Crete villa holiday events 2012, a latest guide to what’s on where on the beautiful island of Crete. This social calendar helps you get the most out of your stay in a holiday villa in Crete.
The annual Rethymno carnival is the major carnival on the island, its quite a show. It’s on in January – February.
Every year in April the officers of the Crete army parade through the streets of Heraklion to commemorate the uprising against the Ottomans back in 1821.
The annual Rethymnon Wine Festival in June is a lively affair with plenty of entertainment as well as wine.
The annual Casa dei Mezzo Music Festival sees classical musicians performing throughout the Makrigialos during six days.
In July the annual Yakinthia Festival holds its themed cultural event.
The annual Renaissance Festival of Rethymnon is on in July. Rethymnon transforms into medieval Venetian mode.
The annual Paleohora Music Festival is a low key affair but very enjoyable, it’s on over the first ten days of August in the small coastal town also known as Palaiochora.
The annual Sultana Festival is on in Sitia in August, the theme being Sultanas.
The Heraklion Summer Festival takes place each year from July until September and features a variety of artistic events.
In October the small village of Elos hosts the annual Chestnut Festival.
The annual Tsikoudia Festival is held in Voukolies in November. It’s a good time to warm up on Tsikoudia also known as raki.
Most of these events take place around the same time each year, do contact us for the latest information.
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