Condé Nast TravelerSep 10, 2026Off-Season Greece: To Avoid the Crowds on Crete, Hike and Ski in Early SpringNikos Tsepetis gives the inside track on the season that he calls Crete's best for food, hiking, and even skiing.16 things in this storyCostas CafeneionRestaurantfamily-run cafe serving dakosElsewhereAmmosHotelChania, Greeceseaside boutique hotel in ChaniaRed Jane BakeryRestaurantChania, Greecehotel owner's bakeryLefka OriSightChania, GreeceWhite Mountains, still have snow in springEvgonia TavernRestaurantChania, Greecesimple tavern with fish and meatPeriplous RestaurantRestaurantChania, Greeceat the Tanneries HotelTanneries HotelHotelChania, Greeceold building by the waterNtouniasRestaurantDrakona, Greecerural taverna, cultivates own ingredientsNyketeridaRestaurantChania, Greecefamous for magiritsa soupPierra CretaFestivalCrete, Greeceannual ski mountaineering raceKafeneio FixRestaurantChania, Greecehumble taverna in the old Turkish neighborhoodTamamRestaurantChania, Greecetaverna inside a Turkish hammamAttikonSightChania, Greecefavorite open-air theaterKiposSightChania, Greeceopen-air theater showing Hitchcock filmsFagottoRestaurantChania, Greecejazz barSweetwater BeachSightChora Sfakion, Greecetiny cove with sweet water from mountainsRead the full piece at Condé Nast Traveler →
