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Summer Sales Begin Monday Across Crete as Shops Offer Discounts

Friday, 10 July 2026/Source: CretaOne/1 min read

Summer sales officially begin this Monday across Crete, with shops in Heraklion and throughout the island launching seasonal discounts as announced by the Heraklion Commercial Association. The sales period, regulated under commercial law, sees retailers offering reduced prices on clothing, footwear, accessories, and household goods. Merchants are counting on strong tourist footfall to drive revenue during one of the busiest periods of the year. For visitors, this is a good opportunity to shop local boutiques and stores at lower prices. Participating shops are found primarily in city centers and commercial streets in Heraklion, Chania, Rethymno, and Agios Nikolaos. Sales typically run for several weeks, so tourists arriving later in July or in August can still take advantage of discounts.

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