Crete - Entertainment

Those who want to get to know the fantastic underwater world should think about taking a diving course.... The Stay Wet diving center offers trial courses run by PADI diving instructors at the magnificent beach of Mononaftis near Agia Pelagia. more

It might be the most popular beach of Crete: the palm beach Vaï in the northeast of the island. According... to a legend, it came into being after pirates landed here, sat on the beach, ate dates and spat the seeds onto the sand. Nevertheless, those who look at the palm grove, which spreads from the seaside to the interior of this dry coastal area devoid of vegetation, might believe the legend. Vaï has been developed for tourism long since. Hardly anyone visits Crete without heading to the beach, which really arouses a Caribbean atmosphere - with a fatal effect on the scenery. Pollution became so high that the palm grove has been fenced by now. Of course you can still bathe in Vaï. With restaurants and water sports activities, the tourism infrastructure invites for a longer stay. more

This theater is particularly atmospheric, not least because of its open air stage. The tourist information... center provides all the relevant information about the current program. more

The Yakinthia Festivals are organized annually in remembrance of the martyr Yakinthos, who died in 98 AD.... The well-selected program includes theater, music, film and readings in the summer. The current program can be accessed on the internet. more

The wonderful spa resort is among the best thalasso centers of the world. If you like, you can spend... a beauty or wellness holiday here – the variety of relaxation techniques and fitness activities is great. more

The huge entertainment park at the seaside offers anything from bungee jumping over diving courses to... water-ski lessons. Especially the kids will love the good variety of activities and pools. The foam party begins in the afternoon; in the evenings there are often motto and bikini parties. A great place for those who love a bustling water park. more

The aim of the exceptional 500-acres (200-ha) eco-park in the Lasithi Plateau is to revive Cretan culture,... traditions and customs and to protect the world of animals and plants. Visitors can learn old crafts such as weaving. In addition, there is a small apiary, a raki distillery, an animal farm, a restaurant and guestrooms. more

Here you sit in a gloomy cellar vault of a Venetian palace and listen to the impressive Bouzouki music.... In addition, Gounas offers Cretan live music almost every evening. This place is a must for anyone who wants to experience real Crete. more

There are regular open-air movies below the stronghold of the Fortezza. Up to three films are shown every... evening, most of them in original language with Greek subtitles. The tourist information, for instance, informs about the current program. more

On the area of the former American military base of Gournes at the north-coast road, a huge aquarium... shows the fascinating underwater world. Thousands of colorful, shimmering fish as well as sharks, turtles and seahorses pass in front of the visitors’ noses. more

Located at the seaside east of Chersonissos , the Lychnostatis open-air museum has been a crowd puller... long since. Opened in 1992, it vividly informs about traditional working and crafts, about typical plants and customs of Crete. An oil press, a distillery, the traditional dwelling of a shepherd, a windmill, a potter’s workshop, a weaving, a threshing floor and much more can be seen here. more

The kids will be excited about “sailing” along the coast on a pirate ship. The boats of Dolphin Cruises... lie at anchor in the port of Rethymnon. From here they put out to sea for daytrips with bathing stops and visits to dripstone caves, for fishing tours or short trips. Information is available on the internet or on site. more

During the summer months - from June to September, to be exact - the Lato Festival takes place in Agios... Nikolaos. There are folk events, modern dance, theater performances, sports competitions, and readings in different places throughout the city. Detailed information is available at the local tourist information. more

The annual culture festival of Heraklion offers top-class concerts, theater performances and exhibitions.... It starts in mid-June and ends in mid-September. Many events take place in the open-air theater Nikos Kazantzakis. The current program is available at the tourist offices and usually in the hotels. more