May usually offers good enough weather to catch some tan but the water is not warm enough to swim in. However, May is a good month to visit Crete, especially if you want to save some money. The offer from Budget Travel includes:

• RT flight Dublin-Crete
• Price €292 per person plus you can get a web discount of €20
• 7 nights accommodation, self catering

You’ll be staying at Lyda Aparthotel . You’ll have access to 3 swimming pools, a children pool, bar, supermarket, sauna and jacuzzi. AC is available only in some apartments (and there might be a charge for it). All apartments have kitchenette, bathroom and balcony/terrace.