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Agios Nikolaos of Crete will host Olympia Culture’s Cliff Diving on September 27 and 28, 2025. World-class athletes will leap from towering heights into the lagoon and harbor, creating a spectacle of sport and artistry.
Cliff Diving in Agios Nikolaos combines competition, culture, and tourism. The city will come alive with sports, live music, and Cretan hospitality. Visitors, residents, and adventure lovers will share in an event that unites adrenaline with the Greek summer.
The natural landscape of Agios Nikolaos and the steep cliffs of Lake Voulismeni provide ideal conditions for diving. Athletes from around the world will deliver a breathtaking performance over two days of competition and celebration.
September 27–28, 2025
Agios Nikolaos, Lassithi – Lake Voulismeni Harbor
Morning: Athletes training and warm-up.
Afternoon: Opening women’s and men’s rounds.
Evening: Opening Ceremony with speeches, piano recital, opera performance, and DJ show.
Morning: Dynamic sports apnea demonstration and training.
Afternoon: Final women’s and men’s rounds, followed by athletes’ awards.
Evening: Closing Ceremony with percussion, diving show, and ceremony party with Paschalis and special guest Stelios Mac.
Located in Agios Nikolaos, 400 metres from Ammos Beach and 1.1 km from Ammoudi Beach, Soho #1 Luxurious apartment in Saint Nicolas provides air-conditioned accommodation with a patio and free WiFi. The property features city views and is 1.8 km from Almiros Beach and 200 metres from Lake Voulismeni.
The apartment is equipped with 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a balcony with sea views.
The apartment offers a sun terrace.
Cretaquarium Thalassocosmos is 49 km from Soho #1 Luxurious apartment in Saint Nicolas, while Panagia Kera Church (in Kritsa) is 300 metres away. The nearest airport is Heraklion International Airport, 57 km from the accommodation.
Set 500 metres from Ammos Beach and 1.2 km from Ammoudi Beach, St. Nicolas Soho Apartments in Agios Nikolaos offers air-conditioned accommodation with views of the sea and free WiFi.
All units come with a seating area, a flat-screen TV with streaming services and a private bathroom with a hair dryer and walk-in shower. A toaster, a fridge and stovetop are also featured in the kitchen, as well as a coffee machine.
The apartment offers a terrace.
Popular points of interest near St. Nicolas Soho Apartments include Almiros Beach, Lake Voulismeni and Panagia Kera Church (in Kritsa). The nearest airport is Heraklion International Airport, 59 km from the accommodation.
Located in Agios Nikolaos, 400 metres from Ammos Beach and 1.3 km from Ammoudi Beach, Laguna Blue Home offers air conditioning. It has mountain views and free WiFithroughout the property.
The apartment with a balcony and sea views features 1 bedroom, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with an oven and a fridge, and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower. Towels and bed linen are provided in the apartment.
Popular points of interest near the apartment include Almiros Beach, Lake Voulismeni and Panagia Kera Church (in Kritsa). The nearest airport is Heraklion International Airport, 59 km from Laguna Blue Home.
Set in Agios Nikolaos, 300 metres from Ammos Beach and 1.4 km from Ammoudi Beach, Citrus Home- Στούντιο με θέα στο κέντρο της πόλης offers air conditioning. It has sea views and free WiFithroughout the property.
The apartment features 1 bedroom, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, a washing machine, and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower. Towels and bed linen are featured in the apartment.
A a baby safety gate is also available for guests at the apartment.
Popular points of interest near Citrus Home- Στούντιο με θέα στο κέντρο της πόλης include Almiros Beach, Lake Voulismeni and Panagia Kera Church (in Kritsa). The nearest airport is Heraklion International Airport, 59 km from the accommodation.
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The Cretan Diet Festival 2026 is scheduled to return in early July at the Rethymno Municipal Garden. The exact date will be announced later. Tickets are available at the entrance.
Cretan Diet Festival promotes local food culture and supports regional producers. The event highlights Cretan products and encourages trade for local farmers and artisans.
Each year, the Rethymno municipal garden hosts a week of culinary and cultural activities. Visitors explore Cretan cuisine through direct interaction with wine producers, cheesemakers, and small-scale farmers. The festival offers food tastings, exhibitions, and traditional music and dance events.
Cretan Diet Festival presents a direct experience of Cretan life. The focus remains on ingredients sourced from the island and the community built around them.
Date: July 2026
Location: Rethymno Municipal Garden
Tickets: Tickets are available at the entrance
Matala Beach Festival celebrates music, freedom, and the spirit of community. Set against the iconic caves of Matala, it brings together people of all ages for three days of live performances, beach energy, and shared moments. Matala Beach Festival 2026 is expected to take place in early July on Matala’s main beach. The exact dates will be announced and updated closer to the event.
But the Matala Beach Festival is not just about the music; it’s a celebration of unity, freedom, and the indomitable spirit of human connection. It’s a place where strangers become friends, where barriers are broken, and where love and acceptance reign supreme.
The Matala Beach Festival is one of Europe’s biggest free music festivals.
In June 2011 the Festos Municipality threw a festival on the beach to celebrate the launch of the ‘Myth of Matala’ book featuring photos of the hippie cave residents during the 60s & 70s. It was a hippie reunion. 35,000 people heard about it and flocked to Matala beach.
In June 2012 over 58,000 people visited the festival weekend and the word is quickly spreading. It was a huge success as free events which brought together music and arts fans from all generations together on the beach beneath the caves to celebrate peace, love and happiness.
Matala Beach Festival 2013 introduced to 70.000 people the meaning of LIFE! In June 2013, they have invited Harry Keyworth to be the first solo artist to drive the Road To Matala Tour along the original ‘hippie trail’ of the 1960s and 1970s.
Overland from London to Crete in the VW Beetle. The tour culminated in Harry performing on stage at Matala Beach alongside artists including Hugh Cornwell, former frontman of The Stranglers, The Doors Tribute, Janis Joplin Tribute, Locomondo, Pink Floyd Tribute, Tonis Sfinos and many more!
During the Matala Beach Festival, there are several accommodation options available in and around Matala. You can camp for free at Matala campsite. It offers basic services on a large 40,000 m2 area next to Matala beach. It’s a low-cost option with showers, toilets, and hot water, allowing visitors to experience the “Myth of Matalas” like in hippie times in the 60s and 70s. It’s important to note that the campsite offers basic services and may have limited capacity, so it’s advisable to arrive early to secure a spot.
You can also check the following hotels in the area:
Learn more about Matala village.
Chania Rock Festival is one of the most significant rock and metal music festivals in Greece.
Since 2002, the Chania Rock Festival has presented the best of the best in metal on stage in Chania, Crete. From the Greek rock scene to the international rockstars, if you like to headbang and jam out to metal, then the Chania Rock Festival is the music festival in Greece you’ve been searching for to live it up with fellow metal fans.
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