Crete

Although Crete is a large island, you can still in one holiday experience a large part of what the island has to offer. Everything from Europe’s longest gorge, the Samaria Gorge, and picturesque seaports to luscious beaches like the utterly fabulous – and pink – Elafonissi beach, relaxing mornings, afternoons and evenings at one of the many tavernas – or how about a shopping spree in the locals’ market hall in the main town of Chania?