Choose your holiday destination to Crete

Crete has become one of the most popular summer tourist destinations with its eclectic spread of sandy beaches and rich historical traditions. The island lies to the south of the mainland of Greece and basks in the warm Mediterranean sun. The island is popular right through the year but most of the tourists like to visit its sandy beaches during the summer months. The city of Heraklion is the capital of Greece and serves as the major gateway to the tourists looking to discover this island. The island offers varied experience to its tourists, who can choose from golden sandy beaches, historic sites, rustic fishing villages and a bustling nightlife for the more adventurous lot. The island offers a wide range of options concerning conveyance to its tourists. However, the most popular means of transportations for the tourists comprise of the cars for hire that are both convenient and affordable at the same time. Tourists prefer these rented cars to take them to the far off and remote locations, which can become more expensive by hiring a cab. Therefore, a large number of tourists prefer to opt for companies providing car hire at Heraklion.

Heraklion Airport

The airport at Heraklion operates international flight and is just fifteen minutes drive away from the city proper. Thus, many travelers opt to arrive at Crete by air and then hire a car from any of the various car-renting companies, which have offices at the airport. A large number of international companies that run fleet of cars for hire operate at the airport and offers great rates to the customers. 

Heraklion Port

The port at Heraklion also offers a large number of options to the tourists to visit the adjacent tourist sites and even the neighboring islands, or by Athens. The city is the best spot to choose as the base for the entire trip because it is a thriving urban centre, which offers a large number of options regarding both accommodation and transportation. Tourists can choose to visit any of the numerous museums that dot this island and contain treasure trove of artifacts, which are reminiscent of the glorious past of this place.

The island also abounds with a number of resorts and world-class beaches for the sun and surf hungry tourists. Several resorts such as Agios Nikolaos and Sitia are extremely popular among the tourists. Resorts provide their guests with fine beaches and excellent restaurants, bars and hotels. The island is also home to several charming fishing villages, which tourists can visit with their rented cars. The island is home to splendid architecture reminiscent of the Venetian and Turkish influences in the past.

 All of these destinations are easy to reach with car hire at Heraklion city.  Therefore, tourists need not burn a hole in their pocket to discover the wonders of the ancient Greece. 

About The Author:
Ioannis Kastrinakis is client representative at Cretarent.