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Stefanos Korkolis and Sofia Manousaki will perform live in Rethymno in a concert dedicated to Mikis Theodorakis. The performance highlights the work of the Greek composer through a powerful musical collaboration.
Mikis Theodorakis, known for his global influence and historic compositions, chose Stefanos Korkolis as the leading interpreter of his music. Korkolis, described by Theodorakis as the “ideal performer and ambassador,” shares the stage with Sofia Manousaki, whose voice Theodorakis praised as “a rare new talent.”
Stefanos Korkolis delivers a full orchestral experience through piano arrangements shaped by precision and depth. Sofia Manousaki performs Theodorakis’ most significant songs, expressing their poetic and political essence.
The program includes songs such as The Ballad of Mauthausen, Epitaph, and other landmark pieces from Theodorakis’ body of work.
The concert presents a musical reflection of Greek memory, resistance, and identity through a performance shaped by legacy and interpretation.
Right in the heart of Rethymno Town, situated within a short distance of Rethymno Beach and Koumbes Beach, Fortezza Side Suite offers free WiFi, air conditioning and household amenities such as a fridge and coffee machine. With mountain views, this accommodation features a balcony.
The holiday home with a terrace and sea views has 3 bedrooms, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and a microwave, and 2 bathrooms with a hot tub. Towels and bed linen are available in the holiday home.
Staff at the holiday home are always available to provide advice at the reception.
At Fortezza Side Suite guests are welcome to take advantage of a hot tub. A car rental service is available at the accommodation.
Popular points of interest near Fortezza Side Suite include Archaeological Museum of Rethymno, Venetian Fortress and Historical and Folklore Museum. The nearest airport is Chania International, 69 km from the holiday home, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.
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€675
/night
Set in the centre of Rethymno Town, Pallazzo Fortezza has well-equipped accommodation boasting free WiFi, 1.6 km from Rethymno Beach and 1.9 km from Koumbes Beach.
Each unit is fitted with a balcony offering garden views, a satellite flat-screen TV, a well-fitted kitchenette and a private bathroom with shower, bathrobes and a hair dryer. An oven and fridge are also offered, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle.
A car rental service is available at the apartment.
Popular points of interest near Pallazzo Fortezza include Archaeological Museum of Rethymno, Historical and Folklore Museum and Centre of Byzantine Art. The nearest airport is Chania International, 69 km from the accommodation, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.
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€64
/night
In a central area of Rethymno Town, located within a short distance of Rethymno Beach and Koumbes Beach, Agapi Holiday Home offers free WiFi, air conditioning and household amenities such as an oven and coffee machine. With city views, this accommodation provides a balcony.
The apartment comes with 1 bedroom, 2 bathrooms, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with mountain views.
Popular points of interest near the apartment include Archaeological Museum of Rethymno, Historical and Folklore Museum and Centre of Byzantine Art. The nearest airport is Chania International Airport, 69 km from Agapi Holiday Home.
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€85
/night
In the heart of Rethymno Town, set within a short distance of Koumbes Beach and Rethymno Beach, VaSan suite offers free WiFi, air conditioning and household amenities such as an oven and coffee machine. This property offers access to a balcony and free private parking.
The holiday home is fitted with 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with sea views.
Guests at the holiday home can enjoy a continental breakfast.
VaSan suite offers a hot tub. A car rental service is available at the accommodation, while cycling can be enjoyed nearby.
Popular points of interest near VaSan suite include Archaeological Museum of Rethymno, Venetian Fortress and Municipal Garden. The nearest airport is Chania International, 69 km from the holiday home, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.
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€251
/night
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:
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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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