Stella Island Resort & Spa (Adults Only)

Warm quarters, some with kitchenettes, in a casual Old Town guesthouse offering a terrace.

Warm quarters, some with whirlpool tubs, in a relaxed hotel offering dining, a pool & a garden. Set on a narrow street in the city center, this low-key hotel is 2 minutes’ by foot from Rimondi Fountain and a 5-minute walk from the 16th-century ruins of Fortezza of Rethymno. It's 82 km from the Heraklion Airport N. Kazantzakis. Warm rooms come with Wi-Fi access, minifridges and satellite TV, as well as in-room safes. Some feature exposed-stone walls and/or whirlpool tubs. Suites add sitting areas, while upgraded suites offer sleeping lofts and sofabeds. Amenities include a seasonal outdoor pool with sunloungers and a garden, plus a cozy restaurant and a bar. Parking and an airport shuttle are available for a fee.

Laiki agora, also common in the plural Laikes agores, are farmers' markets that operate all over Greece, selling foodstuffs and gardening or household equipment, as well as children's toys and various "do it yourself" tools. It is considered an important social custom and tradition in Greece.

The Palace of Knossos, a stunning reconstructed royal site steeped in myth, offers an enchanting glimpse into Minoan Crete’s ancient allure.

"Porto Parasiris Restaurant bar establisted in 1983 it is a family bussines and the Parasiris family owens. Also, a big farm 1 mile away from the restaurant, most of our food is coming from the farm and the fish and seafood from the local fishermen. We love to host people in our place and we cook with love and respect."

Basic rooms with balconies, some with gulf views, in a relaxed property with rooftop dining & a bar. A 7-minute walk from Old Venetian Harbor along the Heraklion Gulf, this relaxed hotel is a 5-minute walk form the Heraklion Archaeological Museum and 4 km from the Heraklion Airport Nikos Kazantzakis. Bright, straightforward rooms come with free Wi-Fi, cable TV and minibars, as well as balconies. Upgraded rooms add gulf views and/or pull-out sofas. Room service is available. A breakfast buffet is included. Amenities consist of a cozy lobby bar, and a rooftop restaurant offering a garden and gulf views. Parking is available for a surcharge.

Nestled by the old harbor, this vibrant hotel boasts comfy rooms, stunning sea views, and a breezy atmosphere, perfect for a relaxed getaway.

Upscale lodging offering a spa, a rooftop terrace & 2 courtyard pools, plus a bar & free breakfast. Within a 4-minute walk from the Museum of Contemporary Art of Crete and the Archaeological Museum of Rethymno, this upscale hotel set in a Venetian building is also less than 1 km from the nearest beach. Elegant rooms feature flat-screen TVs, Wi-Fi, minibars, and tea and coffeemaking equipment. Some offer exposed stone walls and sleeping lofts. Upgraded rooms add whirlpool tubs and furnished terraces. Room service is available. Amenities include a breakfast buffet, a stylish bar and a relaxed rooftop terrace, along with a spa and 2 outdoor courtyard pools. There's also event space, and guided tours are available.

"Modern villas 127 sq. m. (1367 sq. ft.) each, with advanced automation systems are located in northwestern Crete island, 2.8 km from the sea/beach, in the middle of green landscapes and olives trees, next to the Mediterranean sea. Villa Dimitra and Villa Joy are built in a unique and quiet landscape. Every estate has two levels with large terraces in upper floor, where you can enjoy the breathtaking view of the entire surrounding area and the Gulf of Kissamos. Both Villas feature a private seasonal outdoor pool with hydromassage for two persons and a beautiful garden. Perfect for those seeking total tranquility to total switch off and unwinds, with only olive trees and sweet birdsong in earshot."

Streamlined dorms & rooms in a trendy hostel offering a cafe/bar, a lounge & a shared kitchen. On a tree-lined residential street, this stylish hostel is 7 minutes' walk from Koum Kapi Beach, 2 km from the Old Venetian Port of Chania and 13 km from Chania Airport. The streamlined mixed-gender and single-sex dorms provide Wi-Fi, air conditioning and shared bathrooms, as well as capsule-style bunk beds with privacy curtains. Private rooms add balconies and private facilities. Amenities include a communal kitchen and a lounge, plus a casual cafe/bar featuring colorful artwork.