{"id":9896,"date":"2025-12-12T10:57:09","date_gmt":"2025-12-12T10:57:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.grecotel.com\/plazabeachhouse\/?page_id=9896"},"modified":"2026-10-26T12:32:47","modified_gmt":"2026-10-26T12:32:47","slug":"festive","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.grecotel.com\/plazabeachhouse\/festive\/","title":{"rendered":"FESTIVE"},"content":{"rendered":"  <style>\r\n    .breadcrumbs {\r\n      max-width: 900px!important;\r\n      padding-left: 0;\r\n      margin-inline: auto;\r\n      margin-top: 0px !important;\r\n      margin-bottom: 90px;\r\n      padding-top: 40px; \r\n    }\r\n    .breadcrumb-item,\r\n    .breadcrumb-item .span-text{\r\n      font-family: \"GothamGreek-Book\";\r\n      padding-inline-end: 1rem;\r\n      font-size: 10px;\r\n      letter-spacing: 1px;\r\n      list-style-type: none;\r\n      margin-left: 0;\r\n      border-right: 0 !important;\r\n      position: relative;\r\n      padding-left: 0;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .breadcrumb-item{\r\n      color: #000;\r\n    }\r\n    .breadcrumb-item:last-of-type{\r\n      color: #939597;\r\n    }\r\n    .breadcrumb-item .divider{\r\n      position: relative;\r\n      display: inline-block;\r\n      width: 1px;\r\n      height: 8px;\r\n      background-color: #000;\r\n      transform: rotate(30deg);\r\n      left: 7px;\r\n    }\r\n    .breadcrumbs-list{\r\n      margin: 0!important;\r\n    }\r\n    .breadcrumbs{\r\n      display: none;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .breadcrumbs-ne{\r\n      display: block;\r\n    }\r\n    @media (max-width: 600px){\r\n      ul.breadcrumbs-list{\r\n        flex-wrap: wrap;\r\n      }\r\n      .breadcrumbs {\r\n        padding-inline: var(--mobilePadding);\r\n        margin-bottom: 50px;\r\n      }\r\n    }\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n  <\/style>\r\n  <div class=\"breadcrumbs wrapper sm breadcrumbs-ne\">\r\n    <ul class=\"breadcrumbs-list flex border\">\r\n      <li class='breadcrumb-item'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.grecotel.com\/plazabeachhouse\/\" data-breadcrumb-title=\"PLAZA BEACH HOUSE\"><\/a><span class='divider'><\/span><\/li><li class='breadcrumb-item'><span class=\"span-text\" data-breadcrumb-title=\"FESTIVE\"><\/span><\/li>    <\/ul>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <script>\r\n  (function(){\r\n    document.querySelectorAll('.breadcrumbs [data-breadcrumb-title]').forEach(function(el){\r\n      var t = el.getAttribute('data-breadcrumb-title');\r\n      el.textContent = t ? t.replace(\/&amp;\/g, '&') : '';\r\n    });\r\n  })();\r\n  <\/script>\r\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A FESTIVE SEASON IN CRETE<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Celebrate Christmas and New Year at Plaza Beach House, along Rethymno\u2019s golden beachfront. With the picturesque Old Town just moments away, discover the beauty of Crete in winter through festive dining, cherished local traditions and joyful moments with loved ones. Savour authentic Cretan flavours, enjoy delightful celebrations and experience the warmth of Greek hospitality in an inviting atmosphere of comfort and understated elegance.<br><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n        <div class=\"historical-section-info acf-field\">\n            <div class=\"wrapper\">\n                <div class=\"historical-section-info-wrapper flex\">\n                        <div class=\"card-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"card\">\n            <div class=\"card-image\" style=\"--aspect-ratio: 4\/3;\">\n\n                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/reserveplazabeachhouse.grecotel.com\/?checkin=2026-12-23\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">                        <picture class=\"\" style=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" \n        class='img-center lazy'\n        \n        src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,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\" data-src='https:\/\/www.grecotel.com\/plazabeachhouse\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2026\/10\/01-grecotel-plaza-beach-house-festive-stays-768x614.jpg'\n        data-srcset='https:\/\/www.grecotel.com\/plazabeachhouse\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2026\/10\/01-grecotel-plaza-beach-house-festive-stays.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.grecotel.com\/plazabeachhouse\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2026\/10\/01-grecotel-plaza-beach-house-festive-stays-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.grecotel.com\/plazabeachhouse\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2026\/10\/01-grecotel-plaza-beach-house-festive-stays-1024x819.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.grecotel.com\/plazabeachhouse\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2026\/10\/01-grecotel-plaza-beach-house-festive-stays-768x614.jpg 768w'\n        data-sizes='(min-width: 1200px) 1800px, (min-width: 800px) 1200px, (min-width: 768px) 800px, (min-width: 350px) 400px, 100vw'\n         width=\"1500\" height=\"1200\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.grecotel.com\/plazabeachhouse\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2026\/10\/01-grecotel-plaza-beach-house-festive-stays.jpg\"><\/picture>                    <\/a>\n                \n            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"card-info\">\n                <h2 class=\"header-title\" style=\"font-size: px; font-family: !important; font-weight: ; text-align: ;\">                    <a href=\"https:\/\/reserveplazabeachhouse.grecotel.com\/?checkin=2026-12-23\">                        FESTIVE STAYS                    <\/a>                <\/h2>                                <div class=\"header-info\">\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/reserveplazabeachhouse.grecotel.com\/?checkin=2026-12-23\">                        <p>Celebrate the festive season in the comfort of our spacious studios, apartments and lofts, where contemporary living meets the warmth of a welcoming home. Fully equipped kitchens and private verandas create an inviting retreat for relaxed days, cherished family moments and a memorable Christmas escape by the sea.<\/p>\n                    <\/a>                <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"description-more\">\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/reserveplazabeachhouse.grecotel.com\/?checkin=2026-12-23\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n                            Book now                        <\/a>\n\n                                            <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"card-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"card\">\n            <div class=\"card-image\" style=\"--aspect-ratio: 4\/3;\">\n\n                                    <video class=\"card-video\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" autoplay=\"autoplay\" muted=\"muted\" loop=\"loop\"><source src=\"https:\/\/www.grecotel.com\/plazabeachhouse\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2026\/10\/02-grecotel-plaza-beach-house-festive-programme.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\">Your browser does not support the video tag.<\/video>                \n            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"card-info\">\n                <h2 class=\"header-title\" style=\"font-size: px; font-family: !important; font-weight: ; text-align: ;\">                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.grecotel.com\/plazabeachhouse\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2026\/10\/plaza-beach-house-xmas-program_2026.pdf\">                        FESTIVE PROGRAMME                    <\/a>                <\/h2>                                <div class=\"header-info\">\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.grecotel.com\/plazabeachhouse\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2026\/10\/plaza-beach-house-xmas-program_2026.pdf\">                        <p>Embrace the festive spirit with a delightful programme inspired by the flavours and traditions of Crete. Enjoy leisurely breakfasts, sweet afternoon treats by the pool and festive dinners celebrating local recipes. As evening falls, gather for drinks and music at the Pool House, while Grecoland brings holiday joy to younger guests on selected dates.<\/p>\n                    <\/a>                <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"description-more\">\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.grecotel.com\/plazabeachhouse\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2026\/10\/plaza-beach-house-xmas-program_2026.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n                            View programme                        <\/a>\n\n                                            <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"card-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"card\">\n            <div class=\"card-image\" style=\"--aspect-ratio: 4\/3;\">\n\n                                                            <picture class=\"\" style=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" \n        class='img-center lazy'\n        \n        src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,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\" data-src='https:\/\/www.grecotel.com\/plazabeachhouse\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2026\/10\/03-grecotel-plaza-beach-house-rituals-traditions-768x614.jpg'\n        data-srcset='https:\/\/www.grecotel.com\/plazabeachhouse\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2026\/10\/03-grecotel-plaza-beach-house-rituals-traditions.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.grecotel.com\/plazabeachhouse\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2026\/10\/03-grecotel-plaza-beach-house-rituals-traditions-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.grecotel.com\/plazabeachhouse\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2026\/10\/03-grecotel-plaza-beach-house-rituals-traditions-1024x819.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.grecotel.com\/plazabeachhouse\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2026\/10\/03-grecotel-plaza-beach-house-rituals-traditions-768x614.jpg 768w'\n        data-sizes='(min-width: 1200px) 1800px, (min-width: 800px) 1200px, (min-width: 768px) 800px, (min-width: 350px) 400px, 100vw'\n         width=\"1500\" height=\"1200\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.grecotel.com\/plazabeachhouse\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2026\/10\/03-grecotel-plaza-beach-house-rituals-traditions.jpg\"><\/picture>                    \n                \n            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"card-info\">\n                <h2 class=\"header-title\" style=\"font-size: px; font-family: !important; font-weight: ; text-align: ;\">                                            RITUALS &amp; TRADITIONS                                    <\/h2>                                <div class=\"header-info\">\n                                            <p>Experience the authentic spirit of Christmas in Crete, where cherished traditions bring a special warmth to the festive season. On Christmas Eve, traditional Cretan carols performed by the Historical Group \u201cVrakoforoi Crete\u201d add a memorable local touch to the celebrations. Discover the festive charm of Rethymno and its picturesque Old Town, rich in history and timeless character.<\/p>\n                                    <\/div>\n\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"card-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"card\">\n            <div class=\"card-image\" style=\"--aspect-ratio: 4\/3;\">\n\n                                                            <picture class=\"\" style=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" \n        class='img-center lazy'\n        \n        src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,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\" data-src='https:\/\/www.grecotel.com\/plazabeachhouse\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2026\/10\/04-grecotel-hotels-resorts-kids-activities-768x614.jpg'\n        data-srcset='https:\/\/www.grecotel.com\/plazabeachhouse\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2026\/10\/04-grecotel-hotels-resorts-kids-activities.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.grecotel.com\/plazabeachhouse\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2026\/10\/04-grecotel-hotels-resorts-kids-activities-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.grecotel.com\/plazabeachhouse\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2026\/10\/04-grecotel-hotels-resorts-kids-activities-1024x819.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.grecotel.com\/plazabeachhouse\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2026\/10\/04-grecotel-hotels-resorts-kids-activities-768x614.jpg 768w'\n        data-sizes='(min-width: 1200px) 1800px, (min-width: 800px) 1200px, (min-width: 768px) 800px, (min-width: 350px) 400px, 100vw'\n         width=\"1500\" height=\"1200\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.grecotel.com\/plazabeachhouse\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2026\/10\/04-grecotel-hotels-resorts-kids-activities.jpg\"><\/picture>                    \n                \n            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"card-info\">\n                <h2 class=\"header-title\" style=\"font-size: px; font-family: !important; font-weight: ; text-align: ;\">                                            KIDS                                    <\/h2>                                <div class=\"header-info\">\n                                            <p>A world of festive delights awaits our younger guests at Plaza Beach House. Sweet afternoon treats, pancakes and cinnamon hot chocolate add a delicious touch to the celebrations, while Grecoland welcomes children with a dedicated programme on selected dates. Joyful activities and precious moments together make the holidays a truly special time for families.<\/p>\n                                    <\/div>\n\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"card-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"card\">\n            <div class=\"card-image\" style=\"--aspect-ratio: 4\/3;\">\n\n                                                            <picture class=\"\" style=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" \n        class='img-center lazy'\n        \n        src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,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\" data-src='https:\/\/www.grecotel.com\/plazabeachhouse\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2026\/10\/06-grecotel-hotels-resorts-excursions-around-crete-768x614.jpg'\n        data-srcset='https:\/\/www.grecotel.com\/plazabeachhouse\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2026\/10\/06-grecotel-hotels-resorts-excursions-around-crete.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.grecotel.com\/plazabeachhouse\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2026\/10\/06-grecotel-hotels-resorts-excursions-around-crete-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.grecotel.com\/plazabeachhouse\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2026\/10\/06-grecotel-hotels-resorts-excursions-around-crete-1024x819.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.grecotel.com\/plazabeachhouse\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2026\/10\/06-grecotel-hotels-resorts-excursions-around-crete-768x614.jpg 768w'\n        data-sizes='(min-width: 1200px) 1800px, (min-width: 800px) 1200px, (min-width: 768px) 800px, (min-width: 350px) 400px, 100vw'\n         width=\"1500\" height=\"1200\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.grecotel.com\/plazabeachhouse\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2026\/10\/06-grecotel-hotels-resorts-excursions-around-crete.jpg\"><\/picture>                    \n                \n            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"card-info\">\n                <h2 class=\"header-title\" style=\"font-size: px; font-family: !important; font-weight: ; text-align: ;\">                                            EXCURSIONS                                    <\/h2>                                <div class=\"header-info\">\n                                            <p>Discover the rich history and captivating beauty of Crete through excursions to some of the island\u2019s most treasured landmarks. Explore Rethymno\u2019s Venetian Old Town and impressive Fortezza Fortress, visit the historic Arkadi Monastery or uncover the ancient past at the Museum of Ancient Eleutherna. 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