Crete is a multifaceted island that can satisfy most people’s idea of a great vacation. We have many years of experience arranging trips to this fantastic island. Most Swedes choose to travel to the northeast side of Crete, near Chania. There are two airports on Crete – Chania on the west side and Heraklion on the east side.
TripX offers a well-balanced selection of hotels which meet the needs of most people on vacation on Crete. In our selection of hotels, you can choose between small, cosy, and charming hotels, medium-sized family hotels, and complete resort hotels. What they all have in common is that TripX has chosen them based on their location. You’re on vacation and should never be too far away from the beach or the typical traditional Greek tavern.
If you haven’t been to Crete before, you have to go there, and if you have been there before, you’re welcome to go back. TripX always you always get very affordable trips.
There are many good reasons to go Crete, and these are some:
‘Ouzo’ is an extremely popular liquor in Greece. Just the scent of ouzo can make the most fearless person hesitate, and the taste usually makes a sip of it the first and the last time. In Crete, people drink ‘raki’ which is like a kamikaze mission. The hair on your neck will stand on end, sweat will cover your forehead, and you’ll have to catch your breath, but the glass of raki must be emptied. If you haven’t tasted this drink, noble according to the islanders, you’ve never been to Crete. If it’s difficult to find a reason to taste it, just pretend raki is good for digestion.
A visitor’s first impression is that the coast of Chania is just another tourist trap, but nothing could be further from the truth. A closer look will reveal that the local residents live side by side with the tourists. Just a couple of metres away from the lagoon-shaped pools of the hotels, you’ll find the Greek rural atmosphere, and further away there are lush hills, genuine small farms, olive groves, and vineyards. Abandon the tourist routes every now and then to get a taste of the real Crete.
The same can be said about Chania, an extraordinarily picturesque and romantic port. You will never get tired of Chania, of strolling around in the narrow alleys and imbibing the atmosphere. Chania is a must during your vacation on Crete.
Fly to Crete.
The most common flight alternative to Crete is either charter flights or flights with low-cost airlines like Ryanair and Norwegian. You can also fly with Aegean Airlines, which offers flights to Crete with a layover in, for example, Athens. When you search on TripX, you’ll always find the all available flight alternatives for the dates of your choice.
Transfer to Your Hotel on Crete
If you want a transfer from the airport to your hotel, it’s easy to get this when you book with us. TripX offers taxi and bus transfers on Crete and in the Chania area. The bus is often the cheapest choice, but it might stop at one or several hotels. If you take a taxi to and from Chania airport, you go straight to your hotel. It’s a bit more expensive but more comfortable.
Safety
It’s easy, convenient, and safe to book your trip to Crete with TripX! You’re covered by the Swedish Travel Guarantee Act. TripX offers a lot of vacation for a low price without compromising on quality and safety. When you travel to Crete with TripX, we are there for you before, during, and after the trip. You’re always welcome to contact us if you have any questions or want suggestions. We have many years of experience arranging trips to Crete!
Accommodation Tax
Greece has introduced an ‘accommodation tax’ for all commercial overnight stays, a tax that comes into effect on 1 January 2018. The tax varies depending on the official hotel and apartment classification and the duration of the stay, and it’s paid directly at the hotel at check-in. Note that TripX’s classification of hotels and apartments may differ from the official classification which is the one that determines the size of the tax.
1-2 stars: €0.5 per room or apartment and night
3 stars: €1.5 per room or apartment and night
4 stars: €3 per room or apartment and night
5 stars: €4 per room or apartment and night
External Links
If you want more information about Crete and the Chania area, do some research on Google. When you’re done with Google you may find the links below useful.