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This 17th-century Venetian mansion, Chania’s most exclusive address, has been luxuriously restored. In a quiet alley, it has fine rooftop views and the suites have been individually designed.

The “House of the Lion” has been meticulously restored, with period details such as Venetian mirrors and antique (and reproduction) furniture. The Casa Leone also has a smart cocktail bar.

This Venetian mansion near the harbour has been divided into double and twin-bedded studios, and open-plan apartments sleeping up to four people on three floors, with twin-bed galleries and balconies, some with sea views.

A tiny guesthouse in Psychro village that makes a good base for a visit to the Diktian Cave or for exploring the Lasithi Plateau, high in the mountains of eastern Crete.

This large, colourful complex offers two pools and a playground right next to the beach. Each apartment has a kitchen and TV, and sleeps three to four people. The complex also has restaurants, bars and a café.

Crete’s most luxurious villa complex has 12 houses, each with private pool. All have washing machines and dishwashers, and marble bathrooms with whirlpool tubs. Fine views are to be had, also, across the Gulf of Mirabello.

Undeniably the best resort hotel in Crete, the Elounda Mare is a complex of 215 suites and villas set within lush grounds. The wide variety of sports and activities include tennis and a full array of water sports, and other facilities are close by on the peninsula.

Set in lush gardens about 20 minutes’ walk from the village, this is an excellent complex, with 24-hour reception, bars, restaurant and minimarket to complement its two- to four-bed apartments. Facilities include a large saltwater pool, children’s pool, tennis court and mini-golf.