)
Fingers crossed!