
Crete Nightlife
Crete – Not only an island where people come to see the historical and archaeological sites and wallow in the past. This is one island in Greece, which is recognized for its endless parties. Taverns, fraternity dances, bars, nightclubs, lounges, and discos- you name it, Crete has it.
There are endless stretches of nightlife in Crete. Cretan parties are casual and a place to relax, ‘let your hair down’ and seriously unwind, unlike the uptight, on-the-edge urban American nightlife; and this is what makes Crete so coveted by holiday makers. Heraklion and Agios Nikloas are more well-known and crowded areas. After dark, Malia and Hersonissos also set up their around each and every corner. Instead of staying in one place only, traveling throughout the island offers the most thrill. It is better to get information about the ‘hot spots’ from the hotel concierge or have a guide recommend them.
The music ranges through a variety of scenes – from the 40's pop, to late twentieth century music, electronica, modern hip hop and dance tunes, traditional Greek, or even heavy metal can be going on at any given time. The lists of these venues are by no means exhaustive. Thus the advantage is, there are clubs on either side of the street and if one bores customers, there are plenty more within a stone’s throw distance.
Crete Nightlife