Crete Honeymoon Tips

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Crete Honeymoon

Are you looking for...

• A special time away from the world...?
• Time to relax together and create romantic days of joy...?
• A holiday after all that mad rush of the wedding...?
• A private, adults only resort on a beautiful beach...?
• A truly romantic getaway...?

Crete has some of the most private, secluded and luxurious resorts in the Mediterranean. Many offer sublime honeymoon suites with every indulgence imaginable, along with spa packages and beautiful dining experiences.

With an average of 300 days of sunshine per year on a large island, measuring 260 by 60 km, offering hundreds of beaches, vineyards, olive groves, mountains and spectacular scenery, Crete is a natural choice for a romantic honeymoon or ceremony.

If you are simply looking for that special romantic time away with your beloved, time to stop the world and get off, you can find it in Crete. Time to sit quietly and relax. Time to be together without work and all the mundane interruptions of every day life.

Crete has so many isolated beaches and quiet villages it is easy to create romance and special times together.

Whether you like walking in the olive groves, lying on the beach, or trekking up mountains, you can find it in Kriti.

We show you some active and romantic options below.

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• Hiking in the White Mountains
• Horseriding in Crete
• Tasting the Fresh Seafood at a Seaside Taverna
• Exploring Archaeological Sites with a Guide
• Trekking the Samaria Gorge with a Guide

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Out of the Blue Resort (Adults Only)
This resort on the peninsular of Agia Pelagia Bay is one of the most naturally beautiful settings in Crete. Crystal clear waters and plenty of privacy, only minutes away from both Heraklion town and the Palace of Knossos in Central Crete.

Elounda Village Resort (Adults Only)
This resort provides some beautiful options for honeymooners in the stunning bay in the east of Crete. A true getaway on a private beach on Mirabello Bay. Enjoy the relaxation in the spa, some tennis, 5 outdoor pools and award-winning cuisine. Just 7 km from Agios Nikolaos and only 3 km from the seaside village of Elounda in Eastern Crete.

Amirandes Grecotel Exclusive Resort (Adults Only)
This exquisite resort does advertise as 'adults only' and has private bungalows and suites, and a beautiful range of special treats for honeymooners. Enjoy the Elixir spa with treats such as facial and body treatments with organic plants and extracts from Crete’s aromatic herbs and Ayurvedic therapies by Indian therapists. Eastern Crete.

Archontiko in Archanes Heraklion
This is a private, restored manor house dating from 1893, in a small village in the country. Its privacy and central location – close to the airport and to Knossos – make it an ideal first stop on a romantic getaway. Authentic and unique to Crete. Stay in Central Crete.

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Blu Palace Luxury Resort and Spa - (pictured above) exquisite accommodation on Elounda Bay in one of the most luxurious destinations in Crete - stay on the property or stay in the spa for days, or sneak out for some world class shopping - the Blu Palace offers honeymoon packages.

More Luxury Accommodation in Crete - beautiful resorts all over Crete with privacy, beautiful spas and heavenly restaurants. Spend time together over long sumptuous meals.

Villas in Crete - where privacy is assured - leave your clothes where they dropped on your very own Crete honeymoon.

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Three Greek Islands for a two week honeymoon - Hi, my fiance and I would like to go to Crete, Santorini, and maybe a third island. How many days should we dedicate to each island?

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If you are planning a ceremony in Crete, or anything romantic at all, be sure to read our page all about romantic rituals here.

• romantic picnics to ask that special question
• couple's retreats
• engagement parties
• wedding planning
• committment ceremonies
• renewal of vows ceremonies
  
• anniversaries

In fact any type of special event or ceremony can be arranged in Crete. Choose from the following locations:

• churches
• beaches
• rustic settings
  
• olive groves
• winery
• private villa
• secret gardens
• yachts and boats
• Balos Lagoon in the west
• or how about a resort wedding or engagement party?
  
  

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Getting to Crete

Take a 1 hour flight from Athens to Heraklion with Aegean Airlines or Olympic Air, with many flights available per day.

Or take a 9.5 hour overnight ferry from Pireaus port of Athens to Heraklion port.

More on flights and ferries below.

Car hire in Crete is a really good idea as it is a large island 60 km by 260 km. There is so much to explore.

When you book with our car rental partners - Rental Centre Crete - you are supporting a local company with excellent service and an easy online booking procedure. We are sure you will be well looked after by the team. Choose from hybrid or non-hybrid vehicles.

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