Alexandre RobertThewild landscapes evoked by mythological stories about the island of Crete are mostly real. The chances that you will have exciting and unique experiences are quite high. But you still need to know when to go there and what activities to carry out? If for example you are planning to visit and discover Crete in November, here are a few things to do…
Going to Crete in November: tickets at what price?
Crete is a Mediterranean island very easy to reach from France. Indeed, it takes only a few hours of flight to land on the tarmac of Heraklion airport (capital of the island).
Roundtrip tickets from 280€ to travel to Crete in November and from France.
You can then go from there to the different localities of this beautiful island of Greece. However, the prices of air tickets are not the same from one travel agency to another. If you want to save money, then you need to compare offers.
This will allow you to choose the least expensive one depending on the period. For this reason, it is recommended to use flight comparators like Skyscanner.
According to the latter, it is necessary to plan between 283 and 575 euros for a trip from Paris to Crete.
However, these forecasts are subject to change due to certain factors.
Hotel in Crete: where to sleep in November?
You absolutely want to know
where to sleep in Crete
for your future trip to the island of Crete in November, but nothing interests you? We are here to help you: book your stay in one of the Cretan hotels or villas to be found on this map:
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What to do in Crete in November?
1. Chania
Chania is one of the must-visit cities during a stay in Crete. Its alleys with 100% Cretan charm, its restaurants, its life… Above all, there are many wonderful excursions to be made from Chania:
2. Heraklion
If you are passing through the capital of Crete, take a look at the incredible activities and excursions available in and from Heraklion, such as the following:
3. Elafonisi
Elafonisi is one of the most beautiful beaches of Crete. A multicolored lagoon and an island that you can walk to with the water up to your knees. An exceptional place to take beautiful pictures. You can get there in several ways, like here :
Weather Crete November : what to expect ?
The month of November in Crete is characterized by a very long period of sunshine for this time of the year. This explains why many holidaymakers still choose Crete in November to treat themselves to a little light therapy!
The port of Heraklion, to visit in November for beautiful pictures!
This averages 10.5 hours per day.
The risk of being caught by a rain is nevertheless possible at the end of the year. It is therefore advisable to check the weather forecast of the day before going out to discover the Palace of Knossos, the alleys of Chania, Balos Beach, the Samaria Gorge or the old town of Heraklion!
However, it should be noted that the temperature generally varies between 6 and 13 degrees Celsius in November on the island of Candia (historically), but that the current climate warming allows to have days around 20 °.
It is a beautiful time of the year. It is therefore an ideal time to go on vacation alone, with your partner or family
Crete in November: what events?
What to do in Crete at this time of the year? The month of November does not coincide with the school vacations. Therefore, it is not very easy to organize a family vacation for this period. But you will not miss any entertainment during your stay in November on the island of Crete.
Saint Nicholas Day
Several activities can indeed be lived there. Also, you can participate in several cultural festivals on the island. Depending on the length of your trip, you may be able to take part in the St. Nicholas’ Day celebration, locally called Agios Nikolaus.
It usually takes place in early December. You could come towards the end of the month and leave after this celebration.
The Day of No
If you come to the Greek island at the end of October, you can celebrate the NO Day with the population. You could occasionally attend colorful parades. In addition to this, there are other activities that can be experienced on the island of Crete.
But also…
We can mention in particular the excursions allowing to discover the architectural, natural and historical wealth of the island. You will also have the opportunity to discover several very tasty dishes by visiting the restaurants of the locality.
Don’t hesitate either (what’s the point of going to Crete without going there?) to go to the most beautiful beaches of the island, where you will be able to practice a great diversity of activities.
In addition to all of this, there are also many offers for accommodation. Therefore, you should not encounter any great difficulties when choosing where to sleep on the island of Crete.
