You booked your tickets, you waited with excitement for the day of departure to the island of dreams, and now it’s time to prepare your suitcase! No need to stress, Crete is the perfect destination to travel light, as the weather does not require heavy clothes, and you will probably need the extra space
The beach of Fodele Beach will offer you all that you’d expect during your vacations: relaxation and suntanning on the beach beds, swimming, beach sports. But if you want to explore more, the island of Crete is big enough to offer a variety of beaches for every taste: from exotic sandy beaches with palm
Set in the lovely Cretan countryside, Arkadi Monastery is a must-see monument of the island with an impressive baroque architecture and an even more impressive history. Located about 23km from the city of Rethymno, it makes an ideal day trip from Fodele Beach and can be combined with a visit to nearby
One of the most interesting culinary festivals in Crete takes place every spring in Fodele, celebrating the region’s most distinguished product: oranges! Taste unique Cretan recipes, experience a local feast with traditional music and dances, kid-friendly activities, an open-air market, and be amazed by
Carnival traditions in Crete have deep roots in antiquity and are associated with myths and folk stories, ancient customs of fertility, the “awakening” of nature, the intoxicating effect of spring and -of course- wine that pours generously in all carnival events on the island, to honor the legacy of god
Situated in the foothills beneath Mt. Psiloritis, Margarites is a picturesque village notorious for its pottery tradition. Just 27 kilometers east of Rethymno, this charming traditional hamlet near Ancient Eleftherna is also known for its windy streets and architecture. One of four main traditional
For guests of Fodele Beach & Water Park Holiday Resort interested in the history of Crete, the Museum of Ancient Eleutherna within the archaeological park of Eleutherna is a must-see attraction. Located about 25 kilometers south of the coastal town of Rethymno, Eleutherna is a unique site in all of
About fifty minutes west of Fodele on the main coastal highway, Rethymno is one of Crete’s most charming and historic seaside towns. Situated on an ancient harbor and bordered by pristine Blue Flag beaches, Rethymno is our island’s third largest town. We urge guests who want to explore the island, to put
Just outside the front gates of Fodele Beach & Water Park Holiday Resort, guests will find three of Crete’s most famous wineries. The history of Cretan winemaking stretches to the corners of recorded time, and the modern quality standards of our island’s winemakers have transported the region to
The capital of Crete, Heraklion (Iraklion) is in the center of everything Cretan, and the site of some of Greece and the world’s most stunning touristic attractions. A port and social hub since ancient times, today the city is home to more than 300,000 people. The fourth largest city in all of Greece,
