Hello great video at 13:31 what is name of beach and 13:35 and 13:37 what locations are the beach club and restaurant please :) thank you much appreciated
We went there last September for 3 weeks. You need a minimum of 3 weeks. We stayed in a village called Sternes. A 20 minite drive from Chania. It was amazing. We rented an airbnb house overlooking the mounhtains and sea. It was stunning and away from the tourists. When we wanted we'd go to the town in Chania. On the second part of our trip we stayed in the south, in Frangocastelo. It was a 15 minute drive from Sfakia. I recommed not staying in the touristy areas. They are expensive and packed with people and noise. This was the best trip ever. Particularly we loved the south of Crete.
I wasn't considering two places in Crete. We are staying for 2 weeks at a villa 10 mins fr Rethimno, Greece. Is that too long? Traveling with my 2 year old daughter and husband which is why we don't want to move around too much. After Crete we will spend 2 weeks in Naxos, Paros or Santorini (haven't decided yet). Thanks in advance for your input!
Near Agios Nikolaos I’d recommend Faedra Beach, its a cozy, clean hotel with a fair price. I was there, the food was so good we ate there every day, and they cleaned our rooms every day too! The beach is across the road, and its a nice walk to Agios Nikolaos (15-20min on foot). We walked, we liked it 😊. You can also rent a car like us and go driving in the mountains, we found a really nice taverna and other spots, but in general, the people on the island are SO nice, everything is VERY clean, and I loved it! Hope you love it too, good luck! ❤
Crete and Santorini are two of my favourite Greek Islands that I have visited - also loved Corfu and Rhodes. But Crete has a lot of things to do because the island itself is big
I like that you're pronouncing Chaniá Χανιά with the accent on the last 'a'. There are a few English-speaking travellers making blogs about Greece and most of them can't read Greek or pronounce the names half-way correctly. Kudos. All the best from Switzerland, Rob
It's actually called "emphasis" not accent. Anyone can make a blog about another country and not speak the language. I appreciate a outsiders view of the travel process into these countries. Many people pronounce cities and places in the U.S. wrong, It's because English isn't their 1st language either.
Just came back from there May2024 and stayed at Domes of Elounda Autograph Hotel which was magnificent - it’s unique service offering, fabulous location, outstanding cuisine and most important fantastic staff. My second stay there and can’t wait to go back! 😎
I have not been to Crete since 2004. At that time I was vacationing in Rethymnon and I visited most of the island thanks to rent a car. I have to visit that beautiful island again. A lot of time has passed, probably a lot of things have changed in the meantime. Wonderful people live there.
@@weeleung6043 We stayed in Platanias near Rethymno in a place called La Stella suites. Very lovely friendly staff near a lot of good eating places and a Lidl supermarket just down the road
When I lived in Crete in the 70's to early 80's you could just get a flight and stay where you wanted. I returned in 88 and you had to book into a hotel before your flight and had to stay there. I'd check how it stands now. Travelling as you feel led is so much better.
From the 90s (when I first started visiting) until present you do not need to pre-arrange hotels or stay in any specific spot. You're free to roam around any area of Crete - or all of Greece for that matter.
Very nice made video! I fell in love with Crete, and more specific with Chania while travelling there for holiday and I'd really love to move there. I felt like home and even though I've spent two weeks in Crete, I was sorry to leave.
Just a note Dave, perhaps when you show the various hotels, you could show the price range for each one? I know they do vary dependent on season, but it would be very helpful. Great informative videos though, keep them coming!!
Yeah, it's a great idea Andy and would be helpful for sure. Prices do change and vary by season and also vary dramatically within a hotel by room type. It's a tough element to do right. But thanks for the suggestion. I'll definitely give it some thought.
There are several pages like booking, TripAdvisor, hotels, trivago, Expedia to name a few where you can look at prices. Not everything can be given. Do some work!
To explore Crete properly you need three weeks at least, and a rented car. Otherwise, prepare carefully. Avoid the touristy party places like Chersonisos Heraklio. Stay at two different places on the island, to make the journeys easier. Tour or hike around mountainous Crete. Don't miss the southern part of the island and the magnificent gorges.
Get car rental and pinpoints places you want to see. You dont need to be at the place at the certain time, plus you are more relaxed with own time management.
Probably at the airport. Check rentalcars.com to see what they're quoting. If you're already in town then check out rental car places on Skalidi, just south of the Old Town.
The water is warm and wonderful from mid June to October. May, early June, and November the water is cooler - but tolerable if the air temperature is warm enough.
You must be kidding. I've just returned from Crete - water was great. Temperature of the air remained at ~28-32C and water was at 22C. It's not cold - perfect temperature for the sea water to still be refreshing when you get there from the beach. You don't feel any cold once you enter it. Also it was still the end of may / early june. It becomes much warmer near august and september....
Good production, although, the pronunciation of places cannot even be excused by you being an English speaker, this coming from a Norwegian. All you had to do was read the words for it to be excused, but you even missed entire letters of the names, and in some, you added letters that were not even there. Secondly, the recommendations of hotels etc. is ludicrous, unless this is specifically a channel targeting wealthy people. Then again, the name of the channel is "Santorini.." which explains why you might think the prices of these accommodations were excusable. Insane. By the footage also, it seems you were very lucky on your visits, as you mentioned the wind factor absolutely zero times. How one can mention Falassarna, or the north eastern places like Agios Nikolaos, Elounda and Vai, and not once mention the CRAZY amounts of wind, is mind baffling. For Agios Nikolaos and Elounda, good luck eating outside without having all your stuff blown off the table (for the majority of days), and for Falassarna and Vai, most days you will EAT SAND. Whenever you don't, is an exception. These places are also robbing people when it comes to pricing of sun chairs, umbrellas and food. Lived in Crete a bit over five years now, and I cannot believe the presentation of these places.
Haha. Yeah, we try our best with pronunciations but don't get them all. And yes, you're totally right that we focus on higher-end places to stay. Our website has pages dedicated to cheaper hotels but the videos highlight the really special places and these tend to be four and five-star hotels. Thanks for the feedback. Cheers.
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Hello great video at 13:31 what is name of beach and 13:35 and 13:37 what locations are the beach club and restaurant please :) thank you much appreciated
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We went there last September for 3 weeks. You need a minimum of 3 weeks. We stayed in a village called Sternes. A 20 minite drive from Chania. It was amazing. We rented an airbnb house overlooking the mounhtains and sea. It was stunning and away from the tourists. When we wanted we'd go to the town in Chania. On the second part of our trip we stayed in the south, in Frangocastelo. It was a 15 minute drive from Sfakia. I recommed not staying in the touristy areas. They are expensive and packed with people and noise. This was the best trip ever. Particularly we loved the south of Crete.
I wasn't considering two places in Crete. We are staying for 2 weeks at a villa 10 mins fr Rethimno, Greece. Is that too long? Traveling with my 2 year old daughter and husband which is why we don't want to move around too much. After Crete we will spend 2 weeks in Naxos, Paros or Santorini (haven't decided yet). Thanks in advance for your input!
Can I ask who you rented your air bnb was it expensive
Near Agios Nikolaos I’d recommend Faedra Beach, its a cozy, clean hotel with a fair price. I was there, the food was so good we ate there every day, and they cleaned our rooms every day too! The beach is across the road, and its a nice walk to Agios Nikolaos (15-20min on foot). We walked, we liked it 😊. You can also rent a car like us and go driving in the mountains, we found a really nice taverna and other spots, but in general, the people on the island are SO nice, everything is VERY clean, and I loved it! Hope you love it too, good luck! ❤
Crete and Santorini are two of my favourite Greek Islands that I have visited - also loved Corfu and Rhodes. But Crete has a lot of things to do because the island itself is big
I like that you're pronouncing Chaniá Χανιά with the accent on the last 'a'. There are a few English-speaking travellers making blogs about Greece and most of them can't read Greek or pronounce the names half-way correctly. Kudos. All the best from Switzerland, Rob
Thanks Rob. We try our best but undoubtedly make some mistakes. Thanks for the message.
It's actually called "emphasis" not accent. Anyone can make a blog about another country and not speak the language. I appreciate a outsiders view of the travel process into these countries. Many people pronounce cities and places in the U.S. wrong, It's because English isn't their 1st language either.
Rob is clueless
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Brilliant info. Planning a trip in the summer so this was a big help
Glad it was helpful. Check our Crete guide for lots more detailed info santorinidave.com/crete
Great share 👍big big like 👍 ciao from italy 🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹 full view ❤️❤️❤️❤️
This is a great video! I’m planning to go Crete for my bday in the summer so I rlly needed this video😄
coming back to visit Crete again soon ..... very informative presentation... not too slow, not too fast... all in a nutshell ! Thank you !
Just came back from there May2024 and stayed at Domes of Elounda Autograph Hotel which was magnificent - it’s unique service offering, fabulous location, outstanding cuisine and most important fantastic staff. My second stay there and can’t wait to go back! 😎
Yeah, great place. Thanks for sharing your experience. Cheers.
I have not been to Crete since 2004. At that time I was vacationing in Rethymnon and I visited most of the island thanks to rent a car. I have to visit that beautiful island again. A lot of time has passed, probably a lot of things have changed in the meantime. Wonderful people live there.
Just got back after spending two weeks there. Great food very friendly locals and some great history, brilliant holiday destination well recommended
Where did you stay please?
@@weeleung6043 We stayed in Platanias near Rethymno in a place called La Stella suites. Very lovely friendly staff near a lot of good eating places and a Lidl supermarket just down the road
When I lived in Crete in the 70's to early 80's you could just get a flight and stay where you wanted. I returned in 88 and you had to book into a hotel before your flight and had to stay there. I'd check how it stands now. Travelling as you feel led is so much better.
From the 90s (when I first started visiting) until present you do not need to pre-arrange hotels or stay in any specific spot. You're free to roam around any area of Crete - or all of Greece for that matter.
@@SantoriniDaveHQ thanks for the reply.
Just arrived from Crete last Wednesday 😊😊
Been there 5 times. Still have not seen everything. Lovely people, beautiful island. Great island to drive around.
Very nice made video! I fell in love with Crete, and more specific with Chania while travelling there for holiday and I'd really love to move there. I felt like home and even though I've spent two weeks in Crete, I was sorry to leave.
Très belle vidéo, merci !!!🏖️☀️🤗🇨🇵
I'll be going to crete for 11 days in July and I'm thinking about staying a few nights in each place as I work my way across!
Would recommend Chania balls ellfonsi and Loutro which was amazing.
Great video review of all our fave places
Thank you for your great work.
Thank you for the information! We are visiting for the first time in August and this helps so much!
Very helpful video, i feel much more educated about the different areas of Crete now and much more able to make a decision about which area to visit:)
Crete is my love forever!
very good video👍 thank you
Wow stunning ❤
Great video. Really helpful
Excellent documentary.
Crete is ouwer second home, the people, friends and the food are great.
I say go to stalis a very nice place.
great vid. Looks beautiful. We like Kefalonia & Thassos . Never been Crete before… it’s so big , where should I choose?…
We've got some suggested itineraries for Greece here santorinidave.com/greece-itinerary
I went to crete in 2021 summer, i loved it and in 2023 summer i will go to crete again
Just a note Dave, perhaps when you show the various hotels, you could show the price range for each one? I know they do vary dependent on season, but it would be very helpful. Great informative videos though, keep them coming!!
Yeah, it's a great idea Andy and would be helpful for sure. Prices do change and vary by season and also vary dramatically within a hotel by room type. It's a tough element to do right. But thanks for the suggestion. I'll definitely give it some thought.
There are several pages like booking, TripAdvisor, hotels, trivago, Expedia to name a few where you can look at prices. Not everything can be given. Do some work!
Very well made video, impressed.
To explore Crete properly you need three weeks at least, and a rented car. Otherwise, prepare carefully. Avoid the touristy party places like Chersonisos Heraklio. Stay at two different places on the island, to make the journeys easier. Tour or hike around mountainous Crete. Don't miss the southern part of the island and the magnificent gorges.
Exactly what we did last September. It's the best time to go by the way.
Question! Are beach chairs with umbrellas free for anyone to use or do you rent them?
For rent. Cost varies from beach to beach.
Hello thanks for the video very informative, any suggestion accommodation in Ellafonisi?
Xasteria Hotel is a good choice.
Amazing 👌👌😍
Good info thanks
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@santorinidave Hello great video at 13:35 and 13:37 what locations are the beach club and restaurant please :)
Cavo Tagoo hotel/restaurant in Mykonos.
which one is more preferable for 1st time travel to greece? private tour or DIY?
Get car rental and pinpoints places you want to see. You dont need to be at the place at the certain time, plus you are more relaxed with own time management.
which one is more suited to non drivers (we like to take excursions as well) all look lovely I have to say...
Sorry I don't understand your question.
@@SantoriniDaveHQ I was asking if any particular resort was better for people who dont drive ?
@@tonypettigrew4124 All resorts are served by local taxis, and some provide shuttles to the nearby cities.
Thanks for the video! Where do I get cheapest car rentals in Chania? 😄
Probably at the airport. Check rentalcars.com to see what they're quoting. If you're already in town then check out rental car places on Skalidi, just south of the Old Town.
@@SantoriniDaveHQ around the airport is overpriced. There's no specific private rentals? I'll go there next month
How warm is greece in April?.
Wheres the hotel in the picture on 13:28?
At 13:28 there is no hotel in the frame. That is a view from Pyrgos in Santorini. Hope that helps.
Has anybody been to iberostar in Crete ?
You can see traces of Turkish presence on every step.
What do you mean? What are you trying to say?
Crete looks great, except for those who want to spend a lot of time in the water. Temps are cold- you'll need a wetsuit in most cases.
The water is warm and wonderful from mid June to October. May, early June, and November the water is cooler - but tolerable if the air temperature is warm enough.
@@SantoriniDaveHQ thank you for the clarification.
You must be kidding. I've just returned from Crete - water was great. Temperature of the air remained at ~28-32C and water was at 22C. It's not cold - perfect temperature for the sea water to still be refreshing when you get there from the beach. You don't feel any cold once you enter it. Also it was still the end of may / early june. It becomes much warmer near august and september....
@@Faltery Awesome! Thanks for your insight.
Text sounds it was written by a tourism board
I worry about this too and it's tricky to strike the right balance. Thanks for the feedback. I really appreciate it. Cheers.
Good production, although, the pronunciation of places cannot even be excused by you being an English speaker, this coming from a Norwegian. All you had to do was read the words for it to be excused, but you even missed entire letters of the names, and in some, you added letters that were not even there. Secondly, the recommendations of hotels etc. is ludicrous, unless this is specifically a channel targeting wealthy people. Then again, the name of the channel is "Santorini.." which explains why you might think the prices of these accommodations were excusable. Insane. By the footage also, it seems you were very lucky on your visits, as you mentioned the wind factor absolutely zero times. How one can mention Falassarna, or the north eastern places like Agios Nikolaos, Elounda and Vai, and not once mention the CRAZY amounts of wind, is mind baffling. For Agios Nikolaos and Elounda, good luck eating outside without having all your stuff blown off the table (for the majority of days), and for Falassarna and Vai, most days you will EAT SAND. Whenever you don't, is an exception. These places are also robbing people when it comes to pricing of sun chairs, umbrellas and food. Lived in Crete a bit over five years now, and I cannot believe the presentation of these places.
Haha. Yeah, we try our best with pronunciations but don't get them all. And yes, you're totally right that we focus on higher-end places to stay. Our website has pages dedicated to cheaper hotels but the videos highlight the really special places and these tend to be four and five-star hotels. Thanks for the feedback. Cheers.