oh Crete. Hersonissos and all inclusive resorts, right? Correct, but there is more. Much more. Crete is large (the largest Greek island) and incredibly versatile. The lively city is located between the rocks and ravines in the northwest of the island Chania. Although the city is popular among tourists and cruise ships regularly dock there, it is not as busy as on the south coast and in Hersonissos. Although… in the neighborhood Hersonissos Piskopiano you won't notice the hustle and bustle again. In and around Rethymnon on the north coast it's somewhat the same story. You can seek out the hustle and bustle, but you can also escape from it just as easily. Crete is therefore the perfect destination for a bit of everything holiday.

Barts Best of Crete

Naxos is not (yet) very well known, and therefore not (yet) very touristy. That also means that you get a lot for your money. Naxos is the largest island of the Cyclades, the archipelago best known for Mykonos and Santorini. If you do go to Naxos, combine it with a visit to the neighboring island of Paros. The ferry sails several times a day and takes you from one island to the other in 40 minutes.

The best of Naxos

Hydra, Hydra, Hydra. Ó Hydra. Name Hydra feel free to call it the Cinque Terre of the Greek archipelago, because boy, is this little island (area 64km2) so photogenic. What do we say, photogenic? Pinterest perfect is a better description. Hydra has a small harbor with a very picturesque character. The town - you might say a village - is located against a hill, which makes it even cuter. And very nice: no cars on Hydra, but donkeys. Oh, the peace!

You want to sleep here in the equally picturesque blue and white Orloff Boutique Hotel. Idyllic, elegant, authentic and around the corner from Kountouriotis Mansion – the local landmark. Did we mention that there is also a hidden garden? There is also a hidden garden!

Folegrandos kills two beautiful, exotic birds with one stone. It works like this: beautiful fly one is the village of Chora. It was named one of the seven most beautiful villages in Europe by CNN in 2013. It's a beautiful fly two Blue Sand Boutique Hotel. A Greek design dream come true. But why would you want to go to Folegrandos? Because of these flies, and because of the beautiful sandy beaches and clear water (snorkeling!). Another plus: Folegrandos consists of steep mountains. As a result, not all sandy beaches are easily accessible (only by boat), and therefore wonderfully quiet.