Home to Crete's largest city, Heraklion, as well as immense ruins ... Agios Nikolaos is also home to stunning beaches throughout as well as several cultural sights, including the Agios Nikolaos ...

which is home to the Heraklion International Airport. For prime beach weather, the best time to visit Crete is between May and September, when average temperatures hover between 75-79 degrees ...

This island is home to one of the world's best beach which was famously visited by the then Prince Charles and Princess Diana ...

Heraklion, hordes of tourists venture across the island to soak up the best of the coastline, along with those staying closer in nearby Chania. Like most of Crete’s beaches, Elafonisi is ...