Aquila Rithymna Beach ★★★★★ — fully privatized. April 21–29, 2027 + extra Shabbat.
Exceptional program. Dream destination. Sea view. For sixteen years, Olam Holidays has crafted unforgettable, English-speaking Passover programs across Europe — because at Olam Holidays, we give you the very best. For Pesach 5787, we invite you to the shores of Crete.
Hotel secured and fully privatized by Olam Holidays. Full board throughout the Chag, two Sedarim included — leave us to take care of you.
Where the blue horizon of the Aegean meets the beauty of the Cretan landscape: the five-star Aquila Rithymna Beach fronts an azure 500-metre beach on Crete's north coast, just 6 km from historic Rethymno. For the duration of the Chag, Olam Holidays privatizes and kosherizes the resort entirely — gardens, pools, restaurants and beach.
All 17 room categories are reserved for our guests: elegant rooms, premium sea-view rooms, family suites and the exclusive Mythica villas with private pools, up to the 220 m² Grand Villa. According to your needs and desires, find the perfect retreat for a memorable vacation by the beachfront.
A brilliant, coordinated performance by leading chefs creating a tailored, dazzling culinary Pesach experience. Prepare to tingle your tastebuds and awaken your senses: three lavish meals a day, sumptuous tea rooms, a daily Sweet-Hour, rich Israeli breakfast themed buffets and desserts designed by a first-class pastry chef — all closing with a splendid Mimouna, in the rhythms, colors and flavors of the Mediterranean.
Two traditional Sedarim with handmade Shmura Matza, Ashkenazi and Sepharad minyanim, an officiating Chazan, and Mashgichim permanently on site. Enrich your spirit with fascinating lectures and daily shiurim in English by inspiring scholars — and let the evenings carry you away with cantorial shows, folklore nights and Hassidic and Oriental music.
The Olam Kids' Club combines games and wellbeing in a safe environment, run by qualified staff — a superlative day camp from the crèche (8 months) to age 12, plus dedicated entertainment for Juniors and Teens from 11 to 17. Waterpark, children's pools, playgrounds, shows: unforgettable holidays for them, total peace of mind for you.
Reconnect with nature and experience tranquility: the 2,270 m² spa — salt cave, hammam, sea-water indoor pool — the private Blue-Flag beach, and a full program of optional Chol Hamoed excursions to discover or re-discover Crete: the Venetian old town of Rethymno, the palace of Knossos, gorges, islands and fishing villages — every wonder of the largest Greek island within driving distance.
“We enjoyed so much during our stay — delicious varied food, and interesting activities. In one word, amazing.”
★★★★★ — The Yarimi Family
“The hotel, food, service — all excellent, and the whole family had a great time.”
★★★★★ — Harvey Miller
“Thank you for a very nice Pesach. Your food was outstanding, your staff exceptional.”
★★★★★ — Jeff Shulkind, UK
Yes. Olam Holidays fully privatizes and kosherizes Aquila Rithymna Beach for the programme, under the supervision of Rabbi Eliezer Wolff (Glatt Kosher, no Kitniot, no Gebrokts).
April 21 to 29, 2027, with an optional extra Shabbat from April 30 to May 2.
The resort is 6 km from Rethymno, reachable from both Chania and Heraklion airports. Organized transfers are available — see Flight & Transfer.
Absolutely. Family rooms, Aquila Babies crèche (from 8 months) and the Olam kids club (3–12 yrs), plus a waterpark and supervised activities.
Rates are tailored per family and room type. Request a quote and our team will get back to you promptly.
April 21–29, 2027 + extra Shabbat · limited availability
