With its pretty pink sands separated from the mainland by a shallow lagoon, Elafonisi was once Crete’s best kept secret. Even now (except for the height of summer) this beach, 82 kilometres (50 ...

Whatever your preference, read on to discover the best beach hotels in Crete. Every hotel in this curated list has been ...

For those who want to beat the crowds, visitors suggest hitting the sand before 2 p.m. Vai Beach is located in the far northeast corner of Crete. The best way to get there is from one of the three ...