Hotels in East Crete, Greece

East Crete is the eastern part of the island, with a Mediterranean climate that brings hot summers around 30°C (86°F) and mild winters near 10°C (50°F). It's famous for the palm forest at Vai Beach and the abandoned leper colony on Spinalonga Island, which you can explore by boat from Elounda. In summer, swim in the Libyan Sea or hike the Gorge of the Dead near Zakros, while winter is perfect for touring the Dikteon Cave and sampling olive oil in the Lasithi Plateau without the crowds.