Active holiday in the sun: It is summer in Europe and the temperature is rising. For those who almost go on holiday it is a nice thought; sun, sea and lazing on the beach. But such a typical holiday in the sun is not for everyone the favourite way to celebrate holidays. Perhaps you prefer to go on a sports holiday abroad. Fortunately, there are enough holiday destinations in Europe for an active holiday in the sun. The activities that can be done at warm temperatures vary from light to heavy. These can be adapted to the weather conditions. Of course, you can be active in combination with relaxing at a beautiful seaside accommodation. And once you are at the accommodation you should relax also a bit on an air mattress at sea.
Holiday destination for active people
Summer destinations in Europe: When choosing a holiday destination, for some people the possibility of being able to do sports during the holiday is a prerequisite. But of course, after being active it is time for relaxation. So the best thing is to choose an accommodation where you can relax. Whatever you choose, there are many different options for actively spending the holidays and combining this with that well-deserved holiday in the sun.
Sports holiday in Greece: The Greek island of Crete is a popular destination for the active holidaymaker, but also for a lazy beach holiday. On this island in the Mediterranean there are enough activities for the whole family. The activities you can do vary, for example, from swimming, snorkelling and other water sports to cycling and hiking in the mountains. Being active and at the same time enjoying the beauty of nature. Certainly there are also cultural attractions on Crete.
Crete News: On this page, we give updates of all our activities in Crete. We upload our weblogs during summer and winter.
Excursions on Crete: Here you find a lot of information about excursions during your holiday on Crete like: car and bike rental, car and accommodation, diving, cycling, hiking, hiking combinations on Crete, Greek cooking lesson, playing golf, boat trips, horseback riding, outdoor activities, sailing, jeep safari, fishing, group excursions, active holiday on Crete, weekly excursion programs or fly-drive.
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Stable and warm
No surprises this week, just good news! We will stay between 26°C and 28°C. The shifting wind ensures that lovely, salty sea air blows over Kokkini Hani. Enjoy it!
The shortest route to the sun
Do you want to go to Crete without the stress of planning? Our package deals are the ideal solution. Flight and accommodation seamlessly connected, so you can relax from the very first minute.
Spicy May walks
In May, Crete smells of wild thyme and sage. Nature is at its most beautiful and the sun is already wonderfully warm, but not yet too hot. Will you come and admire this sea of flowers yourself at Zorbas Island? Be quick!
The taste of Zorbas at home
Do you miss Greek cuisine? Our carefully produced olive oil is now available to order everywhere. With an acidity of 0.3, this is absolute top class. Ideal for drizzling over a salad or simply dipping with some bread.
Zorbas Island 2026 Crete Greece Newsletter: your holiday in Crete in 2026 – The new Zorbas Island programme: dear holidaymaker, we are delighted to present the first details of our brand new programme for 2026! At Zorbas Island, everything revolves around an unforgettable holiday on beautiful Crete.
Holiday Crete 2026 agenda – Agenda Zorbas Island, Crete – Season 2026: our new agenda is ready with the excursions for 2026, including many new excursions. You are probably curious about the activities we will be organising at Zorbas in the coming year, and this agenda provides an overview of all the activities that will interest you.
Holiday information Crete Zorbas Island: Apartment rentals and accommodation on Crete for most of the year. The right place for family apartments and holiday homes, all your excursions and cheap flights to Crete. A comprehensive overview of the latest holiday news from Crete, including lots of photos. Crete is the southernmost holiday island in Europe.
To give you an impression about your holiday at Zorbas Island on Crete, we created a short “Zorbas Island” Movie for you: If you got 5 minutes for holidays to Crete.
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Active holiday in the sun
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