Crete in December offers its visitors solitude, relaxation and sheer privacy during the first weeks and festive celebrations of Christmas at the end of the month. The weather in Crete can be rainy and cloudy, with frequent wind and the temperatures vary between 10 and 15°C. It is recommended to bring warm clothes and comfortable waterproof shoes. What one can experience during the first month of winter is the real Cretan lifestyle, traditions and customs of its people and the island’s unique character.

If you are in Crete in December, you will witness celebrations of Christmas on the 25th of December, which is one of the most important religious holidays in Greece. New Year’s is mostly celebrated by Europeans and other visitors of the island in restaurants and entertainment venues, whereas Greeks usually spend the night playing cards.