Hotels in Crete, Greece

Crete is Greece's largest island in the Mediterranean, where summers are hot and dry (86°F/30°C) and winters mild and rainy (59°F/15°C). Famous for the 4,000-year-old Minoan palace of Knossos and the Samaria Gorge hike (open May to October), you can explore both without crowds in spring or fall when prices drop. In summer, try windsurfing on the northern coast or sunbathing at Elafonisi's beach, while winter offers affordable exploration of Chania's historic harbor and local wineries.