Κτήμα Παυλάκη is an estate destination wedding venue in Rethimno, Greece, hosting 20 to 150 guests in the $$$ price range, reached from Chania International Airport 'Ioannis Daskalogiannis' (CHQ), 75 minutes by car. Best months: June, July, August, September.
Κτήμα Παυλάκη
Guests arrive at Κτήμα Παυλάκη to discover a sprawling Cretan estate where olive groves meet stone architecture, with sweeping views across Rethimno's landscape.
About Κτήμα Παυλάκη
Guests arrive at Κτήμα Παυλάκη to discover a sprawling Cretan estate where olive groves meet stone architecture, with sweeping views across Rethimno's landscape.
The property's terraced grounds guide your celebration from ceremony to reception, each space naturally framing the surrounding countryside.
Your guests will experience the rhythm of rural Crete, genuine hospitality, local produce, and the kind of setting where conversations linger into the evening.
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Stunning venue! Here for a mate’s wedding! Views to die for!
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Getting there
- Nearest airport
- CHQ, 75 min by carAisle estimate
Venue highlights
- 14-hectare estate with multiple ceremony and reception areas across terraced grounds
- On-site olive groves and traditional stone buildings dating back generations
- Accommodates up to 150 guests with flexible indoor and outdoor configurations
- 4.7/5 Google rating from verified guest reviews
The wedding season
A sample wedding weekend
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Use this as a starting point and adapt it to your bookings and guests.
- 19:00–22:00Welcome dinner on lower terrace; guests arrive, settle into nearby hotels
- 10:00Ceremony begins on upper grove platform; guests seated facing the countryside
- 11:00–13:00Cocktail hour with local wine, cheese, and appetizers; photos around estate grounds
- 13:30–20:00Reception dinner and dancing in stone pavilion and adjacent terrace
- 11:00Farewell brunch (optional) before guest departures
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- CHQ · about 1 h 15 by carAisle estimate
Guests fly into Chania International Airport 'Ioannis Daskalogiannis'.
- Typical total
- €8,000–18,000Aisle estimate
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€8,000–18,000 (for 80 guests, 2-day event with catering, rentals, and vendor coordination)
- Ceremony fee
- €1,500–2,500Aisle estimate
- Reception
- €45–75 a headAisle estimate
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€45–75 (food & beverage, depending on menu)
- Room rate
- €80–150 a nightAisle estimate
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€80–150 (nearby hotels in Rethimno; estate rooms vary)
- Weather window
- June – September
The months the weather is kindest. Weather does not indicate whether a date is available.
- Direct line
- 697 256 5948
Answered by the venue in local hours.
Estate rental, catering, florals, photography, DJ, and transportation are booked separately. Prices fluctuate by season; spring and autumn carry premiums. Site coordinator can provide detailed quotes.
Questions about the venue
What's included in venue rental?+
The estate provides grounds access, core buildings, basic tables and chairs, and parking. Catering, florals, photography, and additional rentals are arranged separately with your coordinator.
Can we host both ceremony and reception here?+
Yes. The estate's multiple terraced levels allow you to position the ceremony in one area (often the upper groves) and move guests to the reception space, creating natural transitions.
What's the nearest airport?+
Rethimno is served by Chania International Airport 'Ioannis Daskalogiannis' (CHQ), approximately 65 km away, about 75 minutes by car.
Is accommodation available on-site?+
The estate itself has limited rooms. Most guests stay in nearby Rethimno hotels (5–15 minutes away) or other Cretan villages. Your planner can recommend options.
What's the best season to marry here?+
July–August can be very hot; winter rainfall is possible but rare.
Could this be your venue?
Ask about your plans, pricing and availability. You do not need a fixed date yet.
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Sources and booking notes
Confirm your dates, guest numbers, room arrangements and inclusions with the venue before booking. An enquiry does not reserve a date. Figures labelled Aisle estimate are modelled from regional rates and public sources; they are not venue quotes.