Holidaying on Crete

Over our 30+ years of living on Crete we have gathered lots of local tips and hints to help holidaymakers make the most of their stay on Crete. 
The guide gets updated each year during the off season in winter.

We try to keep the list of tavernas undated when new ones pop up  but the old favorites seem to stay on the list.

We are working on creating a Google Map for the beaches & tavernas so keep on eye on these web pages as well.

It's main purpose it to serve as a useful tool for those traveling with Freelance Holidays trading as Freelance Villas & normally (pre-Covid-19) a hard copy was provided in each accommodation.

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Our Guide to Crete

Live Crete 2020 Info Magazine by Diane Steger

Covid-19 & How the Greek Gov't dealt with it for Summer 2020

Below are the rules that were put in place at the start of 2020 summer, we have left them, so you have an idea of what we all did in order to have tourists come to Greece & to keep them safe as well as the locals. We will have to see what is in store for 2021 summer, according to the Greek Gov'ts advice & rules. At least you can have a read about what did apply here on Crete & how the Gov't handled things. More than likely all of the same rules will be applied for this summer but we will update the information when it is ready for the summer of 2021. 

What Happened on Crete in 2020?

As of July 1st, 2020 the Greek Gov't is allowed direct travel via charter flights to Crete & all Greek islands.
The accommodation owners/managers have had to do seminars, purchase loads of PPE and a whole variety of other extras in order to welcome you safely to Crete.

In response, it would be great, if tourists travelling to any Greek island follow the rules & regulations in order to keep everyone safe during this summer.  We are expecting the same rules to apply in 2021. Please read below:

Live Stop the Spread by Diane Steger

Look for the Health First Certificate, no matter where you stay!

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