We are interested to visit Crete Island in 2nd week of May and we are not sure which part of Crete island would be nice to stay for one week.
Please also kindly advise if there is any recommendation for accommodation in Island.
We are thinking about Chania but not sure if that is the nice island for couple for first time in Crete island.
Any advice on Island name and accommodation is greatly appreciated.
Thanks
You should stay on the western part of Crete, specifically in lovely Chania. It is a very nice island, the best, to visit and Chania is charming. It is a very large island which is why I specified that you stay in the western part.
We rented a cottage there for two weeks. We used Maria at Diktynna-travel.gr to book our vacation house. I recommend Maria highly. Chania is the best place to stay on Crete.
Where else will you be traveling in Greece?
In my opinion Chania is the prettiest city in Greece. Mind you I have not visited every one.
Look for a hotel inside the city walls in the harbour and old town area. The old town is vibrant with new sites after every corner. Second week of May will be warming up but you might still need a light coat in the evening if you are in the old town. Even if it is cool the tavernas have gas heaters to keep visitors warm.
We were in Chania last May and found the beach at Neo Chora to be quite warm.
There are interesting places to visit in the surrounding area. There is a bus to the Botanical gardens. The hiking in the Gardens is gentle but very beautiful.
Here are some images of Chania.
Chania 2024 https://www.flickr.com/photos/stanbr54/albums/72177720318408008/
Wanderlust tours Chania https://www.flickr.com/photos/stanbr54/albums/72177720318394812
Chania 2022 https://www.flickr.com/photos/stanbr54/albums/72177720299646015
