Crete, the most favoured island in the entire Mediterranean, in terms of geographic location and climatic conditions, for the development of tourism all year round.

Tourism agents in the last 2 years have aimed at extending the tourist season (which up until 1997 was between April and October) on a twelve months basis. It is a well known fact that Crete has all the necessary requirements to develop winter tourism to the same extent as that developed in the summer. This is confirmed by every visitor, who will spend an unforgettable holiday on the lush island, which provides not only sun and sea, but historical monuments, a hospitable and rich countryside, great natural beauty, a dry and healthy climate, as well as many other things.

In recent years, the island has attracted a great number of people, who following a life of intense work in their country, have chosen Kriti as their place of relaxation. The tourist infrastructure (hotels, holiday organizers, EOT – The Greek National Tourist Organization, and other factors) are at a stage where they can provide all of their services, for pleasant accommodation, entertainment and amusement even during the winter months. The invitation is open to every guest, who must simply decide to discover the island, which gave birth to Zeus, God of Olympus, to enjoy first hand experiences even during the winter, with the hospitable Cretan folk. If this invitation sounds interesting to you, the Crete’s summer guest, we are hopeful it will become more attractive to you as the island’s development agents are financially supporting this effort, with the result that you will be able to enjoy pleasurable winter holidays.

Incentives towards this are: Discounted airfares, cheaper accommodation, and development of activities such as mountain climbing, skiing, indoor swimming, excursions to tourist sites (ravines, caves) and co-existing with the rural life of the region.