Crete is one of the pearls of the eastern Mediterranean. For those who are bored with the desert landscapes of Egypt and the large number of tourists in Turkey, this option will appeal to your taste. There is a varied landscape, clear sea, large beaches, developed infrastructure, interesting nightlife.
For a relaxing holiday, we recommend the town of Agios Nikolaos near the rocky shore of the lake with cafes, a cable car and sea activities. The local weather in Mirabello Bay differs from the climate of the island, there are more sunny days, less wind.
Those who prefer traditional tourist themes away from the bustle of cities should visit Amoudara. Gouves resort is known for the largest water park on the island, olive groves and a coastal street with taverns, shops and old shops. The best sandy beaches of Crete are near the towns of Malia and Stalis. The most comfortable and prestigious hotels in this area of Greece are located in the resort towns of Hersonissos and Elounda.
Museums of Crete will tell about ancient history, a labyrinth with a mysterious Minotaur, sea battles. In the ancient town of Rethymno, the ruins of the fortresses of the medieval Venetian conquerors have been preserved. The old town with a pedestrian zone, intersecting small streets and the newest hotels in between will not leave anyone indifferent. Lovers of cultural monuments will be interested in looking at the city of Chania with the old harbor.
As the old saying goes, everything is there in the country we call Greece. There is everything in Crete. Relaxing holidays five meters from the ocean, sunbathing on the beach or by the pool, all-inclusive bars for those who are used to relaxing just like that. Active tourists can be advised to look at Greek antiquities to the maximum, compare the water parks of different resorts (fortunately, the island is small), go diving, go skiing or climb the mountains, which are also here. Local shops have everything you need for diving and beach recreation: goggles, masks, wetsuits, beachwear. Sandy beaches and cold springs, campgrounds and hotels, holidays with children and families, excellent cuisine and wonderful souvenirs - and all this in a European country.
