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The celebration will be held at the Wineries of Crete as part of World Wine Tourism Day.
On this special day, more than 20 wineries from Crete, along with many others across Europe, will come together to celebrate. Visitors are invited to join in the festivities.
At these wineries, you can explore the vineyards, meet the winemakers, take in the beautiful scenery, learn about the winemaking process, and see how the wines are produced and aged. You’ll also have the chance to taste both new and aged wines, as well as sample this year’s fresh harvest.
Wine Tourism Day on Crete takes place annually on the second Sunday of November. This year, the Wine Tourism Day on Crete falls on 9th November 2025.
The participating wineries are listed below:
You can purchase a bottle of wine from a winery in Crete and enjoy it with your meal at a Cretan restaurant by simply showing your receipt. The wine served at the tavern will be free of charge. Please note that ordering food along with the wine is required.
Here is a list of Restaurants that take part in this program:
HERAKLION
RETHYMNO
CHANIA
Located in the centre of Heraklio Town, just 2.4 km from Amoudara Beach and 300 metres from Heraklion Archaeological Museum, Despina’s Lux apt Downtown provides accommodation with city views and free WiFi. This apartment features accommodation with a balcony.
The air-conditioned apartment consists of 1 bedroom, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and a coffee machine, and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and slippers. Towels and bed linen are provided in the apartment.
The apartment can conveniently provide information at the reception to help guests to get around the area.
Popular points of interest near Despina’s Lux apt Downtown include Venetian Walls, Municipal Art Gallery and Morosini Fountain. The nearest airport is Heraklion International Airport, 3 km from the accommodation.
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€85
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Situated in Heraklio Town, 2.3 km from Amoudara Beach and 100 metres from the centre, Loggia Suites by Good Life features air-conditioned accommodation with free WiFi, and free bikes.
The apartment provides guests with a terrace, garden views, a seating area, cable flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a toaster and a fridge, and a private bathroom with walk-in shower and bathrobes. A stovetop and kitchenware are also available, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle.
Loggia Suites by Good Life offers a continental or Italian breakfast.
A car rental service is available at the accommodation, while cycling and hiking can be enjoyed nearby.
Popular points of interest near Loggia Suites by Good Life include Heraklion Archaeological Museum, Venetian Walls and Loggia. The nearest airport is Heraklion International, 3 km from the apartment, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.
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€113
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Right in the centre of Heraklio Town, set within a short distance of Heraklion Archaeological Museum and Venetian Walls, Jacuzzi suite Piazza dei Leoni offers free WiFi, air conditioning and household amenities such as a microwave and kettle. Including a terrace, this apartment also has a restaurant.
The apartment has 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a balcony with city views.
The apartment can conveniently provide information at the reception to help guests to get around the area.
Jacuzzi suite Piazza dei Leoni offers a hot tub.
Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Loggia, Municipal Art Gallery and Morosini Fountain. The nearest airport is Heraklion International Airport, 3 km from Jacuzzi suite Piazza dei Leoni.
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€143
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Set in the centre of Heraklio Town, 2.5 km from Amoudara Beach and 300 metres from Heraklion Archaeological Museum, Opsis city suite M offers free WiFi, a terrace and air conditioning. This apartment is 6.8 km from The Palace of Knossos and 17 km from Cretaquarium Thalassocosmos.
The 1-bedroom apartment is fitted with a living room with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a fully equipped kitchen with oven and microwave, and 1 bathroom with a hair dryer. Towels and bed linen are featured in the apartment.
Popular points of interest near the apartment include Venetian Walls, Municipal Art Gallery and Morosini Fountain. The nearest airport is Heraklion International Airport, 3 km from Opsis city suite M.
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€99
/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:
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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