Autumn in Crete, the Greek island of culture

Katie Monk reviews the InterContinental Crete, Grecotel LUXME White Palace and the adults-only Asterion Suites & Spa

Main pool at Grecotel LUXME White Palace
(Image credit: Grecotel LUXME White Palace)

Blessed with beautiful beaches, mountains, canyons and buzzing cities, Crete undoubtedly has it all. But it’s also a fascinating window into the ancient past. 

Minoans, Mycenaeans, Romans, Arabs, Venetians and Ottomans have all come and gone and left their mark, and it’s this rich tapestry of cultures and civilisations that makes the island so special. 

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