To the south of mainland Greece we have Crete holidays, which tend to win over everyone from young couples to large groups and first-time family flyers. Made up of beach resorts and relaxing village destinations, how you spend your time in Crete is completely up to you.

As the largest and oldest Greek island, you'll find history in every nook and cranny of Crete. It is said to be the home of the mythical Minotaur - which was slain in the ancient city of Knossas. Visit the impressive Palace here and familiarise yourself with the ancient ruins of the city. Crete is also famous for its beautiful flower-freckled countryside, all of which makes the ultimate backdrop for a romantic break away - it even has its own palm-tree forest beach so you can bird watch at the same time as building up your tan. Families can be kept entertained by the waterparks, sandy hotspots and customary Greek tavernas of Elounda and Hersonissos while up-tempo tourists will want to get acquainted with Malia. Full of bright lights, beach bars and foam-filled nightclubs, it's a polar opposite of the sleepy local hamlets you'll find inland.

We also have great offers on Corfu holidays or for a wider choice of where to stay, visit our Greece holidays pages, full of last minute deals and cheap self-catering apartments in the sun.