October is the so-called “shoulder season” to visit Crete. The first half of the month will be sunny, with temperature averages around 24°C (75.2°F) and water still warm enough to swim, especially if you wear a full-length wetsuit. You can expect slightly lower temperatures, wind, and some
As the seat of the University of Crete, Rethymno has a young, vibrant feel and entertainment opportunities galore for students and their peers. This is not to say that the city doesn’t offer romantic venues and opportunities for families to spend quality time while they vacation on the island. Rethymno
Your next best Cretan experience will be beautifully local when you explore one of the traditional villages at the throbbing heart of the island. These settlements combine tradition and authenticity with the locals’ deep respect for nature and its bounty. Leave the popular tourist trails behind you and
Preveli monastery on Rethymno province’s south coast stands high above the Libyan Sea. For its breathtaking location and the views alone, a visit here on a sunlit day stays long in the memory. But this place has a deep and heroic history. Like most Cretan monasteries, it was at the centre of anti-Ottoman
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
