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Crete is a regular Eastern Mediterranean cruise stop, with ships calling at Heraklion and at Souda near Chania.
A Venetian harbour and lanes of guesthouses — the island’s most charming town.
The capital, near Knossos and the main airport, with plenty of city hotels.
A pretty Venetian old town with a long beach, between Chania and Heraklion.
A busy beach resort east of Heraklion with many package hotels.
A lakeside town in the east, near the Mirabello Bay resorts.
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May–June and September–October are warm and good value; July and August are hottest and busiest. Many resort hotels close in winter.
City hotels in Heraklion and larger resorts such as Hersonissos usually have the most deals, especially outside peak summer.
Chania is prettier and good for western Crete; Heraklion is handier for Knossos and the airport.
Buses link the main towns, but a car makes it much easier to reach beaches, gorges and villages.