Active holiday in Crete: Zorbas Island is a small-scale apartment complex on the north coast of Crete in Kokkini Hani. We have 20 apartments and 2 holiday homes directly next to a sandy beach. From the apartments, the terrace and the swimming pool you have a magnificent view of the sea with Dia Island on the horizon. During dinner on the terrace, you can watch the sun set in the sea or behind a mountain. Around the apartments is a beautiful garden with our herbs, vegetables, banana trees and many other plants and flowers that do not grow in Northern Europe.
Crete is a popular holiday island where there is something for everyone to do. Whether you like to relax on the beach or at the pool or if you are active, you can do it all during a holiday in Crete.
Excursions on Crete
We organize excursions for our guests ourselves, where we like to go to places that are not described in the tourist guides. Here you will see the real Crete! We organize walks through olive fields and villages where you will encounter few people along the way. But we also climb and clamber through various gorges. So if you like a little more challenge, that’s a must. In some gorges there is water all year round, so wet feet are guaranteed. Along the way we will have lunch at beautiful places that you would not have visited otherwise. Please see our page about excursions.
On the electric bike you will see a lot of the Cretan landscape and the beautiful villages that Crete has. Thanks to the battery, you get support, but it’s still hard pedaling every now and then. The many olive trees are interspersed with beautiful views of the many mountains of Crete.
But there is also plenty to do and see for the water lover. Explore the underwater world while snorkelling, sailing to Dia Island or on the water with an old Greek fishing boat. Choices enough!
We also organize cooking workshops to introduce you to the Greek cuisine. Make your own various Greek dishes in a beautiful olive field and eat them of course. On our excursion page you can see which excursions we organize.
If you want to explore the island yourself, we can help you rent a car. But public transport (bus) is also well organized on Crete. From Kokkini Hani there are regular buses to Heraklion, Hersonissos and Agios Nikolaos, among others. From Heraklion you can go to many other towns on the island by bus.
Holiday in Crete
After a whole day in the open air, you can relax with a drink on our terrace before enjoying all the delicacies that the Greek cuisine has to offer. We offer our accommodation on a half board basis. You start the day with a delicious breakfast and end it with various Greek dishes. The Mediterranean cuisine is also ideal for vegetarians, there are various vegetable dishes. Many of the vegetables and herbs come from our own garden.
We can also help you find good flights. Most time of the year there are many direct flights from various Dutch, Belgian and German airports to Heraklion. From there it is about 20 minutes by car to Zorbas Island.
The weather forecast for this week
A wonderfully varied week awaits us in Kokkini Hani! With a beautiful mix of warm sunshine and the occasional friendly cloud, it is pure enjoyment. At temperatures of 23 to 27°, it is perfect for both relaxation and an active day on Crete.
A magical end to the day
After a wonderful day on vacation, there is nothing more beautiful than ending the day on Zorbas Island. Especially in May and June, the sun moves across our island in such a way that the sky changes color spectacularly. A magical moment that makes your vacation on Crete truly complete.
The secret to the very best quality
Why is our Zorbas olive oil so unique? The secret lies in the pressing and the purity. Pressed at a controlled temperature of 28°C and packed with healthy polyphenols (antioxidants). With an acidity of 0.3%, this is an absolute premium oil. An exclusive quality product made with love, and you can taste it in every drop.
Your dream trip to Crete, fully planned
Do you dream of a trip to Crete but dread the planning? Look no further! We offer a competitive price including flights and accommodation. Ask us for tailored advice, and we will get to work for you immediately. It is often much cheaper than you might think beforehand. Join us for a cozy dinner every morning and evening and enjoy a carefree holiday!
Zorbas Island 2026 Crete Greece Newsletter: your holiday in Crete in 2026 – The new Zorbas Island programme: dear holidaymaker, we are delighted to present the first details of our brand new programme for 2026! At Zorbas Island, everything revolves around an unforgettable holiday on beautiful Crete.
Holiday Crete 2026 agenda – Agenda Zorbas Island, Crete – Season 2026: our new agenda is ready with the excursions for 2026, including many new excursions. You are probably curious about the activities we will be organising at Zorbas in the coming year, and this agenda provides an overview of all the activities that will interest you.
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