Когда ехать
Beach Jun–Sep; gorge Apr–Oct; south warm Nov.
Окна
- Апрель–июнь — wildflowers, Samaria opens, swim warming, perfect hiking.
- Июль–август — peak beach; Elafonisi parking war; book taverna south.
- Сентябрь–окtober — south Ierapetra warmest; crowds ↓; grape harvest raki.
- Ноябрь–март — many beach tavernas closed; cities ok; Samaria closed.
- Easter Crete — lamb roasting villages, book tavernas; roads busy.
- October rains — Balos boat cancellations; flexible plan needed.