Best time to visit
32 things to do in Crete
Kourampiedes (Kourabiethes)—Greek Christmas Butter Cookies
During Christmas vacation in Greece, try these delicious traditional butter cookies which look like small snowballs
Melomakarona—Greek Christmas Honey Cookies
Christmas in Greece won't be complete without these traditional festive sweets!
Oxi Day (Ohi Day)
Visit the biggest national holiday in Greece with lots of parades and festive events
Olive Harvest
When visiting Crete during winter, witness and partake in the olive picking holidays
Birdwatching Season
Crete hosts more than 400 different bird species, ensuring a great birdwatching experience
Hiking in Samaria Gorge National Park
Samaria Gorge National Park is a place with incredibly stunning nature, waterfalls, lakes, ancient settlements, and unique flora and fauna
Lefka Ori Hike (The White Mountains)
These snowy mountains are waiting for you in sunny Crete
Drosoulites of Frangokastello Castle
Have you ever seen a mirage? This one is so real that it has confused people for hundreds of years
Pink Sand Beaches
Witness the amazing work of Mother Nature while visiting the Elafonissi and Balos pink beaches
Diving and Snorkelling
Crete offers an exciting underwater odyssey with lots of unique objects, flora, and fauna
The Tour of Crete
A great chance to test yourself and partake in a challenging bicycle holiday among the beauty of Crete
Wild Greens (Horta)
Dreaming of long life and perfect skin? Try these delicious wild greens from Crete
Crete Beach Season
Enjoy plenty of swimming and sunbathing spots on the fifth largest island in the Mediterranean Sea
Fishing
If you are a sea and nature fan, don't miss this chance to enjoy fishing during your vacation in Crete
Holy Week & Greek Easter
Feel the spirituality of Crete during the biggest religious holiday in the country
Elos Chestnut Harvest and Festival
Sweet roasted chestnuts, a beautiful, elated atmosphere, and local spirits await you in Crete in the fall
Winemaking Season
There is no meal without a glass of amazing Cretan wine. Tasting tours run all year round, whereas grape stomping experience is available just once in a while—don't miss it!
Tsikoudia (Cretan Raki)
Autumn is the best time to discover Cretan spirits traditions—try local alcohol and learn to make it on your own
Lemon and Orange Season
Do you know the real taste of Crete? Just try its citrus fruits
Grape Harvest
Guess how many kinds of grapes exist in Crete? Almost 40! Don't miss your chance to try them all
Wildflower Season
Discover flower species that grow exclusively in Crete
Sardine Season
In fishermen's villages, people eat sardines every day, which is perhaps the secret to Greek longevity
Sea Turtles
Visit some of the wonderful Greek beaches, which are home to the adorable Caretta turtles