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Aquila Rithymna Beach five-star beachfront resort in Crete
THE HOTEL · PASSOVER CRETE 2027

Aquila Rithymna Beach ★★★★★

Adelianos Kambos, Rethymno · beachfront on Crete's north coast
Come home to Crete

The legendary Aquila Rithymna Beach fronts an azure 500 m long beach on the north coastal line of Crete. A favorite destination for repeat visitors from all over the world, it offers a delightful experience of hospitality, sunshine, modern amenities and faultless service. For Pesach 2027, Olam Holidays privatizes and kosherizes the resort entirely.

500 m
Blue-Flag beach
9
Restaurants & bars
2,270 m²
Spa & wellness
Infinity pool overlooking the Aegean at Aquila Rithymna Beach
At a glance

A village-like resort by the Aegean

Most of the generous rooms, bungalows and villas nestle among the hotel's colorful gardens or beachfront buildings. The resort is specifically aimed at families of all ages, with plenty of in-house facilities and activities.

  • Outdoor sea-water pool 980 m² + fresh-water pools
  • Waterpark with 3 pools & thrilling rides
  • 2,270 m² spa: salt cave, hammam, indoor sea-water pool
  • Aquila Babies crèche & KriKri kids club
  • Accessible with ramps · 24 hr medical on call
Where you'll stay

From Classic rooms to Mythica villas

Standard double room at Aquila Rithymna Beach
Classic Collection
Rooms & Bungalows
25–31 m², garden, mountain or sea view. Up to 3 adults.
Family room and suite living area with sea view
Family & Suites
Family Rooms · Suites
33–90 m², two areas or two bedrooms, sea view. Ideal for families.
Mythica villa with private pool at Aquila Rithymna Beach
Mythica Collection
Villas with private pool
Deluxe Junior & Dream Villas 125–190 m², up to the 220 m² Royal Pavilion.
See all rooms & suites
Nine venues · kosherized for Pesach

Restaurants & bars

Beachfront fine dining at Aquila Rithymna Beach

Aquila Rithymna offers nine dining venues. For Pesach 2027, all dining is fully Glatt Kosher — no Kitniot, no Gebrokts — under the supervision of Rabbi Eliezer Wolff, Dayan of Amsterdam.

Rithymna — main restaurant Ancient Eleftherna — à la carte Oceana — sea food Taverna Mournies Kafenion Great Hellas Loggia Lounge Bar Beach Bar Rimondi Café
The ultimate luxury spa retreat

A 2,270 m² sanctuary

A haven for lasting health, beauty and youth. Indulge in the exclusive salt cave treatment room or unwind in the sea-water jacuzzi, then take a revitalizing swim in the spacious indoor pool infused with sea water.

  • 7 private treatment rooms · salt cave · hammam
  • Sea-water indoor swimming pool & jacuzzi
  • Fitness area & beauty center
2270 m² spa with indoor sea-water pool at Aquila Rithymna Beach
Waterpark and central pool at Aquila Rithymna Beach Crete
Pools & waterpark

A green oasis of fun

An outdoor sea-water pool of 980 m², two outdoor fresh-water pools, a heated indoor pool and children's pools — plus a waterpark with thrilling rides for the whole family.

  • 980 m² outdoor sea-water pool
  • Waterpark with 3 pools & rides
  • Children's pools & supervised fun
On-site

Hotel facilities

Fitness club
Sauna & hammam
Tennis court
Kids' play area
Salt cave
Jacuzzi
Sea-water pools
24 hr doctor on call
A glimpse of Crete

The resort in pictures

Pool and beachfront at Aquila Rithymna Beach Gardens and fountain at Aquila Rithymna Beach Aquila Rithymna Beach resort at dusk Infinity pool at sunset at Aquila Rithymna Beach
Location

6 km from historic Rethymno

Beachfront on the Rethymnon Riviera, with views to the White Mountains. Reachable from both Chania and Heraklion airports, with organized transfers arranged by Olam Holidays.

Ready to reserve your Pesach in Crete?

April 20–30, 2027 + extra Shabbat · limited availability

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