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There is no better place for vacations all year round than Crete. In the summer, the endless beaches are frequented by thousands of sunbathers and swimmers, while in the winter, the lush mountains and countryside are beautiful and welcoming. Weather in Crete is mild throughout the year, warm and sunny in the summer, temperate and clear-skied in the winter. Despite being the southernmost part of Greece, the weather in Crete is always comfortable, even during the summer when cool breezes lessen the heat of the warmest days.

HERAKLION, Malia, Hersonissos, CHANIA, Agios Nikolaos, Elounda, Sfakia, Stalida, Agia Pelagia, Gournes,

Paleochora, Matala, RETHYMNON, Agia Roumeli, Ierapetra, Platanias, Agia Galini, Georgioupolis, Sissi, Plakias,

Stalis, Gouves, Amoudara, Almyrida, Milatos, LASSITHI, Sougia, Loutro, Fodele, Sitia, Stalos, Bali,

We believe that there is no best time to visit Crete, it all depends on what you are really looking for, is it the sun, the glorious beaches, history, mountain drives and hikes or the beautiful floral display in the spring? Tourists often decide on their vacation spot depending on the climate and weather in Crete. The southern and eastern regions of Crete tend to be warmer and drier than areas in mid, western and northern areas of Crete.
A good example of this is the Lassithi Prefecture. During the summer, the temperature in the southern coastal areas is approximately 3 degrees °C higher than in the northern coastal areas. Spring announces its presence with an abundance of magnificent wild flowers. Rainfall is higher on the mountains and snow can be seen on the peaks until June. The temperature on the plains seldom falls to freezing point and snow is rare. The temperature along the shores of the Libyan sea is high in the summer, while the "Meltemi " (prevailing north winds, often strong) make the northern shores pleasantly cool from mid- June to the beginning days of September.