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For those looking to enjoy a fall break by the sea, Crete is a great destination as temperatures remain warm enough for many to go swimming, well into the season. This means that if you book a villa in Crete for this time of the year, you can enjoy having some of the most famous and beautiful beaches on the island almost to yourself! Given that these beaches are prime real estate where it can be hard to find enough room to put down a towel during the peak hours of the day in the high tourism season of summer, going at this time of the year is a great way to avoid any of that stress and large crowds. So, if you aren’t someone who needs sizzling summer temperatures to have a perfect day by the beach, then a vacation rental in Crete during the fall will do very nicely, indeed. And once you’ve secured your holiday rental in Crete with us? Well, then one of the first beaches that you should check out is Preveli Beach.

If you are after the ultimate luxury experience and a dream vacation in Greece then we have the perfect villa in Crete for you. Nereid Luxury Villa is a stunning 6-bedroom luxury villa in Crete with an outdoor infinity pool, incredible amenities, and sweeping views over the Aegean Sea and the Cretan Coast. Enjoy the most beautiful surroundings, the plushest accommodation, and a true taste of luxury with a stay in this remarkable gem.

Located in Rodhiá, a village near Heraklion, Nereid Luxury Villa is in a mountainous part of the island, perched in a perfect spot to take in outstanding sea views. For those who want to swim and lounge by the pool, dine, catch up and sip glasses of wine, enjoy morning coffees, and admire sunsets, this setting offers the most magical backdrop that you could imagine throughout the entirety of your vacation. So, book your luxury holiday in Greece now at Nereid Luxury Villa!

Vai is a protected area located on the east coast of Crete, between Cape Sidero and Cape Plaka, that is remote and, while not an official village of the island, is well-worth exploring if you have booked a villa in Crete due to its immense natural beauty and amazing beaches. For those looking to visit one of the island’s most photogenic beaches it is an ideal place to head to for a day or for those who want to breathe in the fresh air and enjoy the views afforded by the area’s forest, it is perfect. If, however, you are looking for a less busy beach to enjoy, the area also boasts another great option. So, plan a perfect day by the beach in a dream location by packing up and making your way to Vai during your holiday in Crete…

Crete is now famous all over the world as a tourist destination and a place of great beauty but it has been a remarkable corner of the globe for millennia, and therefore, it is a great idea to book a holiday rental in Crete to come and dive into its endless riches. It is, in fact, the very place where Europe’s first civilisation – the Minoans – thrived and rather spectacular traces of this early occupation still stand and can be admired to this day including the incredible archaeological sites and ruins at Knossos and Phaestus, to name only two of many examples. The Archaeological Museum of Heraklion, in the capital, houses an unbelievable wealth of the Minoan’s major artefacts and influential artworks. Regional museums throughout the island also display a host of intriguing artefacts from this period. 

Beautiful Greece with its great weather, rich history and culture, stunning scenery, and amazing food is a perfect spot for a vacation and we think a villa in Crete, in particular, is an excellent idea if you are looking to get away from it all. Why Crete especially, you might ask? Well, there are endless highly compelling reasons but here are just five among them that we feel are probably the most convincing...