Hotels in East Crete, Greece
East Crete stretches from the Lasithi Plateau to the coastline, famous for the palm forest of Vai Beach and the Minoan palace of Zakros. Summers are hot and dry, often hitting 86°F (30°C), perfect for snorkeling in the crystal-clear Libyan Sea or hiking the Gorge of the Dead. Winters are mild, around 59°F (15°C), ideal for exploring the Diktaean Cave, where Zeus was born in mythology, without the crowds.