{"id":12536,"date":"2023-04-18T15:03:00","date_gmt":"2023-04-18T13:03:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/crete-in-may-what-weather-what-to-do\/"},"modified":"2023-04-18T15:03:43","modified_gmt":"2023-04-18T13:03:43","slug":"crete-in-may-what-weather-what-to-do","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/en\/crete-in-may-what-weather-what-to-do\/","title":{"rendered":"Is May a good time to visit Crete? Temperatures, budget and activities!"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Sommaire<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #0c0c0c;color:#0c0c0c\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #0c0c0c;color:#0c0c0c\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/en\/crete-in-may-what-weather-what-to-do\/#Is_Crete_hot_in_May\" >Is Crete hot in May?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/en\/crete-in-may-what-weather-what-to-do\/#Can_you_swim_in_Crete_in_May\" >Can you swim in Crete in May?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/en\/crete-in-may-what-weather-what-to-do\/#Are_Crete_ticket_flights_affordable_in_May\" >Are Crete ticket flights affordable in May?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/en\/crete-in-may-what-weather-what-to-do\/#Budget_how_much_for_a_1_week_trip_in_Crete_in_May\" >Budget: how much for a 1 week trip in Crete in May?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/en\/crete-in-may-what-weather-what-to-do\/#Where_to_sleep_in_Crete_in_May\" >Where to sleep in Crete in May?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/en\/crete-in-may-what-weather-what-to-do\/#Find_your_hotel\" >Find your hotel<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/en\/crete-in-may-what-weather-what-to-do\/#Find_a_cheap_hotel\" >Find a cheap hotel<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/en\/crete-in-may-what-weather-what-to-do\/#Book_a_villa_with_pool\" >Book a villa with pool<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/en\/crete-in-may-what-weather-what-to-do\/#What_to_do_in_Crete_in_May_Our_Top_5\" >What to do in Crete in May? Our Top 5<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/en\/crete-in-may-what-weather-what-to-do\/#1_Go_to_Balos_and_Elafonisi\" >1. Go to Balos and Elafonisi<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/en\/crete-in-may-what-weather-what-to-do\/#2_Take_the_opportunity_to_visit_Heraklion\" >2. Take the opportunity to visit Heraklion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/en\/crete-in-may-what-weather-what-to-do\/#3_Discover_Chania\" >3. Discover Chania<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/en\/crete-in-may-what-weather-what-to-do\/#4_Walk_in_the_Samaria_Gorge\" >4. Walk in the Samaria Gorge<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/en\/crete-in-may-what-weather-what-to-do\/#5_Test_the_islands_aquatic_clubs\" >5. Test the island&#8217;s aquatic clubs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/en\/crete-in-may-what-weather-what-to-do\/#Is_May_a_good_time_to_visit_Crete_2_reasons\" >Is May a good time to visit Crete? 2 reasons !<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/en\/crete-in-may-what-weather-what-to-do\/#1_A_very_favorable_climate\" >1. A very favorable climate<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/en\/crete-in-may-what-weather-what-to-do\/#2_Low_season\" >2. Low season<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/en\/crete-in-may-what-weather-what-to-do\/#Crete_in_May_what_events\" >Crete in May: what events?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/en\/crete-in-may-what-weather-what-to-do\/#1_Greek_National_Day\" >1. Greek National Day<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/en\/crete-in-may-what-weather-what-to-do\/#2_The_Spring_Festival\" >2. The Spring Festival<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/en\/crete-in-may-what-weather-what-to-do\/#3_The_Anastenaria\" >3. The Anastenaria<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/en\/crete-in-may-what-weather-what-to-do\/#4_Commemoration_in_Chania\" >4. Commemoration in Chania<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<span class=\"cb-itemprop\" itemprop=\"reviewBody\">\n<p>Summer is not yet here but you already feel a BIG need to go and recharge your batteries in the sun! Is Crete a good compromise? Is the weather in Crete nice in May? Can we swim in May? What to do on site and for what budget?  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All the answers to your questions are below!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Family holidays in Crete, Greece 2022 May\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/r3y4zJ4itPU?feature=oembed&#038;enablejsapi=1&#038;origin=https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Crete_hot_in_May\"><\/span>Is Crete hot in May?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_swim_in_Crete_in_May\"><\/span>Can you swim in Crete in May?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"116\" src=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/plages-crete.jpg\" alt=\"beaches-crete\" class=\"wp-image-116\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/plages-crete.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/plages-crete-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/plages-crete-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/plages-crete-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/plages-crete-360x240.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"970\" height=\"637\" data-id=\"1032\" src=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/hotel-plage-privee-crete.png\" alt=\"Which hotel in Malia?\" class=\"wp-image-1032\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/hotel-plage-privee-crete.png 970w, https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/hotel-plage-privee-crete-300x197.png 300w, https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/hotel-plage-privee-crete-768x504.png 768w, https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/hotel-plage-privee-crete-100x65.png 100w, https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/hotel-plage-privee-crete-260x170.png 260w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 970px) 100vw, 970px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you leave for Crete in May, it is important that you have an idea of the climate there in order to anticipate the type of clothing you will need and the activities you can do.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote has-text-align-center is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><strong>And, end of the suspense&#8230; Yes ! The weather in Crete in May is beautiful in the main cities of the island!<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:27px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><thead><tr><th>City<\/th><th>Average temperature (\u00b0C)<\/th><th>Max temperature (\u00b0C)<\/th><th>Average temperature (\u00b0C)<\/th><th>Sea temperature (\u00b0C)<\/th><th>Sunshine rate (hours per day)<\/th><th>Rainfall (mm)<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Heraklion<\/td><td>16<\/td><td>24<\/td><td>20<\/td><td>19<\/td><td>10<\/td><td>12<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Chania<\/td><td>13<\/td><td>22<\/td><td>18<\/td><td>18<\/td><td>9<\/td><td>19<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Rethymnon<\/td><td>15<\/td><td>24<\/td><td>20<\/td><td>19<\/td><td>10<\/td><td>15<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Agios Nikolaos<\/td><td>16<\/td><td>23<\/td><td>19<\/td><td>20<\/td><td>10<\/td><td>14<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The average sunshine duration in May is very high and, moreover, it does not rain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote has-text-align-center is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><strong>Note that in May in Crete, it rains only 3 days on average<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>This gives you the freedom to do as many fun and tourist activities as you want during your vacation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Crete_ticket_flights_affordable_in_May\"><\/span>Are Crete ticket flights affordable in May?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The month of May offers us great opportunities to travel at very good value for money: the weather is very nice, temperatures are starting to rise and so is the temperature of the sea. So take the opportunity without hesitation to buy a cheap air ticket to Heraklion or Chania as soon as you can!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-292 size-large\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"481\" src=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/vol-crete-mai-1024x481.jpg\" alt=\"What to do in Greece in May?\" class=\"wp-image-292\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/vol-crete-mai-1024x481.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/vol-crete-mai-300x141.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/vol-crete-mai-768x361.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/vol-crete-mai-1536x722.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/vol-crete-mai.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>To have an precise idea on the best fares to Crete in May, discover below the different flights leaving from UK to Crete (direct and indirect), as well as the average prices of the return tickets:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><thead><tr><th>Airport<\/th><th>Destination<\/th><th>Airline<\/th><th>Flight Type<\/th><th>Average Price (in GBP)<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>London Gatwick (LGW)<\/td><td>Chania (CHQ)<\/td><td>easyJet<\/td><td>Direct<\/td><td>100-150<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>London Gatwick (LGW)<\/td><td>Heraklion (HER)<\/td><td>easyJet<\/td><td>Direct<\/td><td>100-150<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>London Heathrow (LHR)<\/td><td>Heraklion (HER)<\/td><td>British Airways<\/td><td>Indirect<\/td><td>200-250<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Manchester (MAN)<\/td><td>Chania (CHQ)<\/td><td>Jet2<\/td><td>Direct<\/td><td>150-200<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Manchester (MAN)<\/td><td>Heraklion (HER)<\/td><td>Jet2<\/td><td>Direct<\/td><td>150-200<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Edinburgh (EDI)<\/td><td>Chania (CHQ)<\/td><td>Jet2<\/td><td>Direct<\/td><td>150-200<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Edinburgh (EDI)<\/td><td>Heraklion (HER)<\/td><td>Jet2<\/td><td>Direct<\/td><td>150-200<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Dublin (DUB)<\/td><td>Chania (CHQ)<\/td><td>Ryanair<\/td><td>Direct<\/td><td>100-150<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Dublin (DUB)<\/td><td>Heraklion (HER)<\/td><td>Ryanair<\/td><td>Direct<\/td><td>100-150<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cardiff (CWL)<\/td><td>Heraklion (HER)<\/td><td>TUI Airways<\/td><td>Indirect<\/td><td>200-250<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Of course, these are average prices, so look out for bargains, there are always some!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Budget_how_much_for_a_1_week_trip_in_Crete_in_May\"><\/span>Budget: how much for a 1 week trip in Crete in May?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For 1 week in May, with a flight from London to Heraklion, in a 4* hotel with a shared swimming pool and a &#8220;medium&#8221; budget, you can expect a budget of about 800\u20ac per person!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>British pounds (\u00a3):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Category<\/th><th>Price per person per day<\/th><th>Total amount for 2 persons<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Accommodation<\/td><td>\u00a343 for a 4* hotel with pool<\/td><td>\u00a3602<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Meals<\/td><td>\u00a323<\/td><td>\u00a3322<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Transportation<\/td><td>\u00a39<\/td><td>\u00a3126<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Activities and visits<\/td><td>\u00a37<\/td><td>\u00a398<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Airline ticket<\/td><td>\u00a375<\/td><td>\u00a3300<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Total<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>\u00a3157<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>\u00a31448<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>US dollars ($):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Category<\/th><th>Price per person per day<\/th><th>Total amount for 2 persons<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Accommodation<\/td><td>$53 for a 4* hotel with pool<\/td><td>$742<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Meals<\/td><td>$29<\/td><td>$406<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Transportation<\/td><td>$12<\/td><td>$168<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Activities and visits<\/td><td>$9<\/td><td>$126<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Airline ticket<\/td><td>$96<\/td><td>$384<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Total<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>$199<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>$1826<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_sleep_in_Crete_in_May\"><\/span>Where to sleep in Crete in May?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Find_your_hotel\"><\/span>Find your hotel<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Crete Autrement compiles for you the best hotel and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/en\/rent-a-house-crete-13-villas-with-swimming-pool-to-rent-in-2022\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">villa<\/a> offers <a href=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/en\/rent-a-house-crete-13-villas-with-swimming-pool-to-rent-in-2022\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">in Crete<\/a> from Booking on this map. Make your choice:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ins class=\"bookingaff\" data-aid=\"2100328\" data-target_aid=\"2100328\" data-prod=\"map\" data-width=\"100%\" data-height=\"590\" data-lang=\"us\" data-currency=\"EUR\" data-dest_id=\"0\" data-dest_type=\"landmark\" data-latitude=\"35.240117\" data-longitude=\"24.8092691\" data-mwhsb=\"0\" data-address=\"Crete, Greece\" data-zoom=\"9\">\n    <!-- Anything inside will go away once widget is loaded. -->\n        <a href=\"\/\/www.booking.com?aid=2100328\">Booking.com<\/a>\n<\/ins>\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">\n    (function(d, sc, u) {\n      var s = d.createElement(sc), p = d.getElementsByTagName(sc)[0];\n      s.type = 'text\/javascript';\n      s.async = true;\n      s.src = u + '?v=' + (+new Date());\n      p.parentNode.insertBefore(s,p);\n      })(document, 'script', '\/\/cf.bstatic.com\/static\/affiliate_base\/js\/flexiproduct.js');\n<\/script>\n\n\n\n<p>Also find other hotel options here:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:24px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/en\/blog-travel-guide-to-crete\/best-hotels-in-crete-our-top-10\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Top Luxury Hotels<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/en\/the-12-best-vacation-clubs-for-an-all-inclusive-family-holiday\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Top Vacation Clubs<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/en\/crete-all-inclusive-stay-the-all-inclusive-formula\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>All Inclusive Hotels<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:24px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Find_a_cheap_hotel\"><\/span>Find a cheap hotel<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It is LARGE possible to find a cheap hotel in Crete in May. To help you get there, here are the best deals of the moment (updated throughout May) provided by Booking :  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ins class=\"bookingaff\" data-aid=\"2189172\" data-target_aid=\"2189172\" data-prod=\"dfl2\" data-width=\"100%\" data-height=\"auto\" data-lang=\"us\" data-currency=\"EUR\" data-dest_id=\"811\" data-dest_type=\"region\" data-df_num_properties=\"8\">\n    <!-- Anything inside will go away once widget is loaded. -->\n        <a href=\"\/\/www.booking.com?aid=2189172\">Booking.com<\/a>\n<\/ins>\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">\n    (function(d, sc, u) {\n      var s = d.createElement(sc), p = d.getElementsByTagName(sc)[0];\n      s.type = 'text\/javascript';\n      s.async = true;\n      s.src = u + '?v=' + (+new Date());\n      p.parentNode.insertBefore(s,p);\n      })(document, 'script', '\/\/cf.bstatic.com\/static\/affiliate_base\/js\/flexiproduct.js');\n<\/script>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Book_a_villa_with_pool\"><\/span>Book a villa with pool<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes too expensive in summer, why not choose the option of a villa rental with sea view and pool in Crete? If the idea makes you shiver, go to our partner below and his dream houses:  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim\"><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"817\" height=\"458\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-2575\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/location-villa-mykonos.png\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/location-villa-mykonos.png 817w, https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/location-villa-mykonos-300x168.png 300w, https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/location-villa-mykonos-768x431.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 817px) 100vw, 817px\" \/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.villanovo.com\/villa-rentals\/europe\/greece\/?acode=YtIWUa7l\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">YOUR DREAM VILLA IN MAY HERE<\/mark><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_do_in_Crete_in_May_Our_Top_5\"><\/span>What to do in Crete in May? Our Top 5<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Go_to_Balos_and_Elafonisi\"><\/span>1. Go to Balos and Elafonisi<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Why &#8220;go for it&#8221;?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Simply because these 2 wonders of nature are so busy with tourists in summer, that you have to take advantage of this period in May, when the island is less frequented but sunny, to go there. Take a good look and bathe in these waters with multicolored sands&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not hesitate to book an organized trip below to Elafonisi and Balos, sometimes difficult to access:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div data-vi-partner-id=\"P00069272\" data-vi-language=\"us\" data-vi-currency=\"EUR\" data-vi-partner-type=\"AFFILIATE\" data-vi-url=\"66404P16,274289P3,338155P4,6357P244,6357P222,105339P27\" data-vi-campaign=\"elafonisi-balos-mai\" data-vi-widget-ref=\"W-0f268c4a-ed86-4b00-9101-5918be8a76e1\"><\/div>\n<script async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.viator.com\/orion\/partner\/widget.js\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Take_the_opportunity_to_visit_Heraklion\"><\/span>2. Take the opportunity to visit Heraklion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you pass by<span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"> <a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/en\/what-to-do-in-heraklion-capital-of-crete-complete-travel-guide\/\">Heraklion<\/a> <\/span>If you are passing through Heraklion, whether landing or visiting, take the opportunity to visit this city with its incredible cultural heritage: between Greece, the Arab world, the Venetian era and modern times! The port alone is worth a visit. Of course, there are many attractions and sights to do to really <a href=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/en\/\">visit Crete<\/a>, such as Knossos, Cretaquarium or a 4&#215;4 Safari:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div data-gyg-href=\"https:\/\/widget.getyourguide.com\/default\/activities.frame\" data-gyg-locale-code=\"us-US\" data-gyg-widget=\"activities\" data-gyg-number-of-items=\"4\" data-gyg-partner-id=\"2YI5ZDH\" data-gyg-q=\"heraklion\"> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Discover_Chania\"><\/span>3. Discover Chania<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/en\/what-to-do-in-chania-our-12-must-dos-in-2022\/\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Chania<\/span> <\/a> is the other big city to see in Crete. Its 100% Cretan charm is incredible and a must-see. You will love to lose yourself in its colorful streets and above all, to discover the incredible welcome of the Cretans, of a kindness and benevolence unique in the world. Please note that there are many great excursions to be made from Chania:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div data-gyg-href=\"https:\/\/widget.getyourguide.com\/default\/activities.frame\" data-gyg-locale-code=\"us-US\" data-gyg-widget=\"activities\" data-gyg-number-of-items=\"4\" data-gyg-partner-id=\"2YI5ZDH\" data-gyg-q=\"chania\"> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Walk_in_the_Samaria_Gorge\"><\/span>4. Walk in the Samaria Gorge<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/randonee-crete.jpg\" alt=\"What are the best trails in Crete?\" class=\"wp-image-723\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/randonee-crete.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/randonee-crete-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/randonee-crete-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/randonee-crete-360x240.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Here again, take advantage of a very mild weather but without high temperatures to go to one of the natural wonders of the island: the exceptional <a href=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/en\/the-samaria-gorge-a-unique-place-to-visit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Samaria Gorge<\/a>. The Samaria Gorge is located on the southwest coast of Crete, about 43 km southwest of Chania.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>From Chania<\/strong>, it takes about 1 hour and 15 minutes by car to reach the gorge.<\/li><li><strong>From Heraklion<\/strong>, the Samaria Gorge is about 150 km to the west. The drive takes about 3 hours and 30 minutes.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>It is also possible to take a bus or an organized tour to the Samaria Gorge from these cities:  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div data-vi-partner-id=\"P00069272\" data-vi-language=\"us\" data-vi-currency=\"EUR\" data-vi-partner-type=\"AFFILIATE\" data-vi-url=\"274289P13,252206P1,258110P1\" data-vi-campaign=\"samaria-mai\" data-vi-widget-ref=\"W-7e76e7fe-3047-4248-af12-37cdd0bb1c7c\"><\/div>\n<script async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.viator.com\/orion\/partner\/widget.js\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Test_the_islands_aquatic_clubs\"><\/span>5. Test the island&#8217;s aquatic clubs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"955\" height=\"637\" src=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/gouves-all-inclusive.png\" alt=\"All inclusive vacation in Gouves, Crete\" class=\"wp-image-2070\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/gouves-all-inclusive.png 955w, https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/gouves-all-inclusive-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/gouves-all-inclusive-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/gouves-all-inclusive-360x240.png 360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 955px) 100vw, 955px\" \/><figcaption>The Gouves Waterpark Holiday Resort and its incredible water park for young and old!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Here too, we recommend that you take advantage of the island&#8217;s less frequented times to have fun in the island&#8217;s water parks. There are several of them and some of them are very spectacular as you will see on our article below :  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:27px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/en\/waterpark-crete\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Best Aquaparks in Crete<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:27px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_May_a_good_time_to_visit_Crete_2_reasons\"><\/span>Is May a good time to visit Crete? 2 reasons !<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_A_very_favorable_climate\"><\/span>1. A very favorable climate<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The first reason is obviously the climate. During this month, the sun is still in full swing, which will allow you to enjoy completely radiant days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Low_season\"><\/span>2. Low season<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Crete in May, although touristy, is still the low season. That is to say that the influx of tourists is less. This allows you to travel to all the places of your choice without fear of crowds.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-186 size-full\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1012\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/knossos-crete.jpg\" alt=\"What to discover in Crete?\" class=\"wp-image-186\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/knossos-crete.jpg 1012w, https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/knossos-crete-300x187.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/knossos-crete-768x478.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1012px) 100vw, 1012px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Only 5km from the capital Heraklion, you will find the Palace of Knossos!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Moreover, you will get up when you want to start your day and visit the most touristic sites <a href=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/en\/visit-the-legendary-palace-of-knossos\/\">(Knossos Palace<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/en\/spinalonga-island-history-and-must-sees-on-site\/\">Spinalonga<\/a>, the streets <a href=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/en\/what-to-do-in-heraklion-capital-of-crete-complete-travel-guide\/\">of Heraklion<\/a>&#8230;), which is not always the case in high season of tourism. At such times, you have to get up very early to avoid missing the boat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Crete_in_May_what_events\"><\/span>Crete in May: what events?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Greek_National_Day\"><\/span>1. Greek National Day<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Crete offers several interesting events to fill your agenda. On <strong>May 1<\/strong>, the Cretans celebrate the <strong>national holiday <\/strong>or Day of No), honoring the memory of their martyrs who died fighting in Arkadi in 1 866 to defend the homeland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_The_Spring_Festival\"><\/span>2. The Spring Festival<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It is also the occasion of the <strong>spring festival<\/strong>, during which the population adorns the doors of their houses and hoods with flowery garlands. This event takes place on May 1st.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_The_Anastenaria\"><\/span>3. The Anastenaria<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The<strong>Anastenaria<\/strong>, celebrated <strong>from May 21 to 23<\/strong>, is a pagan religious festival during which the inhabitants dance on embers, barefoot, in honor of Saint Helen and Saint Constantine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are many other activities and places to explore in Crete. Don&#8217;t hesitate to make your reservation, and don&#8217;t forget to take some souvenir photos!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Commemoration_in_Chania\"><\/span>4. 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