More than 1.000 km of coastline shelters sandy, well organized, and popular beaches, but also isolated, scenic, and wild places for romantics and privacy lovers. Crete has a wide variety of well-kept, safe, and peaceful beaches, ideal for families with children, greatly appreciated by locals, too. Bright mornings, amazing sunsets, beautiful beaches, the pure blue sea color merging with the infinite sky, the long sunny summer season, the food and traditional hospitality of locals make Crete a paradise for romantic couples, honeymooners and not less, a perfect destination for beach weddings in a bohemian style.
From April, as soon as the warm season begins, and until the end of October, the island surrenders to millions of tourists, who come to get rest and have fun at the seaside, or improve wellbeing and strengthen their health through the natural factors such as sun, seawater, salty aerosols, and clean air. On the north coast, where the large resorts are developed, beaches offer visitors a wide range of services and amenities, like sunbeds, showers, toilets, changing rooms, towel service, beach bars, water sports, fun sports, lifeguards, etc. Unlike the north, the south has exotic, wild, and virgin beaches, preferred by nature lovers and those who want to temporarily escape civilization.
Tourists can relieve daily stress by taking courses in pilates, yoga, functional fitness, aqua gym in the specially designed venues at most hotels. They can also enjoy the benefits of total relaxation and pampering, and a wide variety of massages and detoxification, slimming, energizing, beauty, and rejuvenation treatments in the spa &wellness centers. Thalassotherapy and recuperative treatment packages are also available in specialized health care facilities like medspas, physio, and balneo-centers.
Holistic centers and wellness retreats offer alternative health treatments using essential oils, aromatherapy, herbal remedies, reiki, acupuncture, reflexology, shiatsu, Ayurveda, combined with the practicing of meditation, yoga, mindfulness, walks in nature, exercises, and diet, etc.
