April

At Easter time in Greece, we prepare spit-roast lamb, dye eggs red and enjoy hours of traditional dancing into the night. Explore small local villages near the city to discover authentic local celebrations of Easter.

May

At this time of year discover the orgy of blossoming plants, herbs and flowers, especially in the beautiful mountains of Chania (Lefka Ori, Samaria) or by hiking the Samaria Gorge. Be sure to look for Diktamo, a famous medicinal herb that only grows in the mountains of Crete.
 

June

Enjoy the blue skies, blossoming flowers and fantastic beaches! Crete's Botanical Park, which boasts tropical, fruit-bearing trees and citrus trees as well as herbs and a vineyard, also lets you experience traditional cooking methods such as open fireplaces.
 

July ­ August

Discover the best beaches on the island. In August many villages hold local festivals, or panigiri, with traditional dancing, singing and cuisine. Experience genuine Greek entertainment until the sun comes up.
 

September

Discover ancient monasteries in the Akrotiri region. Be sure to visit the famous Agia Triada, where you can visit the monks and purchase their wines.

October

Villagers are busy distilling Raki, or Tsikoudia, a strong spirit produced from the grapes pressed for making wine. Watch and enjoy the fascinating production process as much as the locals do. If ever offered Raki by a Cretan, drink up or you will be considered ungrateful!
 

November

Locals begin the olive harvest, plucking them from the trees and crushing them in special presses to produce Crete's famous olive oil.
 

December

Divine Villas beautifully decorates your villa for the Christmas holiday.
Christmas hymns and songs fill the churches and the whole town is alive with the Christmas spirit.
 

January - February - March

Pleasant temperatures of 15-20 degrees make this the perfect time of year to visit our castles, museums and other historic sites. Discover the wild beauty of Crete with its gloriously coloured skies and snow capped mountains.