Getting Here
A Few Days in Crete
Crete is bigger than it looks. Give yourself time — and a slow morning by the sea.
The Venue
Agreco Farms
A working organic farm in the hills above Adelianos Kampos, about 8km east of Rethymno town. The reception is on the olive terrace, while the ceremony and dinner are in the courtyard. While the wedding party are getting photos, you will be invited to enjoy a light refreshment looking out to sea across the stunning vista of Crete.
- Address
- Adelianos Kampos, 74100 Rethymno, Crete, Greece
- Nearest Airports
- Chania (CHQ) — 1h drive · Heraklion (HER) — 1h 15m drive
- Shuttles
- Complimentary coaches from Rethymno hotels at 15:30, returning at 01:30.
Where to Stay
Suggested Hotels
A mix of price points, all within easy reach of the shuttle pick-ups in Rethymno. Mention "Adam & Maeve wedding" when booking for the group rate where available.
Nautilux Rethymno
€€€Where we'll be staying. Modern rooms a short walk from the Old Town and the beach — come say hello.
View →Caramel (Grecotel)
€€€€Our pick for families — beachfront bungalows and villas with pools, 10 minutes from Agreco. Easy with kids and you barely need to leave the resort.
View →Avli Lounge Apartments
€€€Boutique suites in a Venetian courtyard in Rethymno Old Town. Our welcome drinks venue.
View →Casa Vitae
€€Quiet, charming, tucked down a stone lane. Walkable to everything.
View →Grecotel Creta Palace
€€€€Full beach resort 10 minutes from Agreco — ideal if you want to bring the kids and stay put.
View →Pepi Studios
€Family-run, simple, lovely sea view. The best value on the coast.
View →Rimondi Boutique Hotel
€€€Romantic suites with private plunge pools in the Old Town.
View →Getting There
Flights from Dublin
Search links are pre-filled for two adults, flying out Sat 1 May and home Sun 9 May 2027 — tweak the dates to suit you. Either airport works; Chania is a touch closer to Agreco.
Dublin → Chania (CHQ)
Direct seasonal service. Cheapest if you can travel light.
Search flights →RyanairDublin → Heraklion (HER)
Slightly longer transfer to Rethymno but more frequent flights.
Search flights →Aer LingusDublin → Heraklion (HER)
Direct summer service — bags included, easier with kids.
Search flights →Aer LingusDublin → Chania (CHQ, via partners)
Connecting itineraries — useful if HER is sold out.
Search flights →Both carriers run summer-season schedules — May routes typically open ~10 months ahead, so bookmark these and set a fare alert.
While You're Here
Eat & Drink
Prima Plora
Modern seafood right on the water in Rethymno. One of our favourites.
Visit →Cavo
Sunset drinks and Cretan small plates on the rocks below the Fortezza.
Visit →Kai
Beachfront kitchen doing creative Greek cooking — book ahead for sunset.
Visit →Indigo Seaside Experience
Right on the beach at Adelianos Kampos — closest to Agreco and lovely at golden hour.
Visit →Vrisi
Worth the drive south to Plakias — proper village taverna, the kind of meal you remember.
Visit →