mosquitoes in Crete?

Mosquitoes need fresh water to breed, so wherever you've got a good sea breeze and only salt water, you should be fine. Avoid nearby fresh water lakes, and hotels with a pool. ;-)

That said, I'd usually expect mosquitoes to be active later in the year. But what do I know, maybe the Crete mosquitoes think differently about this.

I do remember fierce insect bites, not sure if they were mozzies, in Crete in late September but it was evening and we were sitting ina restaurant next to a stream with lots of foliage just off a coastal road. The villas I have stayed in all had insect screens but I recall any an evening on the patio with a glass of wine or two. Don’t recall any beasties when I was there in April/May.

Ah! Thank you, Leslie. I am relieved to hear that. I was starting to freak out a little when I read about the mosquito netting. Our family tends to be mossie magnets and have spent several days in misery due to these little buggers on various vacations in various countries.

I was about to post those same reassurances. I'm one of those people that friends take on picnics, because I will attract ALL biting things, and as you've read, almost all of my Greece trips have started in Mid-may ... On my first trip I took along all sorts lotions, almost never needed any. Only skeeter nettting I've encountered was a quick overnight in Georgiopoulous in Crete -- doors & windows. But in the AM we noted there was a lazy stream right by our street. In no other places in Crete or other islands have i/we encountered or needed them. Of course I always stay as close to beach as possible... onshore breeze is lovely.

During your stay it may get warm enough that you'll want the A/C at night. If not, and you want open window, One tip: if going out from your room/apt to dinner around sunset, close the windows and shutters. When u get back, be all ready to turn in, THEN turn off light, open windows & shutters.