Ideal Time to Visit: Autumn in Crete

Crete, the largest of the Greek Islands, usually sees its rush of tourists from April to mid-October when the summer sun is warming the dramatically diverse island. For a vacation away from the throngs of tourists head there in October or November while the weather is still sunny, but light jacket appropriate. As autumn rolls in and the crowds have rolled out the island and its inhabitants offer a hospitable welcome to explore the mountains and villages, palm tree beaches and sea coves.

Photo Credit: Agios Nikolaos Harbour, Crete (Peter Adams)