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From July 22nd to July 24th, 2024, the historic village of Chromonastiri in Rethymno will become a place for musical performances and artistic interaction.
A series of selected musicians, artists, and workshop leaders will offer the audience and participants an unforgettable experience.
This three-day music event aims to transform the historic Chromonastiri village into a musical and artistic expression space.
Participants can enjoy concerts by local musicians while immersing themselves in the cultural atmosphere of the village setting.
The artistic, non-profit company HKOANTHOS AMKE is organizing this special event. They are collaborating with the Cultural Association of Chromonastiri, with support from the Regional Unit of Rethymno and the Municipality of Rethymno.
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Set in Khromonastírion, 10 km from Archaeological Museum of Rethymno and 28 km from Museum of Ancient Eleftherna, Venetico Palazzo offers air conditioning. This villa features a private pool, a garden, barbecue facilities, free WiFi and free private parking.
The villa is fitted with 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a balcony with mountain views.
The villa offers a range of wellness facilities including a sauna and a hammam.
Psiloritis National Park is 42 km from Venetico Palazzo, while Municipal Garden is 10 km away. The nearest airport is Chania International, 80 km from the accommodation, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.
This traditional, rustic villa is located in the village of Chromonastiri, 7 km from the beach and 11 km from Rethymno. Featuring a private pool with summer terrace and a garden with BBQ, Sokaki Villas, rustic ambience, By ThinkVilla are fully furnished, each with 3 or 4 bedrooms.
Each villa offers a large open-plan seating area and a well equipped kitchen. A door opens onto the pool area. Across the kitchen area there is a utility room where you will find a hoover and ironing board. The wooden staircase leads up to a further 2 bedrooms, both opening out to large balconies offering beautiful views to the mountains and the unspoilt countryside. A welcome basket is offered upon arrival.
The nearest tavern and super market is just 100 metres away. Heraklion International Airport is about 75 km away. Within proximity, guests can visit the Military Museum, while Mylon Gorge is 2 km away. Free private parking is provided.
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Located in Khromonastírion, 10 km from Archaeological Museum of Rethymno and 28 km from Museum of Ancient Eleftherna, Tholos Home offers free WiFi and air conditioning. The villa, set in a building dating from 17th century, is 42 km from Psiloritis National Park and 10 km from Municipal Garden.
The villa is equipped with 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a patio with garden views.
Venetian Harbour is 10 km from the villa, while Centre of Byzantine Art is 10 km away. The nearest airport is Chania International Airport, 80 km from Tholos Home.
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Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a private pool, mountain view and a balcony, Villa Ventus, 40sqm private pool & hot tub! is set in Roussospítion. Featuring pool and garden views, this apartment also has free WiFi.
The apartment with a terrace and sea views features 4 bedrooms, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 2 bathrooms with a hot tub. Towels and bed linen are featured in the apartment.
The apartment offers a range of wellness facilities including a hot tub and a wellness packages. Both a bicycle rental service and a car rental service are available at Villa Ventus, 40sqm private pool & hot tub!.
Archaeological Museum of Rethymno is 7.5 km from the accommodation, while Museum of Ancient Eleftherna is 27 km away. The nearest airport is Chania International, 76 km from Villa Ventus, 40sqm private pool & hot tub!, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.
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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:
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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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