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Agios Nikolaos

Tranquil Agios Nikolaos: A Family Guide to Crete

Crete has long been an ideal holiday destination for parents in search of some relaxed family fun. Thanks to its clear, crystal shorelines and whitewashed beaches, I’ve always enjoyed visiting this beautiful destination with my kids. But in recent years, when I tell people about idyllic holidays spent in Crete, they often look at me in horror because they assume that the whole of the island has been taken over by party-goers in resorts like Chersonissos and Malia. The fact that for every party resort there is another which is quiet and tranquil, like the beautiful Hersonissos, seems to have

Crete, Greece

Make Memories (and Lose Them Again) on a Lad’s Trip to Malia

Planning a lads’ holiday with your mates? There’s no better place than Crete’s party capital. Malia is a very popular holiday destination among British lads – and you will see why! Malia, a coastal town in Crete, Greece, is one of Europe’s biggest party scenes. A bustling beach town by day, it transforms into a clubber’s paradise at night. There are loads of great value eateries to enjoy and dozens of cheap bars to get drunk in. Malia also offers some top-class clubs. Don’t miss any of the ‘it’ places. Here are a few tips on where to go to