Holidays on Crete island: useful information for travelers

Crete island is located in the southern part of Greece, on this island the sun shines almost all year round, and to be precise, 340 days. The nature here is very beautiful, sea water warms up in April and you can swim in the sea until October.

Those who like to travel by car usually book their car in Crete online in advance. At Heraklion airport, renting a compact car will cost from 16 euros per day, and at Chania airport - from 18 euros per day. Prices may vary depending on the season, car class and rental period.

In general, the weather in Crete attracts tourists from all over the world. And the climate here is good, thanks to which you will not be exhausted by the heat even in the hottest months. A cool breeze always blows in Crete and the sea is always calm.

As we have already said, you can swim in the sea already in the month of May, and if you come to the island in the spring in April-May, then you will have a unique opportunity to admire the blooming nature of stunning beauty.

And in May, the island is already quite warm, as a rule, the air warms up to +26 degrees. In June, you can also visit Crete, because this month summer reigns on the island with might and main, and there are practically no tourists, so it is in June that you can buy a tour to Crete at a low price.

Well, if you want to capture the hottest weather, then come to Crete in July-August, but we warn you that there are a lot of tourists here during these months.

From September to October, the velvet season begins in Crete, but there are noticeably fewer tourists, and you can still swim in the sea.

What to do in Crete?

The island of Crete attracts lovers of active marine recreation, here you can windsurf, sail or scuba dive to the bottom of the sea, where you will see stunning landscapes and outlandish fish.

You can also go to the mountains on your own or book an excursion. If you want to go on a mountain walk on your own, we recommend that you rent a bike and ride along the mountain trails.

You can also rent a car, which will allow you to drive around the city and see all the sights of this beautiful island, and there are many attractions here.