Aquila Rithymna Beach ★★★★★ — fully privatized. April 20–30, 2027 + extra Shabbat.
Set on the sunlit north coast of Crete, Aquila Rithymna Beach fronts an azure 500 m Blue-Flag beach. For over half a century it has welcomed generations of families. For Pesach 2027, Olam Holidays privatizes and kosherizes the resort entirely — so you savour five-star comfort with the peace of a fully Glatt Kosher stay.
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The Hotel
Aquila Rithymna Beach ★★★★★
Rooms & Suites
Classic to Mythica villas
Kosher Gastronomy
Glatt · Matza Shmura
Jewish Life
Sedarim · shiurim · Rabbanim
Spa & Wellness
2,270 m² · salt cave
Waterpark & Pools
3 pools · thrilling rides
Entertainment
Singers, DJs & shows
Kids Club
Aquila Babies & KriKri
Flight & Transfer
From Chania & Heraklion
Under the kashrut supervision of Rabbi Eliezer Wolff, Dayan of Amsterdam. No Kitniot, no Gebrokts.
Traditional communal Seders and semi-private family Seders. Matza Shmura (handmade) served on Seder nights.
Exquisite chef-crafted meals served in abundance three times a day, dairy and meat kitchens fully separated.
“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 20 to 30, 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 KriKri 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 20–30, 2027 + extra Shabbat · limited availability