Now comfortable hotels built up almost the entire coast. In Crete there are no industrial enterprises, except maybe a little factory for fruit processing. The Cretans round the year to enjoy the fresh air and the clear sea. Largest island is quite small - about three hundred kilometers in length and less in width. However, it is washed by four seas: the Aegean, Ionian, Cretan and Libyan. Each one is connected with some beautiful legend. But despite its relatively small size (especially for us who are accustomed to the Russian gigantism), Crete is the largest Greek island with a rich and ancient history.
Long before our era there have developed one of the earliest civilizations of mankind - Minoan. In those days it was on Crete arose history, culture and religion of the ancient Greeks. The Minoan civilization died from the terrible eruption of the volcano, so the memory of it remained only in ancient legends. But in the beginning of the twentieth century archaeologist Arthur Evans, who led the excavations at Knossos, opened to the world the remnants of this ancient culture.
Of course, in the heat of summer better to spend time on the beach. But still, when I arrived on this island, it would be a sin not to go on excursions to explore at least some of his legendary attractions. For example, the Palace of Knossos, Dating back four millennia ago. There were so many rooms that over time his name - Maze - has become a household word. And, as described in an ancient Greek legend, it was here the Athenian hero Theseus killed the monster Minotaur.
Also visit Knossos in ancient Phaistos, where on a hill, stands the imposing Palace, and in the island's capital of Roman rule the Gortyn. History buffs will find this a truly legendary island a lot of interesting places.
But even those who are indifferent to the mysteries of history in Crete will not be bored. Almost every town has an old, but still active male and female monasteries, ancient fortresses. Anyway, every Cretan town so unique that any walk on it becomes unforgettable.
Thrill can be advised to go on the longest - 18 miles! - the gorge in Europe. Samaria is located in the southwestern part of the island. Go through the gorge will have at least eight hours. Of course, one must have comfortable shoes. You can enjoy the extraordinary scenery and rare plants. Cliffs will rise to a height of over 600 meters. In a place called the Gate gorge narrows to just three meters. And along the mountain stream, we will descend to the village of Agia Roumeli on the South coast of the island.
Rarely waives the opportunity to take a day cruise on
Santorini island. Comfortable ship goes to him for four hours. Irregular shaped island covered with black volcanic sand and built the white houses of the locals, makes an indelible impression.
The only danger that awaits swimmers in the Cretan sea - urchins. These cute creatures themselves are not bothering anyone and most of the time, clinging to the rocks. But sometimes over their blows on the sand, and if not carefully look at his feet - it is possible for them to come. Perhaps it is because of these hedgehogs invaded Crete the Germans and the Dutch prefer to swim in pools with sea water. But it really prejudice! Moreover, there is a silver lining. This spiny sea dweller lives only in very clean water, so that it may serve as a kind of quality mark assigned to sea off the coast of Crete by nature.
Beaches in Crete pleasing to the eye - from the wide, sandy near the village of Elounda and Agios Nikolaos pebbly or rocky. You can sunbathe on each of them. And not far from the town of Vai on the Eastern shore of the island there is a unique beach, on the shores of which palm trees.
Note that the Northern and southern parts of the island are very different from each other.
Major cities the island's capital Heraklion, picturesque Rethymno, medieval Chania and all major resort towns located on the North side. The climate here is milder, nature fluffier, and more vacationers. The southern part of the island facing Africa, seems to be more severe. These are almost deserted shore was chosen in the sixties hippies. For some time the town of Ierapetra has become one of the summer capital for European youth. But in the South of the island and the perfect place to relax and enjoy the sights. What is the only medieval castle in the village of Frangokastello!
However, during their domination over the island by the Venetians set up many fortresses in the neighbourhood you will find a wonderful Greek restaurants. On the island hundreds of coffee shops and taverns. At last, you can order the lobster, even in the morning, swam in the sea, and to give recommendations how to cook (if you, of course, have an idea about how this should be done). The owner necessarily follow. If you do not understand the lobster, it is best to trust the chef. By the way, you can eat lobster in two ways: at home, armed, at least with the axe, and in a public place, taking pre-some practical lessons from a knowledgeable person.
By the way, ladies, watching their figures, it should be borne in mind that in the Cretan taverns portions are just huge, and cook it very tasty.
Even the most immobile travelers, dreaming only of the bliss of the pool, still makes sense to get at least a couple of classic tours. The first is, of course, the traditional water Park, which is very popular among all tourists. And romantic people I recommend to visit the Lassithi plateau. Don Quixote never visited Crete. What a pity! He would certainly have delighted many windmills - exotic in appearance. They are constantly waving their hands and pull any self-respecting knight to rest Rossinante and to rush into battle for the honor of the beautiful Dulcinea!
On the beautiful Greek island childhood and antiquity of nature intertwined extremely bizarre and harmoniously. And here you will be able to enjoy quiet holidays on the Mediterranean island in combination with a developed tourism industry. This makes the atmosphere of the island of Crete is such a desirable and attractive.
The main resort centres of Crete
Hersonissos is one of the most popular seaside towns of Crete. This village resort with a beautiful small port and many sandy and rocky beaches is located 26 km East of the capital of the island, Heraklion, almost in the centre of the Northern coast of the island. It is famous for its wonderful beaches and plenty of shops, bars, restaurants, nightlife. In this city the ruins of the most ancient Christian churches in Crete.
Malya located 34 km East of Heraklion city. Beautiful sandy beaches and clear sea are favorable for the practice of water sports. In the Eastern part of the city on the coast are the ruins of a Minoan Palace.
Eloundaonce a small fishing village on the Gulf of Mirabello, now is a great resort, where the most expensive and prestigious hotels Greece.
Agios Nikolaos
located in the Western part of the Gulf of Mirabello a few minutes drive from Elounda. In the city centre around the picturesque bottomless lakes, cafés, restaurants, taverns and noisy discos. The beaches of Elounda and Agios Nikolaos from year to year become owners of blue flags awarded by the European Union for the purity of the water and the coast.
Rethymno the castle, founded in the XVI century to protect the island from pirate raids. The city has museums, monasteries, archaeological area - in short, everything that can interest the tourist. In the evening you can wander through the narrow streets of the picturesque old town, visit its shops and souvenir shops, or sit with a glass of good Cretan wine in the tavern at the picturesque Venetian harbour.
Tours
Knossos Palace and Archaeological Museum Tour in the main Palace of the Minoan civilization. Palace maze is amazing the level of aesthetics and architecture. The archaeological Museum in Heraklion, is under special attention of UNESCO. The plateau of Lasithi - Kera - Dikteon Breathtaking nature mountain of Crete and Greek mythology. The logical purpose of visit Dikteon cave Andrea, where, according to legend, was born the father of the gods Zeus. On the way stop at the monastery of our lady Kera, with well-preserved frescoes of the XIV century.
Samaria Gorge - this is one of the longest (18 km) and the beautiful gorges in Europe. Walk on the bottom of the gorge takes about 8 hours; in the way have the opportunity to cool off in ponds formed by flowing down from the mountain streams. Unforgettable sensations arise in "the iron gates, where the canyon narrows to one meter. Gramvousa (Western Crete)
Gramvousa Island in the North-West of Crete is the place where the border of 3 seas: the Aegean, the Libyan and the Ionian. Here the water is the cleanest in the Mediterranean. Towering over the island the ruins of a Venetian fortress that served as a haven for pirates. In the Bay of Balos, the ship will leave you on the beautiful beaches, where they spent their honeymoon Princess Diana and Prince Charles... Elafonisi (Western Crete)
In translation from Greek "Elafonisi" - "deer island" - be amazed by the breathtaking beaches of pink sand. The road to Elafonisi passes through the picturesque Western Crete. You will visit the cave Church called Agia Sofia, will pass on the very edge of the gorge of St. Sophia, will see the legendary stage of the monastery Hisoka-litis and go to Church with the miraculous icon. Paths of Orthodoxy in Western Crete This exclusive tour takes you to the Cape Akrotiri, where you will see the ruins of the ancient monastery Katholikos built in the VI century by John the Hermit, go to the cave where the Saint spent most of his life, under- \ nemetes to the current monastery of Gouverneto. You are waiting for the legend of the cave Archdiocese with stalactites shaped like a huge bear. Finally, the bus will take you to the monastery of the Holy Trinity - sa-MUI rich monastery in Crete. The tour ends on the sandy beach of Stavros, where you can swim and have lunch.
Spinalonga - Agios Nikolaos, Eastern Crete). The route along the Eastern Crete passes by picturesque j Mirabello Gulf to the island fortress of Spinalonga. One of the attractions is the Church of St. Panteleimon. After a swim and lunch - BBQ you will visit one of the most beautiful towns of Agios Nikolaos. Cruise to the island of Santorini.
Greece is not a lot there so mysterious in its history, places like the island of Santorini. Under some assumptions, it is a remnant of the vanished Atlantis, other scientists believe that there existed a civilization more advanced than the Minoan and the explosion of the volcano was a consequence of man-made disaster. The eyes of a traveler offers an amazing view: red-black rocks hanging over the emerald sea, and over them as if glued white towns and villages. On Board of the cruise ship you Sug-RATM Breakfast, a guide will introduce c additional excursion-j s on the island.during the return you are waiting for dinner, and national music program.
The Waterpark
In Crete a few water parks, offering a huge choice of water sports for children and adults
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