Simpson Travel, Crete

A place of impressive antiquity, Greece’s largest island is the most fascinating of open-air museums, but alongside its ancient ruins, there’s abundant natural diversity, from dramatic mountains to the delicate spring flowers that bloom along walking trails and in canyons. Having the longest coastline of any Greek island at your disposal also means that a holiday in Crete comes with a generous choice of beaches, from Vai near Palekastro in the East to Elafonissi in the West – and wherever you go, there’s a warm welcome and a hearty Cretan feast to make your Greek experience complete.