CYPRUS or CRETE?!?

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Jayne P

I just spent 7 months in Crete and it is the biggest and most diverse of all the Greek islands. I recommend you stay in eithe Hersonnisos or Rethymnon as hHersonnisos has got more going on but Rethymnon is pretty central on the Island and most places of interest are no more than 1 hour away. Go to Lake Kournas, the Palace at Knossos, have a go at scuba, definately go on an organised bike ride (suitable for all ages), go para-sailing and walk down the Samaria gorge. Largest in Europe and 17km but a great day out. Can't wait to go back to Crete as there really is something for everyone!!!!!!!!!

Mo J

The weather at that time of year will possibly be nicer in Cyprus & it's more family oriented whereas Crete has more for the partying singles crowd. Both places are gorgeous with plenty places of historical interest to visit.Both have great bars though Cyprus may be better for water sports.
Hope this helps, have a great time!

Amymoni

Crete, of course! Cyprus has to many tourist, too little soul.
Crete is a wonderful island, where you can eat the best of Greek foods and experience the best of Greek everyday life. The answerer that tells you that Crete only has Agios Nikolaos can't possibly have been many places in Crete, you can travel for weeks and find lovely places all over the island. Since water activities is important to you, stay close to/in towns like Rethymnon or Chania, or in the less crowded Sitia. Good bars are everywhere, good restaurants too. When you choose a place to eat, don't go to the big tavernas at the waterside, but in the back streets, and look for the place the Greeks eat themselves. Then you will get the best food.
In the beginning of September the weather will be perfect, not as hot as midsummer, but usually close to 30 degrees C.

shoe s

cyprus

tomo

try cyprus,pissouri village 1/2 hour from paphos,secluded,nice few bars restaurants,then go up the road to next village parramali, where my brother in law has a pub,enjoy

Tero J

Crete 4 reasons, better in all.

1. Beaches
2. Culture
3. Nature
4. Food

fruitloop

Cyprus isnt scabby - Thats shite. Both places are lovely although think Cyprus is more family friendly.....Protaras or Paphos I reckon. Have a good one.

candygirl!

crete hits the box!!

breathoffreshair

Cyprus

johnny cee

Prefer Crete, but you will like both.
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I love both but his time I'd go for Cyprus

Franklin

see both

kevin p

phaphos in cyprus is very nice my mum lives there i always go early september still 100 degress

Martin the baby

yeah, i was on cyprus, really nice place (larnaca,paphos)
krete ? my parents were there, its like greek, nice as well, i dont know, which is better, probably crete.
but cyprus is less crowded probably.

Kitty

cyprus for sure!!!!
its definitely the paradise island for vacation.
beaches are beautiful with an amazing night life, wherever you go (paphos, limassol, agia napa, nicosia, or wherever!) theres always something to do.
also, the mountains are BEAUTIFUL!
a lot of the hotels are really nice too (3 and 4 star hotels are equivalent to 5 star hotels of the US...lol!)

ngiapapa

They are both very beautiful and offer excellent accommodation, however Cyprus has a Western nuance while Crete is purely Greek. Does this help a bit?

lykovetos

Amymoni talks sense. I have lived on Crete for three periods of six months and it has a great deal going for it. Friendly people and, if you are street-wise, not expensive.
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Mike D

Cyprus Cyprus Cyprus

Steve W

I have been to both.. Cyprus is nicer.. The only nice place in Crete is Agio Nickalios.. Dont go no where near Malia

sandie d

Cyprus is very expensive

Hibee

I was in Cyprus last month. It's scabby.

Try Madeira.

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