Spring: Low season on Crete
Spring is without a doubt the most beautiful season on Crete. The temperature is between 17 and 25 degrees and the sea water slowly starts to become comfortable. The whole island is blossoming; you will find an oasis of wild flowers such as orchids and irises. This season is especially suitable for the nature and culture lover that wishes to explore the island. Although not all excursions are yet available, we offer a wide range of hiking and rambling excursions, boat trips and cooking workshops. The height of spring is the Easter celebration that takes at least a week. We would love to familiarize you with it, please read more on our spring page: Spring on Crete.

Summer: High season on Crete

Beach, sun and sea are plentiful in summer. The island fills with tourists through out the months of July and August. They are mostly staying in the bigger hotels. Even so, there are many unspoiled spots on Crete where one can meet the locals and get to know their cultures and traditions. Due to the hot weather the coastal parts of the island become a bit arid. But the inlands stay beautifully green… one can even visit a waterfall. Most popular are the boat trips, there is nothing like snorkeling in the Mediterranean or sun bathing on a deserted beach. Half of August the wine season starts on Crete so you will have to join us on one of our wine making trips. As you can see, in high season you can find busy beaches and resorts or serene peace and quiet… How about a combination.

Autumn: Low season and Indian summers
Autumn is not really a season on Crete; it is more like an Indian Summer. The weather is often beautiful till end of November. The sea has a wonderful temperature, the nights are less warm and rain is at a minimum. The island slowly becomes green again and the agricultural life starts: time to harvest the olives. A very special time on our island, every village becomes busy as a bee hive. The families go out on a daily basis to bring in their olives and meet up at their regional oil factories. This is also the time the Cretan drink raki is made. On our trips we will show you all of these traditional crafts.

Winter: Winter lay over and holidays

Whether you would like to stay all winter or just celebrate the holidays with us, Crete is the best island for both. The seaside has the mildest winter climate in Europe where up in the mountains you will find thick layers of snow. Just imagine leaving in the morning for a snowball fight and bbq high up in the mountains… after a one hour ride you are back at the beach sipping a cocktail. The temperature is averaged between 15 and 20 degrees, but even 25 degrees is not uncommon. The apartments that offer winter stay are all heated and, very important, are located in villages that do not become ghost towns after the season. Christmas and New years is a mixture of old and new traditions. These holidays were never celebrated very big on Crete in the past, but they have caught up very well over the past 2 decades. Every town is decorated with lights, the bigger cities have Christmas fairs, carols both in English and Greek are sung and the houses are decorated festively. Please check out our Christmas program on this page: Winter on Crete.

Sunny start: Today will be lovely, with temperatures of 16°C and sunshine occasionally hidden behind a cloud.

Great weekend: Tomorrow will be 16°C with a mix of sun and clouds, ideal for a walk.

Bright Sunday: On Sunday, the sun will shine brightly at 14°C, with only a few clouds here and there.

Stable spring: Monday will also be pleasant with 14°C and a mix of sun and mild cloud cover.

Light cloud cover: Tuesday will see a few more clouds at 14°C, but it will still be a great day for activities.

Accommodation and flights in one price: May holiday

Want to recharge your batteries during the May holiday? Choose a carefree holiday including flights and accommodation. With temperatures already feeling like summer, now is the time to explore the mountains near Anopolis or relax on the coast. A complete holiday for a fixed low price!

Accommodation and flights in one price: High season

The sun high in the sky, a cooling breeze from the Aegean Sea and the conviviality of the high season. Experience the ultimate summer on our island! We have put together the best offers for flights and accommodation. Don’t wait too long, because places on Zorbas Island during the peak summer season are flying away.

Accommodation and flights in one price: autumn break

Not ready for autumn yet? Extend your summer during the autumn break! The sea water is still lovely and warm and the sun is shining brightly in Kokkini Hani. Take advantage of our autumn deals now, with flights and accommodation fully arranged for you. The perfect way to end the year!

Accommodation and flights in one price: Total package

Looking for an active holiday or total relaxation? We make it easy for you. Whether you come in spring, summer or autumn: book your trip and accommodation in one affordable package. Take a look at www.zorbas.nl for the latest offers and fly to the Greek sun this 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.

Holiday information Crete Zorbas Island: Apartment rentals and accommodation on Crete for most of the year. The right place for family apartments and holiday homes, all your excursions and cheap flights to Crete. A comprehensive overview of the latest holiday news from Crete, including lots of photos. Crete is the southernmost holiday island in Europe.

To give you an impression about your holiday at Zorbas Island on Crete, we created a short “Zorbas Island” Movie for you: If you got 5 minutes for holidays to Crete.

In case you like more information, please send an email to zorbasisland@gmail.com