Winter Season in Crete, the Best Time of the Year

If you want to enjoy the real beauty of Crete, winter is the best time of the year. Since the island enjoys over 300 days of sunshine per year, it’s bright and sunny even in winter. Being blessed with beautiful weather almost year-round, it offers plenty of sunshine for you to enjoy the spectacular nature surrounding you. As for swimming, many villas on Cretevillas4u come with heated swimming pools so you get to swim while the weather outside is still balmy and pleasant.

As a bonus, make the most of ancient ruins and sites without too many tourists around and experience the authentic feel of living and visiting Crete, when all the locals are there and the island is brimming with autumn colors and winter flowers. Take your time to rent a car and explore the island, discovering little-known coves, fishing villages, and spots hidden up on the mountains.

After a day of exploring and taking in the sights and scents, relax in your private villa, take a dive in your heated swimming pool and enjoy Crete at its best. Here is our selection of top villas for your winter holidays in Crete.

4 Seasons Villa

As the name suggests, Villa 4 Seasons in Rethymno is beautiful at all seasons. Designed with open-plan areas to create a flowing sensation between the inside and the outside, it sleeps 11 guests across 5 bedrooms.

There are plenty of things to do indoors, including a large high-definition TV, games consoles, and table tennis, as well as a piano for the musically inclined guests. There is even a gym to help you keep up with your routine workout and a fireplace for those who prefer to laze around a fire during a cooler night.

The villa has one large kitchen, fully equipped with all modern amenities, to let you prepare meals and enjoy get-togethers, as well as a smaller one for snack preparation.

But it’s the outside, with the private swimming pool, the beautiful garden, the al fresco dining and the astonishing views that will make you return. Imagine taking your early morning coffee while enjoying the views and the quietness of the surrounding areas. Picture having lunch under a blue sky and preparing your meal in the BBQ. That’s what Cretan living is all about!

Blue Key

Blue Key villa has an infinity pool that will astonish you by its size, design, and views. Many guests can’t take their eyes off the pool and choose to spend hours just enjoying the beauty that surrounds them. To add to the already exceptional setting, the pool is heated, which means you get to enjoy it even in winter.

Blue Key villa sleeps 13 guests across 5 bedrooms in settings that are luxurious in every single detail. Since it’s spread across several floors and independent apartments, large groups can enjoy their privacy and still mingle and spend time together. There are plenty of bedrooms and bathrooms to accommodate large families as well as children’s rooms.

There are two fully equipped kitchens where you can prepare meals with all modern amenities and enjoy eating in the communal spaces.

The view towards the Agia Pelagia bay is simply breathtaking. Take your coffee sitting on a balcony, overlooking the hill that slopes towards the sea. Watch the sunrise and feel the warmth of the sun on your skin, then jump in the swimming pool and get your day started.

Villa of the Hill

A trendy villa overlooking the sea, Villa of the Hill is secluded, peaceful, and surrounded by the wilderness that makes Crete such a spectacular place to visit. This is a very private villa, designed with luxury living in mind.

Located near Ierapetra, Villa of the Hill sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms and offers stunning views over the mountains, the valley, and the sea. The first thing you will notice is the endless rows of olive trees, silver leaves gently shaking under the breeze.

The fully equipped villa has an open-plan living area to help guests make the most of the views. Wide balconies let you rest your eyes across the surrounding countryside and offer the perfect place for you to enjoy your outdoors meals, sitting by the pool or under a lovely gazebo. Since Ierapetra is the warmest part of Greece, chances are the weather will be fantastic even in winter. Even so, a cozy fireplace will warm you if the night gets cooler than expected, and the villa has modern heating as well.

The private saltwater pool is heated, so take your swim suit, dive in the pool, and laze by the sun loungers. Prepare in the BBQ and eat outside, under the winter sun, when the sky is a silky blue and the sea merges with the sky in a seamless line.

Leonanto

Designed with plenty of stone and wood details that add country charm and elegance to its interior, Leonanto is a sweet, gentle, and relaxed villa, located in the Cretan countryside. Originally built in 1905, the villa was fully renovated in 2016 to include all modern amenities and comforts while still keeping the design elements that speak of its proud ancestry.

Leonanto can sleep 8 guests across 3 bedrooms. The kitchen is open-plan and minimal in esthetic but fully equipped with everything you need to prepare meals.

The villa’s plan is aimed at blending the outside with the inside, inviting you to switch between the two. The swimming pool and its surrounding area include a dining area and built-in sofas with cushions to make the most of the views toward the sea and the gentle countryside.

Thanks to its perfect location between Chania and Rethymno, you will never get bored of finding things to do and new areas to discover, even in winter.

Winter in Crete Is Beautiful

Crete is renowned for its beaches and warm weather—but who said its appeal stops at the end of summer?

The sea remains warm well into autumn, and even beyond, and the island is vibrant and lively throughout the year. Fun events are everywhere, and the villages carry on with everyday rural activities like olive picking. Go with the flow and immerse yourself into Cretan living in autumn and winter. You will discover a side of Crete that you never thought was there, while still able to enjoy swimming, diving, and most of the summer activities people think of when talking about this amazing island.

So, check out our special offers for Cretan villas, book today the perfect villa for your winter holidays, and give yourself a few extra days to experience Crete the way few have. You won’t regret it!