Travel-stay, amazing Crete island! With its accessible and varied pleasures, Crete is a favorite of many. Drawn to the colonial charm of Mediterranean sea, Heraklion’s pulsing nightlife, the glitz of Vai Beach, or the quiet expanse of the southern Crete, almost all visitors find something to love here. From the powdery white beaches of the Elafonisi to the vibrant coral reefs of the Plakias, the ocean is always calling—for sailing, fishing, diving, swimming, and other water sports.
Stray off the path a few miles, and you might glimpse a bit of the Crete of old, including old traditional works.Travel-stay.
Arriving On Flights to Crete, Travel-stay: Tourists on flights to Crete will most likely land at Heraklion International Airport, Chania International Airport, or Sitia International Airport. Heraklion International Airport, located in Central Crete, is the most popular airport for those wishing to visit Crete’s main attractions, including Knossos Palace. This airport is home to vehicle rental companies and free shuttle rides to WaterParks or to a number of hotels in the area.
You also might be able to find cheap airfare to Crete’s smaller domestic airports throughout the island. Heraklion car hire agencies, like athenscars.gr, do low rates and budget packages to hire a car. Travel-stay.
Gavdos Island and St Ioannis Beach, Travel-stay:
At the southwesternmost reach of Crete, Gavdos island has beautiful beaches with enormous sand dunes along its eastern flank, sophisticated restaurants, interesting shops, and accommodations that range from bed-and-breakfasts to traditional houses to rent. The town of Gavdos is on the island’s northern end; a century ago fishermen thrived here, but those are gone. Today there’s little reminder of the town’s old days, though one event comes close: the Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Festival, held during the first weekend of May. Travel-stay.
Agios Ioannis Beach – Gavdos – The beach of Agios Ioannis is situated in the north of the island of Gavdos, and it was voted as second most beautiful beach of the world by the Travel Channel in 2007. Agios Ioannis (St John’s beach) is situated next to the tiny village with a population of ten, and it is home to several impressively large caves. There are no hotels or pensions or any luxury, only the sea, the sand and a beautiful view of the island of Crete. At the busstop of Agios Ioannis (end of the road) you will find the only tavern in this region of Gavdos: Kapetan Theofilos. Travel-stay.
The island of Gavdos is a paradise for naturists. Roughly estimated about 80% of the beaches is naturist area. The beach of Agios Ioannis is one of the naturist beaches. You can go there by bus. This bus stops at a taverna / minimarket and from there you should have to do a little walking towards the west (about a quarter of an hour). The beach is about 500 meters long and quite wide. Travel-stay.
On the beach are trees where you can lie down in the shade. The beach of Lavrakas west of Agios Ioannis is a naturist beach. You can get there if you follow the coast from Agios Ioannis but on some parts of the walk you have to walk through the sea (don’t do this in bed weather) walk or you can climb up the rocks behind Agios Ioannis beach and then follow the paths. The trip takes about 40 minutes from the beach of Agios Ioannis. Travel-stay.
Lavrakas is not as good as Agios Ioannis. It is a flat beach with trees and in the sea are many rocks, so you have to look out for the best way you can get into the sea. It is a beautiful place to snorkel though. Travel-stay.
Getting Around Crete, Travel-stay
To get around Crete, consider using the bus services provided by local company. These buses connect the main cities in Crete. Car rental is a popular way to travel around Crete, and it’s possible to rent vehicles for a very affordable price. Car rental agencies are located at almost all Crete airports. Look out for the car rental companies Athenscars Rent-A-Car athenscars.gr , www.carCrete.com, www.Kretarent.gr, www.athenscars-crete.gr .
Crete’s roads are not easy to navigate, but beware that many of them are old manufactured. You can also access Crete’s major attractions by bike or bicycle. The most of Crete’s roads are narrow and slow to drive. Crete is the only island of Greece where all directions have beautiful places to spend your time. 
Attractions in Crete,Travel-stay.
There are so many attractions in Crete that are great for the whole family. If you’d like to have an educational afternoon, then the Natural Museum of History is a must-see. Crete’s theme museums are a delight for kids and adults alike. Pay a visit to Archaeological Museum of Heraklion. If you don’t want to wander around the large theme museums in the area, take a trip to one of Crete’s many beautiful beaches.
Vai Palm Beach, West Elafonisi Beach, Kaloi Limenes, Agia Pelagia village Beach, Matala are popular with tourists. The interior of Crete has a number of private theme parks, like the one in Lassithi plateau-Lassinthos.
Shopping, Dining and Nightlife in Crete
Now that you’ve saved money on your cheap flight to Crete, you should spend a day at one of Crete’s shopping malls. Visit the Mall of Talos to explore over 50 fine stores and eating establishments. Adults visiting Crete can dance the night away at Hersonisos city. For a buffet to suit the whole family, visit Petousis Steakhouse where you can find a wide variety of foods at an affordable price.
