Pink sand beaches, a palace from the legend of the Minotaur and long sunny days. Here's what Crete is like with the family, when to go and how long to stay.
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May, June, September and October are best, hot enough for the beach but kinder for exploring. July and August are very hot, windy and busy. Many resorts close from November to March.
The palace of King Minos, where the Minotaur legend began. Go early before it gets hot.
A lagoon with pink-tinged sand and shallow water, great for little ones.
Turquoise water and white sand, easiest to reach by boat from Kissamos.
A Venetian harbour with a lighthouse, tavernas and an evening stroll.
A good aquarium near Heraklion for a break from the sun.
A 16 km hike down a dramatic gorge, for older children. Open roughly May to October.
Yes. It's big enough for beaches, history and mountains, and Greek tavernas are welcoming to children. You'll want a car to explore.
A week covers one area well. Two weeks lets you see both the east and the west of the island.
No, British passport holders can visit for up to 90 days in any 180 without a visa. New EU entry checks are being brought in, so check GOV.UK before you travel.
Chania in the west has the best beaches and old town. The area around Heraklion and Hersonissos has big family resorts and water parks.
Put Crete on standby with everyone's other ideas. You each spread your points in secret, get one veto, and the draw picks where you go.