Αutumn holidays in Crete

Crete in October

is a great choice, as the weather is still warm and you can still swim in the sea. 

Autumn is near-perfect in Crete: the masses have left, days reach 24C, the Cretan Sea is still bath-like, and tavernas are still open and pouring raki. 

Crete may be a beautiful place to visit during the summer months, but there is nothing quite like the island during autumn. Immerse yourself in the culture and natural beauty of the island, and if you’re visiting Crete this autumn, make sure to venture off the beaten track for a truly Cretan experience. 

A guided walking holiday in Crete can be the perfect option for those who want to get the most out of their time on the island. 

You may think of a Greek island as a summer destination, but there are some compelling reasons to visit Crete in October. For example, it is less crowded than in the summer months. 
It is also usually cheaper to travel in the fall when summer prices have fallen and hotels are offering attractive packages. 

Towns in Crete, like Chania, Rethymno remain lively all year round, with restaurants staying open. Several harvest festivals take place across the island in October as well. As the weather cools down and the beaches empty out, there are still alternative things to do in Crete in October.

In autumn, when the first rains wash away the summer dust, nature seems to suddenly wake up and begin its chores, and within a few days, all is green again, with beautiful wildflowers dotting the countryside. Listen closely and you can almost hear the heartbeat of the inner island which now takes center-stage - away from the shores, which was the epicenter of interest for almost six months, as Greek and foreign tourists invaded the numerous seaside resorts.

Immediately at the end of the summer, farming activities get into full swing with the gathering of grapes and the spreading and drying of the raisins. Autumn sets in with the plowing and sowing of the fields, and the stomping of the grapes for the year's production of wine and raki. When autumn turns to winter, it's the time for the olives to be harvested - an activity that involves thousands of Cretans, farmers, and non-farmers alike. Just about everyone on the island owns at least some olive trees in the villages, even though most of the population resides in the cities.

Although autumn kicks off in September, most of the month is still summer, and the weather continues to be warm and mostly dry. During the day the temperature can reach 25 to 30 degrees, while at night you may need a sweater or light jacket for the evening chill. Normally, the strong summer winds die down by this time, and the days begin to shorten. The first rains usually appear in September, although there have been some years that the month remained completely dry.

In October, the days continue to shorten, but the sea becomes even calmer than usual. The temperature remains user-friendly, averaging around 25 degrees, and there are still many people enjoying the beaches, including the last influx of tourists. Some rainfalls, but not too often.
 
November is the epitome of autumn in Crete, with enough rainfall and cold days so that home heating is turned on for the first time - but not every day. There are still plenty of sun-kissed, calm days with the temperature climbing to 20 degrees or more by the seashore, while, at the same time, the first seasonal snow dusts the mountain tops.

Crete is unlike northern Europe where, from the middle of autumn, the days are continually cold and evidence of life in nature is almost non-existent. In Crete, there will be cold and rainy days, of course, but they will rarely last more than three or four days at a time. Then, the clouds part and the temperature edges upwards. For this reason, it is difficult to imagine another place with such a people-friendly climate.

You can follow us on the unique private excursions that we organize during the autumn throughout Crete so that you can experience up close the pulse and the beauty of autumn in Crete

https://www.crete-taxi-service.com/en/excursions