Winter in Crete is olive harvest time from the beginning of November to the end of February olive presses working at full speed and country life is alive. People at work in the olive groves. Anyone who has ever been involved in the olive harvest will later enjoy every fine drop twice as much, because it is a back-breaking job. Singing of people at work followed by the sounds of chainsaws.
Winter on Crete not only is the harvest, the olive trees also have to be trimmed and rejuvenated. In the evening there is a fireplace - smell in the air, because at night the temperatures go down to 10 degrees. Around 18 degrees during the day.
Visit the colourful weekly markets in winter and discover the local products. Farmers use the weekly markets for direct sales. Weekly markets on Crete in winter are a real treat. Beekeepers, cream cheese producers, fishermen all present their products.
The period from November to January is attractive due to its mild temperatures. It's the time for excursions, hikes, museum and excavation visits or just relaxing among the locals. The mountains are often already covered with snow because Crete also has an almost alpine landscape. The mountains are over 2200 meters high.
There is snow in the high mountains, while on the coast you can enjoy the mild winter sun. People are now less prepared for tourists. On Crete, country hotels and city hotels are now in high season.
Winter on Crete also means the orchids bloom. At the end of February, the orchids are already blooming and later in March the lilies and cyclamen and wild gladioli. The flora explodes. A great symbiosis with the snow-capped mountains.
All country hotels, city hotels and holiday homes that we have selected for you have heating or fireplace. Wintertime is not bathing time, it is exploring time. For hikers, mountain bikers and amateur archaeologists and amateur artists, wintertime on Crete is the most beautiful time. We have put together combination trips for you where you can be part of the olive harvest in the countryside and finally explore the capital and one of the most important museums in Europe. Discover the vibrant cities and the important monasteries of Agia Triada and Arkadi.
You can come to Crete in winter with a scheduled flight. The hub is always Athens and sometimes Thessaloniki. The baggage will be forwarded automatically. You just must change the flight. We create complete packages for you including flights and transfers or including flights and rental cars.
Crete in winter is worth it. You can find the most beautiful country hotels, city hotels and rental car tours, holidayhomes and Villas for the winter in our website Kreta.com. For every booking you will receive excursion tips and tour suggestions.
Lean back and indulge yourself from the winter sun on crete
