Crete first time

Craigels

Hey myself and my boyfriend are going to Crete for 2 weeks in June staying in the 5* Alexander Beach Hotel And Village in stalis/malia.

We have never been to Crete before and would like to know what you guys think a lot you you can recommend places to visit and eat.

Thanks

delthedriver

Visit Agios Nikolas & Elounda in Eastern Crete.

Agios Nikolas is a small town, pretty lagoon. Elounda is a very pretty fishing village, take a trip out to Spinalonga ( Former Leper Colony up to the 60's)

Visit Knossos if you are into history.

Best beaches are in the south of the island, worth hiring a car and go exploring !

Crete is a wonderful choice for a holiday. I dare say you will revisit at some stage.

Enjoy.:):)

really32

Been to crete 6/7 times stayed in stalls not to far from your hotel ..great place very friendly people ..The food in general is pretty good everywhere .. look out for the restaurants that are packed it's a good sign ...when you leave your hotel turn right down the beach road an irish bar slainte on your left about 3/4 minute walk is a great spot George and zara are lovely people ..There is a restaurant about 50 yards before it that is probably one of the best iv ate in while there ..or for something nice and lite during the day try slainte very simple food but very good ..If going touring around sisi is a lovely village with lovely little restaurants and bars ..

really32

Been to crete 6/7 times stayed in stalls not to far from your hotel ..great place very friendly people ..The food in general is pretty good everywhere .. look out for the restaurants that are packed it's a good sign ...when you leave your hotel turn right down the beach road an irish bar slainte on your left about 3/4 minute walk is a great spot George and zara are lovely people ..There is a restaurant about 50 yards before it that is probably one of the best iv ate in while there ..or for something nice and lite during the day try slainte very simple food but very good ..If going touring around sisi is a lovely village with lovely little restaurants and bars ..

Nekarsulm

If you are the athletic types, try and fit in the Samaria gorge trip. Bring a camera and small day pack with food and water. It's a long day. Up at about six and near eleven pm when home again. Good hiking boots essential. Hire mopeds and get into the interior. Some amazing ruined windmills and tiny villages to see.the smells of olives and wild herbs will stay with you. Also the smell of two stroke oil! Enjoy.

Craigels

All sounds great thanks for the help

FunkyDa2

As previously posted...if you are able to hire a car, take a trip up to the Lasithi Plateau, up in the mountains (it's well signposted). You can visit the Diktaian cave while you are up there.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lasithi_Plateau

Icyseanfitz

going with my girlfriend to crete in may, was there myself when younger and loved it, we are staying in rethymnon and i am thinking of getting a car or moped while there, never driven abroad before, is it much hassle? id have no idea where to drive to, any recommendations? is it easy to make your way around the island?

Nekarsulm

Give way to farmers in 3 wheeler moped-trucks
Don't drive around all day with your arm out the window, you'll get some burning!
Many filling stations do not allow you to self fill your car/bike. that's the attendants job. Take it easy and enjoy.

Icyseanfitz

quick question to anyone who might know, will i be able to use my AIB debit card on crete?

Craigels

Icyseanfitz wrote: »

quick question to anyone who might know, will i be able to use my AIB debit card on crete?

From what I have read on trip advisor cash is far more favorable in Crete