Seitan limania

Not far from airport – a beautiful cove

Sougia

Nudey beach – nice Tavernas
worth a trip but long mountain road and a million turns

Loutro

Only Accessible by boat – but cute

Georgioupoli

Cute Town, river runs to sea
nice taverns
crete

Preveli

Palm Lined beach
river with secluded bonking spots

Plakias

nice cove, good beach,
windy often, nice bars and vibe

Matala

hippy vibe, caves, nice beach
bars, clubs – cool man

Rethymno

nice old town
market on thursdays
i lived here
lively bars
crete

Heraklion

large bustling city
not worth a trip

Malia

Pissed up northerners
guess who did a couple
of seasons here

Elounda

Posh Hotels – Rich People – nice coastline

Agios Nikolaos

Known to the locals as Ag Nick – nice town – good for a wander

Vai

Palm trees on crap beach – original location of the Bounty Advert

Samaria

Samaria Gorge – a day trip out
( coach recommended )

falassarna beach

Balos

Best TO GO NBY BOAT IF YOU CAN – BUMPY LONG DRIVE

elafonissi beach

PINK SAND  – long drive

Anogeia

very traditional mountain village,
exterminated in WW2
don’t mess with these dudes

Chania

wander in the harbour and through the old streets – wonderful in the evenings, NATO base nearby

 

Lassithi

Nice farmy plateau in middle of mountains

Lake Kournas

Lake Kournas – lovely spot for a dip and a meal

Marathi, Crete

Marathi, Crete – gorgeous beach and Tavernas

Agia Galini

Lovely town on a slope, nice places to eat, walk to beach along coast