Crete at the end of August. The best beaches of Crete to relax. Water temperature off the coast of Crete in August

Greece is a beautiful country with a unique culture, as well as a developed infrastructure, very popular among tourists from Russia. Before visiting this country for the first time, it is advisable to familiarize yourself with the local climate.

Climate in different parts of Greece

Despite the fact that Greece is relatively small, three climatic zones pass through the country:

mediterranean (subtropical);
alpine;
moderate.

Mild climatic conditions of the Mediterranean prevail in the greater territory of the country, when winters are relatively warm and humid (average temperature in January is + 10C, humidity is 75%), heat and aridity prevail in summer (average temperature in July is + 32C, humidity 55% ) The swimming and beach season in Greece begins in mid-May and ends at the end of October.

April and May are considered to be the most beautiful months, since everything around blossoms and turns green. It is very comfortable to visit historical places during this period.

Greece in the spring

In June, the weather favors swimming and tanning. The beaches in this period are not yet loaded, there are few visitors to the island, so prices are lower than in other summer months.

July and August are the hottest months of the year. On the islands, hot weather is much easier to carry, as the sea breeze blows.

Note! In September, the velvet season starts, which ends at the end of October. The heat at this time decreases, but the beach season is still in full swing.

The weather from April to November is mostly sunny, rainy weather is extremely unlikely, and if it does, it does not rain for long, and at the height of the summer season there is no rain at all. In the mountains, the weather is not much like the weather in the plain. And in Greece there are many highlands.

Greece can be divided into several climatic regions:

the climate of the mainland is very similar to the climate of the Balkans, for which cold winters and hot summers with high humidity are typical;
typical Mediterranean climate, characterized by dry, hot summers and cool winters. Such weather is observed in such regions: Attica, Crete, the Cyclades and Dodecanese islands, the central and eastern parts of the Pelopones. Crete lasts longer than other islands for warm weather. The beach season lasts from mid-April to November.

Summer in greece

In most of Greece in July-August, it is possible up to + 40 ° C in the shade. These months are characterized by the period of “meltemi” - a strong northerly wind that prevails on the east coast of mainland Greece (including Athens), also on the Aegean islands seas, especially the Cyclades.

On the one hand, this wind brings at least some coolness, but on the other, it sometimes introduces inconvenience in the form of gusts of wind that pull out beach umbrellas. The winds in Crete cease at the end of August. This wind does not affect the following places: Western Peloponnese, southwestern Epirus, the west of Central Greece, the Ionian Islands.

Winters in that area are not as cold as in northern Greece, but more precipitation occurs. The climate of Halkidik, the islands of the north-eastern Aegean and the Pelion Peninsula, is something in between the climate of the Mediterranean and the Balkan climate of northern Greece.

Note! The rainy season in most regions of Greece starts in mid-October and runs until the end of February.

Climatic conditions in Crete

Crete is the largest Greek island located in the south of the country surrounded by the sea. Trips to the island can be planned from April. The tourist season ends in October.

Crete

The climate of Crete is temperate. Its formation is immediately affected by two climatic zones - the Mediterranean and North African. The island has arid summers and warm rainy winters. Humidity varies depending on how far from the sea coast.

On average, summer temperature is +25 - + 30C, humidity 50%. The southern coast is characterized by hotter summers and milder winters (as it falls into the African climate zone).

Note! In winter, the average temperature is up to + 16C, and humidity 75%. In flat areas, snow is extremely rare to see. In the mountains, snow is in winter most of the time.

The year on the island can be divided into several seasons:

the low season lasts from December to March, during this period the number of visitors drops sharply on the island. The weather at this time is quite variable, but the main daytime air temperature is up to +16 ° C - +17 ° C. It can suddenly cool or warm. For example, in December there are cases when the sea temperature still allows swimming, especially in the southern part of the island, but this is rather the exception;
the high season lasts all the summer months (June-August), air temperature from +28 ° C to +30 ° C. In the very south of the island it can be up to +40 ° C and higher. This happens under the influence of the Cirocco wind blowing from the Sahara desert. Sunny and hot - these are the best characteristics for the weather in Crete;
beach season. It starts from mid-April. During this period, officially open beaches . However, the water in the Mediterranean Sea becomes comfortable for swimming in late May (+19 ° C - +21 ° C). In July and August, when the weather is hot, the water temperature is +25 ° C. Being in the afternoon in the sun is very dangerous, so it is advisable to visit the beaches in the morning and evening. The most enjoyable vacation becomes in September, when the heat begins to subside, and the sea is still warm (+24 ° C).
velvet season (September-October). The weather allows you to stay on the beach for a long time. Sea water is warm: in September - +24 ° C, in October - +23 ° C. Crete at the end of September - the weather is also pleasing. The only drawback: in October it is cool at night - up to 16 ° C, so you can swim only at the height of the day.

Weather in Crete in August

The peak season in Crete falls on August. At this time, the number of tourists is the largest number, respectively, travel prices are also quite high. The weather in Crete in August is hot, winds and periodic storms are also characteristic, the sea is very warm.

August beach on the island of Crete

Hot weather continues in Crete in August, as in July. On average, the air temperature during the day is +29 ° C, but in periods it is possible - +35 - + 38 ° C. At night - about +21 ° C. The average water temperature in August is around +25 ° C, but it can warm up to all +27 .. + 29 ° C. Humidity is moderate - 59%. In August, there is virtually no rain.

August is characterized by the presence of winds, the so-called Meltemi, which blow from the north, from the Aegean Sea, while the sea is often worried and stormy for periods, some tourists are not quite comfortable with this phenomenon. True, they also have benefits - they make the weather more pleasant on the island by cooling the island in the August heat. For this reason, Crete is not stuffy in the summer, unlike many other resorts.

Important! Such phenomena do not always happen, wind and waves can occur in another period of the year.

August in Crete is suitable for those who are crazy about beautiful nature, love solitude, unless of course you take into account the big cities, and a little lazy vacation on the beach. Possible winds and storms during this period are not necessary, and as a rule, they do not really spoil the rest, or rather let you breathe fully. However, it is better for weather-sensitive travelers to refrain from traveling at this time, due to the heat, but also because of winds and storms.

Weather forecast for Crete in the near future

Weather on the island in August: no precipitation, sunny, air temperature during the day to + 29 degrees, at night - +22 degrees. Crete, the water temperature in August is +26 degrees. In the near future, weather forecasters do not forecast any special fluctuations in temperature: variable cloud cover, thunderstorms are possible during the day, daytime temperatures - + 26-27, nighttime - +22. No precipitation.

Tips and tricks from experienced tourists and travelers

Tourists who visit new places for the first time sometimes make oversights that could easily be avoided. Therefore, you should be interested in the advice of experienced travelers. Here is some of them:

consider the type of clothing when visiting religious sites - clothing should be quite modest;
august is the peak of holidays, so do not expect low prices;
never forget to use sunscreen, especially in the summer;
making calls to other countries is much cheaper from special public telephones located near large government offices, public transport stops and shopping centers. They work on plastic cards, sold at newsstands and at the post office. Calls from the hotel are expensive;
in restaurants and cafes should leave a tip;
it is advisable to exchange currency in banks that operate from 8:00 to 14:00 - 14:30. On Friday - a shorter working day, on weekends banks are closed. Some may work 7 days a week, but they often have disadvantageous conditions;
if you do not tolerate the heat well, then in fact, it is not advisable to go on holiday to Greece in the summer, as the heat will not allow you to get a good impression of the area;
if you want to retire a little on the beach, then go to more distant places, for example, to the northern part of the peninsula.

Crete is a great place to relax. In order not to be disappointed in the trip and get only good impressions, try to take into account the weather conditions on the island during the period of your proposed vacation. Choose a tour only in accordance with personal preferences.

Crete Island is incredibly beautiful landscapes, rocky shores, secluded bays with pebble and sandy beaches, unique natural and man-made sights, excellent friendly atmosphere, cool hotels, including family, good fun, interesting holidays. In Crete, it will be interesting for both adults and children. There are a lot of resorts on the island: this and practically Cretan Venice, a more noisy and cheerful town; and the village of Bali - with beautiful beaches in a quiet bay; and quiet with picturesque views; and, and Kavros. In general, there are many resorts and beautiful places in Crete - for every taste and budget.

As a rule, tourists begin to fly to Crete with the onset of heat, that is, from mid-May to mid-September, but it is best to visit Crete in the summer, when the weather is warmest sunny. In the same article, I would like to talk about what constitutes a vacation in Crete in August, one of the most beautiful months of the season.

In August, it is very hot in Crete. Temperatures are quite stable throughout the month, so on average during the day there is about + 28-32 ° C, and sometimes the thermometer can rise to + 35 ° C, but this is rare, but it drops even lower less than 28 degrees. The nights in Crete are also warm this month - an average of + 24-25 ° C, so you can’t do without air conditioning at night.

No rain is expected in August. Summer in Crete is generally arid, and August is one of the driest months of the year. The probability of a cloudy day is almost zero, and you can not worry at all about this. So, the sky will be clear, there is a lot of sun, but the heat can be easily transferred, since the winds blow, and these are the strongest winds for the whole year, but they bring only pleasant coolness on especially hot days.

Swimming in August is very nice. Crete is washed by three seas - the Cretan in the north, the Libyan in the south and the Ionian in the west. The water temperature in the seas is approximately the same all month - an average of + 26-27 ° C.

Thus, the weather in August in Crete can be safely called pleasant and suitable for a quality vacation.

Things to do in Crete in August

Of course, a beach holiday. Crete is famous for this above all, and this is exactly what tired tourists crave. The rugged coast of the island offers a number of beautiful bays that are well protected from the wind, and where there are no storms even on the windiest days of August. Most of the most beautiful beaches - in the area of \u200b\u200bChania and Lassithi, although Rethymno and Heraklion have their own beautiful places: Malia, Platanias pod, Adeljanos Campos near Rethymnon, Balos beach, Falasarna, gorgeous pink and white sand beach in Elafonisi other.

Separately, I would like to note vai Beach, which is located in the territory of the Vai National Park between the towns of Sitia and Palekastro, in the east of Crete. This park, and the beach, respectively, is famous for its unique palm grove for the island, in which date palms of a special kind grow. How date palm trees appeared on the island (the climate is not quite the same) is not known. Therefore, they decided to attribute everything to the Arab pirates, who, during their voyages, stopped here for a halt, to “undermine” the bag of dates (and the bones, accordingly, were spat out on the ground, where they safely and grew into such chic groves many years later).

With children, you can go to the water parks of Crete, of which there are four: water park "Water City"in Heraklion (the largest water park in Crete, its area is 80,000 square meters); water park "AquaPlus"(7 km from); water park "Limnoupolis" (8 km from Chania, near the village of Varipetro) and a small water park "Star Beach" in Hersonissos.

I do not argue, visiting many interesting places in Crete in the summer heat will be difficult - open-air museums, for example. And yet, everything is not so scary. If the kids went on a trip with you and you rest in the northeast of the island, go with them to amazonas Zoo in the area of \u200b\u200bthe village of Naples. It’s not that he was big, but he’d like it very little: colorful parrots, donkeys, turtles, goats and rabbits live there.
There is another interesting place - labyrinth park, 27 km from. In this place the myth of Theseus and the Minotaur is revived. In this labyrinth, however, there is no monster, but getting out of the labyrinth with a total length of tracks of 1 kilometer is not so simple. Send the children to wander along the corridors, and play mini-golf yourself, and later ride a quad bike, ride horses together, try archery and visit the mini-farm. The park is located between Crete Golf Club and Village Heights Resort.

In Hersonissos there is a simple aquarium "Aquaworld", where crocodiles, iguanas, snakes and turtles live, some of which can even be held in their hands! Another interesting aquarium "Cretaquarium" is in Heraklion.

Near Rethymnon is an entertaining farm "Agreco", in Chania do not lose sight of the chic Botanical Park and Maritime Museum, in Agios Nikolaos worth a visit olive farm, in Hersonissos take a look at Lychnostatis Museum, in Lassithi - in ecopark "Lassintos".

Take a trip to Knossos Palace, which is often mentioned in myths and legends. According to historians, the temple in the city of Knossos (located near modern Heraklion) was erected as early as 2000 BC, however, the temple survived for no more than three centuries, and then was destroyed by an earthquake.

And also in Crete, more than 3,000 caves covered in legends and myths. The most famous and beautiful are sfendoni and Meliodoni caves in Rethymnon. Sfendoni - the largest in Crete: 270 meters in length, with an area of \u200b\u200babout 3000 sq.m. Unfortunately, tourists can walk only 145 meters of the cave - the rest of the area is too dangerous to visit. By the way, dress warmer when you go to the cave - the temperature inside is always no more than 17-18 degrees.
Melidoni Cave located 3 km northwest of the village of the same name, near the city of Panormo. Despite the colorful legends of cult worship of Hermes, Zeus and Talos in this cave, Melidoni became famous for other events, and these events were tragic in nature: once in it about 400 local residents hid from the Turkish occupation. The Turks besieged the cave for three months and at the end set fire to the entrance to the rock, leaving no chance for life to any of the people. In memory of the victims of that battle, a crypt was erected in the central hall of the cave.

Holidays and festivals in Crete in August

At the height of summer, many interesting events take place on the island, thanks to which tourists will be able to feel the amazing atmosphere and character of Crete, and learn more about its traditions and history. Well, of course, just have some fun. From early July to mid-August in Sitia (a city and port in the east of the island), a cultural festival called Kornaria.

In Rethymnon, the Renaissance Festival ( Renaissance festival), in the framework of which theatrical and musical performances from local and foreign artists are planned.

On August 6, in Vukulis (near Chania), Males (near Ierapetra) and Zakros, on the east coast, a series religious events. August 15 - Feast of the Assumption, national holiday of Greece. 25-th of August - Feast of Agios Titus, patron saint of Crete. Celebrated throughout the island, and the largest and most colorful processions in Heraklion.

Sitia is celebrated in mid-August Sitia Sultana Festival, a festival dedicated to grapes of the Sultan variety, as well as other grape varieties. The holiday lasts a week, and is accompanied by large feasts and rivers of wine.

At the end of August you can become witnesses traditional Cretan wedding processions, which are held in the city of Kritsa: all the inhabitants of the island and tourists are invited to such cheerful Greek weddings - a sight to see!

During feast of the Virgin Mary(usually somewhere in the middle of August) events are planned on the main squares of cities and villages, as well as mass festivities.

Thus, in August in Crete it is simply wonderful: it’s hot, the nights are warm, the seas are warm, the greens are bright, entertainment in full swing is the key to a pleasant and bright holiday.

A tour to Crete in August is an abundance of various opportunities for interesting leisure. The sea at this time is the warmest, you can splash around it all day long, go diving, diversify your vacation by boat trips. It is also necessary to pay attention to ancient sights. Going on a “land” trip, do not forget about protective measures: sunblock and hats will be very useful in such a trip.

Holidays in Crete in August are a series of festive events, among which there are folk festivals, religious celebrations. Both those and others will introduce tourists to the extraordinary cultural life of the island. Absolutely stunning events take place in different parts of Crete. The last month of summer is filled with music: classical, national, rather “heavy”. Not without wine festivals: wine is the pride of Greece and they love to show off to tourists.

The feast of the Assumption, which religious Greeks celebrate on August 15, was elevated to the national rank on the island. The island has many temples dedicated to the Virgin. Believers go to the shrines, solemn liturgies are held, after which the whole of Crete "explodes" with festivities. Fairs begin their work, the lyre sounds, national songs are performed. A great holiday is a good occasion to get acquainted with the local cuisine, because such a celebration can not do without tasty treats.

Rethymno hosts the Renaissance Music Festival, which without a time machine is able to send guests on an exciting journey into the past. Concerts of the best performers, theatrical productions of a bygone era, pantomimes, exhibitions - everything allows you to immerse yourself in history. Moreover, for installations do not require special decorations. One has only to go out into the streets of the Old Town and feel the spirit of the Renaissance.

Summer comes and many travelers begin to think about where to relax in Crete in August. You can choose a large resort with highly developed infrastructure, or you can choose a small village for a quiet family vacation.

Agia Pelagia, thanks to its unique architectural structure in the form of an amphitheater, attracts tourists from all over the world. No matter where the hotel is located in the resort, its windows always offer beautiful views of the Mediterranean Sea.

Holidays in Crete with children in August

Beach vacation on beautiful landscaped beaches it is closely intertwined with active, and extreme sports enthusiasts can go canoeing and sailing, diving and parasailing.

Resort Adele attracts with its large and clean sandy beaches and calm warm sea. Here you can stay in a good four-star or five-star hotel, or rent a luxurious local villa, which will comfortably accommodate a large family with small children. August is a hot month and therefore it is best to conduct excursions in the evening and visit the old with the children fortezza Fortress 16th century, from the walls of which there are picturesque views of the Adelean harbor. And near the entrance to the fortress you will find the Archaeological Museum with unique antique exhibits.

In the small resort village of Bali, hotels are located directly on the mountain slopes surrounding it. And in recent years, the resort's infrastructure has grown so much that hotels of a European level have begun to be built. The local port provides excursions in a small ship to all the attractions of Bali. You can visit the monastery of St. John the Baptist, visit the cave of Melidoni, where in 1823 people took refuge from the invasion of the Turkish army.

Holidays with children in Zaros are the beautiful beaches of the resort, the most popular of which are Kalamaki, Kommos and Matala. Everything is provided here for a convenient and comfortable children's vacation. Comfortable European hotels located on the coast are perfect for couples with children. Zaros, is known for its weaving, painting, livestock and agriculture. Therefore, children can only eat the most healthy and environmentally friendly vegetables and fruits on vacation.

Holidays abroad in August in Elounda will be remembered by you for your comfortable hotels, excellent beaches and numerous restaurants and night clubs. Fashionable Elounda Resortlocated in the west of the beautiful Mirabello Bay, it is reliably protected by a smooth bend of the peninsula from cold sea winds and storms. In this town you can spend your unforgettable vacation with your children.

The best weather and climate in August

Water temperature also keeps at + 26 ° С.

We can say that the weather in August is the hottest and therefore at this time it is best to choose only a beach holiday in Crete. On average, the air temperature in the afternoon reaches + 35 ... + 37 ° С and even at night does not get cooler, since the thermometer shows a minimum of + 26 ° С. And this month is already beginning to miss the refreshing rains.

Prices for tours and holidays in Crete

The end of the summer, and prices in Crete are not yet reduced, and therefore you need to take care of the rest in advance by booking tours to one of the island's resorts. Prices for tours this month will range from 40,000 to 100,000 rubles or more, depending on the type of resort city and the hotel you have chosen.

For excursion programs, prices in August are quite affordable. A visit to the Knossos Palace and the Archaeological Museum will cost 12,000 rubles per group. You can go diving with an instructor for 9000 rubles, and arrange a romantic or fun Cretan evening of 4800 rubles per person.

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