Special Interest Holidays
Indulge your passion...
Our special interest holidays are designed for anyone seeking a week away that transcends the everyday. Immerse yourself in the distinctive culture and landscape of Crete with one of our carefully chosen itineraries; whether you love walking or wine, painting or bridge, we're here to help you indulge your passion.
Walking holidays in Greece
Selected weeks in 2025
Known as ‘The Great Island’, Crete is famed for its unique character, astonishing landscapes and dramatic history. Led by expert guide Jonathan Peat, our walking holidays, based in the east, south and west of the island, bring these rich cultural elements together affording our guests a real chance to scratch beneath the surface and discover its hidden treasures.
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Discover Cretan Easter
15 April 2025
Easter is the most important religious festival in the Greek calendar and they certainly know how to celebrate it in Crete. Based at Arosmari Village Hotel, our programme of optional activities allows guests to dip in and out of the fun alongside the local community, step out for a guided walk with Jonathan Peat and enjoy a traditional Easter lunch at Arosmari.
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Painting at Arosmari
20 May 2025
Hone your painting skills under the expert guidance of our artist in residence, Francesca Harrison. We are delighted she will be joining us at Arosmari Village Hotel to conduct this exciting programme of painting workshops, ideal for beginners, or for more experienced artists to develop their skills whilst enjoying a week of blissful relaxation.
Flavours of Crete
13 May 2025
Discover the unique flavours of Crete with our delightful programme of culinary activities at Arosmari Village Hotel. Visit a local vineyard, bake bread in an ancient wood-fired oven, sample the island's outstanding olive oil and learn how to celebrate Cretan style, with a traditional dinner in the grounds of our idyllic hotel at the heart of Vamos.
Discover Cretan Culture
29 July & 12 August 2025
This week is spent exploring Apokoronas and is based at Arosmari Village Hotel. There will be four guided afternoon excursions. Each outing will be different and include historical sites, breathtaking landscapes, hand-picked tavernas, meetings with the locals, and sometimes a short walk. We aim to be flexible to be able to take in local events, the weather, and the needs of the group.
Creative Writing at Arosmari
05 August 2025
Join Greg and Kate Mosse at Arosmari Village Hotel for a week of creative writing and some fascinating insights into the world of bestselling fiction. Workshops will offer expert guidance on the art of engaging storytelling, with one-to-one tutorials designed to allow writers to explore areas of individual interest or develop an existing work in progress.
