Events and Festivals in Crete

  • Heraklion Summer Arts Festival: Summer is a Great time to visit Crete. The Capital Hosts a vibrant festival full of music and art in July and September that is in itself worth a trip.
  • Rethymno Renaissance Festival: This festival goes on from July to August and takes place in the cultural hub of crete; Rethimno. It is a very interesting look into the past and contemporary musical events take place everywhere.
  • Shopping: Crete's a tourist place and opportunities abound to buy souvenirs, clothing, etc. all over the place. Don't be afraid to haggle.
  • The only place of particular note is the Mediani Square market in Heraklion where you'll find herbs, spices and folk remedies galore.

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  • We arrive in Crete 24 June - 02 July, its our first visit. We are booked into the Lato hotel in Agios Nikolaus. Could you tell me about the Cherry festival, Naval Week and any other festival happening during our visit please.

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    • I am not sure if the date for this year's Cherry Festival is yet announced. You will have to ask the locals to get the exact details. This festival usually has music, gunshots, and a lot of local delicacies. The Navy Week is held in late June, honoring Crete's relationship with the sea. To know more about more festivals and events, I suggest you ask the locals around as they are the best source of information.  

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