Two sides, same Crete

The largest island in Greece offers two distinct experiences on its Eastern and Western coasts, each worth discovering on its own

The most famous mythological tale coming out of the largest of Greek islands is also the most popular.

Crete is the largest island in Greece, where your martini would cost 4 euros, as opposed to 10 in Santorini(Shutterstock)

Agios Nikolas is a town on the Eastern end of Crete with well-laid out streets (Shutterstock)

If Greek people are the warmest Europeans you’ll find, Cretans are the warmest of the Greek

Rethymnon’s Greek Orthodox churches are distinctive in character (Shutterstock)

The town of Rethymnon is every confectionery lover’s delight (Shutterstock)

Take a walk around Leper Island, which is built with monuments like this fortress (Shutterstock)

Until just a few decades ago, lepers were banished by the society and sent to Spinalonga or the Leper Island

Spot Gulf royalty and Hollywood celebs at The Daios Cove Resort And Spa (Shutterstock)

Experience the western part of Crete at the Royal Blue Resort and Spa (Shutterstock)