Car routes Crete
Here you can find some of our carefully selected car routes. You will be able to discover the nicest places on Crete, if you have rented a car. With our car routes you can learn some nice things about Crete: flora and fauna, landscapes, cultural villages, old churches, monasteries, tavernas and restaurants, amazing beaches, snorkel locations, walking area’s, etc.

Maps and GPS
We have maps with directions which you can get from us. You can also take a GPS with you. We have those GPS preprogrammed with the routes we have to offer. The GPS is user friendly, so everyone can use it.

Car routes and puzzel tours
We offer different car routes over whole Crete. Every route is between 50 and 300 kilometer. In the summer we organise puzzel tours with those car routes. Using GPS and car routes the teams have to search for the questions and awnser them. In the afternoon we will have a lunch somewhere on a nice place.

Car routes with mountain bike or scooter
If you rent a mountain bike or a scooter its also possible to drive some of our carefully selected routes. Some of our routes are also ease to drive with a scooter or even with a mountain bike. Also with the scooter or the mountain bike you can drive the route with a GPS.

Things are a bit stormy in Kokkini Hani at the moment! Over the next few days, nature in Crete will be showing its powerful side with some rain and a fresh breeze. But don’t worry: with temperatures between 11°C and 14°C, it’s still mild, and from Friday the thermometer will start climbing towards 17°C again. The sun will be back soon!

Your tailor-made holiday, from flights to accommodation

Can’t be bothered with endless searching online? We’ll do the legwork for you! Ask us about the options for a combined price for flights and accommodation. We’d be delighted to put together a holiday that’s just right for you.

Behind the scenes: We’re getting ready!

The paintbrushes are working overtime and the cleaning is in full swing on Zorbas Island. We’re cleaning, painting and filling the pool in preparation for a spectacular new season. From 3 April, our doors will be wide open once again. Will you be joining us to enjoy a fresh start in Kokkini Hani?

Our 2025 Olive Oil is here! Order now.

The November 2025 harvest is of unprecedented quality. This 100% organic oil (acidity 0.3) is now available to everyone. No lugging it around in your suitcase: we ship packages every Friday throughout the Netherlands and Belgium (and the rest of the world). Ask about the possibilities and taste the passion of Crete!

Burning Judas effigies during Greek Orthodox Easter (usually on Holy Saturday or Easter Sunday) is a traditional ritual symbolizing the punishment of Judas Iscariot for betraying Jesus Christ. The custom represents victory over betrayal, treason, and darkness, often involving burning a straw doll with firecrackers while cheering
Gorge hikes on Crete. There are about 500 gorges on Crete. Join us for a hike through the Sarakina gorge. Get wet and shower under a waterfall.
Do you like snorkelling? Get up early and join us on a snorkelling trip. The early morning hours are the best to see first the sun rise and then get into the water to enjoy the underwater world of Crete. If you're lucky you'll see a turtle!

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.

In case you like more information, please send an email to zorbasisland@gmail.com