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[Denise S.]

We quite fancy going to Crete next Spring. Where do you suggest is best. We are a retired couple, don't go on the beach, like bars with entertainment, but not too rowdy. We don't want anywhere like Aya Napa or Magaluf and we don't know Crete. Any help would be appreciated.

[nickmo]

Irapetra is nice on the south coast, or Sitia on the northeast is a small pleasant place to stay. Aghios Nikolaos is also pretty with access to various atrractions like Spinalonga Island, plus some beaches to rest on, nice accommodations etc. Another option may be Mirtos is a small village on the south coast which is really peaceful but you may feel its a bit isolated if you like to do things as well as just stop and do nothing for a bit. . . a lot of the north coast is almost over developed, but htere are exceptions like Chania, which may also do.

Info on Crete as a destination here: http://www.tripadvisor.com and enter 'crete' - details on different aspects plus info on accommodations, tours etc.

You'll probaly have crete offer some info too I'm sure as a AB poster . . . !

[Bat2105]

If you don't want anywhere rowdy, i'd avoid Malia, Stalis and Hersonissis (in that order). Nicer resorts include Elonda which is quite classy, but a good all-rounder is Agios Nikolaos which has something for everyone. I would recommend anywhere in Crete though, its a lovely place.

[Breezy23]

Aghia Gallini is lovely, however it is very steep so you need to be fit. It is down on the south coast to the west of Matala.

[goosing]

mirtos on the south coast is very quiet - no discos or music bars - too quiet for some. georgiopoulis is very nice, took my parents there (both 70's) and they liked it so much they've been back. See the Kosmar brochure for some out of the way quiet places.