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Crete is an island with an amazing 1,000 kilometre-long coastline speckled with numerous coves, bays and peninsulas, which offer a huge selection of warm, sandy beaches along the sparkling blue Mediterranean Sea. After all, it's among the finest in the world and has established Crete as one of Europe's most loved holiday destinations. And, of course, the island's historic importance in today's world as the home of the Minoan civilization with major archaeological finds at Knossos, Phaistos and Gortys, is shown by the tens of thousands of visitors to these sites each year.
However, Crete is the largest island in Greece - the fifth largest in the Mediterranean - and, within its varied area of more than 8,000 square kilometres, there are many other surprises just waiting to be discovered by the more adventurous explorers of holiday treasures. Flights to Crete from Dublin Cork and Shannon are great value with BudgetAir.ie.
If you haven’t visited Crete yet, this summer may be the time to come and discover this fascinating Greek island. If it captures your heart, don’t worry. Come back next year and Crete will welcome you once more with its shining Cretan sun, the sounds of the Cretan lyre, the scents of orange blossom and jasmine, and a slice of cool red watermelon and a glass of iced raki.
Crete is a magical place to visit at any time of the year with its sandy beaches and its blue skies.
For the best Crete flight deals from Ireland and cheap Crete flights from Dublin, Cork and Shannon, book with BudgetAir.ie.