Crete is the largest island in Greece and the fifth largest in the Mediterranean, with a sizable population of 500,000 inhabitants. The island separates the Aegean and Libyan Sea is the boundary line between Europe and Africa. In the center of the island lies the largest plateau in Europe, the plateau of Lassithi, with many plantations of vegetables, vine crops, olives and oranges. Green Island is an island with a rich flora in the forests of chestnut, fir and Cyprus, palm and cedar forests. The island's natural sights are located at 43 km Samaria Gorge from the town of Chania on the western shore of the island, Kournas Lake 48 km east of Chania. , Samaria Gorge National Park was declared in 1962 and offers one of the most spectacular mountain scenery of Crete. Gorge measuring 18 km, which can be crossed on foot in only 5 to 7 hours on a relatively easy way, having reached the path batatorita.La Xyloskalo keys, descending 1000m. The first 2 km descent is on a zigzag path, protected by a wooden railing. The road is a mountain road and is therefore an appropriate mountain equipment boots and shoes at least a comfortable and resistant.
For Families is preferable to choose a hotel preferably not be located exactly in the middle of night because resorts are very lively and galagioase.Pentru cities who came to the beach sun sand and water, so the more static, it is advisable to take a package all inclusive or ultra all inclusive If you are the type who prefer to visit, then take an all inclusive package, then take a half board package. Is it better to eat at a tavern in general those who are more full.
BeachesFor those who prefer the beach, all beaches are free of charge but must be paid umbrellas and lounge chairs. Find beautiful beaches everywhere, either with sand or small gravel.For those who want to go to the beach I choose Chania area, Rethimnon, Agios Nickolas everything on the sea side is fine sandy beach of Crete in the south, where Libya's vast pebbled beach is no water and can not to come too without the "shoes" special (which I find to buy).Many find the beach of Hersonissos is great, clear water, no rocks, sand.
Not to be neglected Falasarna beach which many consider beautiful, perfect for snorkeling,Another beautiful beach is Balos, for wilderness, pos fine sand, clear water and clear, in a variety of colors from green to blue, and nearby mountains almost always covered by clouds. It is somewhat difficult to reach but worth the effort Balos.Elafonissi, a great beach hispida Crete, Balos similar to something larger and arrived at relatively easier. Some taverns will form the code.Matala beach with fine sand, dominated by the mountain with its famous caves in prehistoric cliff dwellings in the 60s who were meeting place for hippies.Vai - beach with palm trees. and a nearby banana plantation. Woe is quite small and quite expensiveRed Beach - sandy beach only red, attention fans is something to climb a mountain cliff, and here is one of the nudist beaches,
In many southern beaches of all kinds are available: furnished or not, sand or gravel, large or small, all with a clear and greenish-blue water. In fact the whole island, who is a lover of quiet beaches and wild has a choice.
Many prefer to rent a car to visit the island. Because Crete is pretty hardcore mare.Daca're a visitor, rent a small car because big cars are very uncomfortable narrow streets of the towns through which you pass and you will tormented by some very narrow streets. You can rent scooters but these too do not face towards the sun's ascent and is very strong in this area. National roads are good and there are two versions, the old road and the road again, both are good. It is advisable not to leave because the roads adjacent to these two tend to be low. Goats can appear anywhere on the road and road signs is not always the best .. In some areas the roads are very steep with many curves like Transfagarasan.Aveti Watch the speed limit 90 mph and to respect traffic regulations because the fines are quite large. You can travel by public transport and because it is well-organized.
You can do various tours organized by travel agencies and at local find good prices
Tourist AttractionsAmong the sights you can visit the palace of King Minos of Knossos near Heraklion (there are ruins of Malia, Phaistos, etc..) Lassithi Plateau cave of Zeus (it is preferable to have from you a sweater, inside is very cool and some shoes that not slide easily) is absolutely interesting museum spectaculoasa.Foarte Nikos Kazantzakis, Mírtos village.
If you enchant a mountain path are Samaria Gorge, trail 3-4 hours (it's very important to you to have solid sneakers, which will protect the slippery rocks, hats, a good piece of road going through the sun, among the rocks ). Kournes Lake, the village of Stavros (the beach where they filmed Zorba the Greek)
Tourist towns
Heraklion is Crete's capital city is a crowded, narrow streets are worth visiting the Venetian fortress and port center. In an aquarium there aproiere
Rethymno, is particularly unoras, less modern than Heraklion. Where would be bines Venetian fortress and visit the old town on foot
Pearl Chania Crete is considered a cosmopolitan city of dreams Venice Greece and the port is absolutely impressive. . The town streets full of life and to be really seen. It's good to make a visit on foot because the circulation of Chania is a real adventure and hard to find parking spaces
Hersonissos is another beautiful city with many shops and terraces with friendly waiters. In Heraklion you can find several attractions in one place and seaside resorts
Ierapetra and Agia Gallina-cities of southern island is very picturesque, quiet. otul tastefully. From Ierapetra can be reached in 50 minutes by boat to the island of Chrissi, distinguished by its wilderness and desert vegetation specify.
Chora Sfakion - A village in south island, very picturesque, as Loutro otherwise.
There are mosquitoes, but instead must take care in insects (especially spiders) that may give allergy. Everywhere there are some large flying beetles, Tetrix, singing all the time, but not dangerous.
FoodFood is very spicy and very long. I put cinnamon and moussaka.
Eating. Moussaka, seafood (calamari, shrimp, especially), less than (as is generally frozen and expensive), gyros (pieces of meat with potatoes, vegetables), Greek salad (sheep's cheese, tomatoes and cucumbers) tzatziki (yogurt, grated cucumber, garlic, spices), baclava (a miracle, with walnuts and almonds), cataif (ice cream).Worth of food and drink bought from large supermarkets, not one particular look (Carrefour, etc.) are all good. In Hersonisos Spar was one that had fresh orange juice, three quarters to two euros.
Raki is the national drink, a brandy to our 40 degrees).
You can buy drinks and food in large supermarkets, not one particular look (Carrefour, etc.) are all good. In Hersonisos is Spar
The beauty of Corfu island lies in the variety of topography (mountains, hills, plains, plateaus, endless beaches and sea in shades of green and blue) and vegetation (Oleander, olives, palms, trees, thistles, dried tree trunks and twisted by the wind strong, but the crown of a healthy green and many, many plants unknown to us), the color of the sky at sunset, in form or threatening clouds floating lazily through the mountain ridges, smooth or abrupt in meandering roads that sometimes seem to take you other realms, and beauty is unreal but created by man: smart houses with immaculate white walls, covered with multicolored flowers, clean streets and tangled like a labyrinth from which, ironically, do you want to get out, the taverns the smell of barbecue and its way inconfundabilul Sirtaki ...
