Tip 1: The Towns and Beaches of Crete
Tip 1: The Towns and Beaches of Crete
Crete is the largest Greek island. There is something to do for lovers of beach recreation, extreme sports, autotravels and sea walks.
1. Chersonissos
The most famous youth resort on the island,located near the capital, the city of Heraklion. Chersonissos is a small but noisy and lively town, with a lot of night clubs, restaurants, bars, suvenirnyh shops and shops. There is also a water park. In the distance, along the sea there are hotels that are quite suitable for family holidays. There is a bus service between the cities.
2. Malia
A lively resort to the east of Heraklion, near Chersonissos. It also has a nightlife, but not on such a scale as the first resort.
3. Amoudara
A beautiful sandy beach, for lovers of a quiet rest or for families with children. And if you want to go to the club, then to Heraklion to go quite far.
4. Agios Nikolaus
He is rightfully considered the most beautiful on the island. There are not many tourists here, and you can feel the real atmosphere of the Mediterranean town. Wander through the narrow streets, sit in a Greek tavern and dance sertaki. The beach here is small. From a small port go sightseeing boats on the island of Spinalonga, where before there was a hospital for lepers.
5. Rethymnon and its surroundings
There are also many narrow streets, authentictaverns, as well as a beautiful fortress and a port. The Italians built the city, which is reflected in the architecture. In the vicinity of Rethymno there are beautiful beaches and large hotels.
6. Chania
The city in the western part of the island. Here, too, there is an airport, but Russian charters do not fly here, and therefore Russian tourists are much smaller than in the vicinity of Heraklion. Here the most picturesque nature on the island is the mountains, a lot of greenery, a clear sea. And also interesting architecture and jazz festivals. It is here that you can feel the real culture of the island's inhabitants.
7. Ierapetra
The city in the south of the island. The tourist season here lasts the longest, until November, as this is the most "hot" point in Greece. In the city you can find interesting buildings and museums. Every year excursions to the island of Chrisi, with crystal clear water, are organized from here.
Tip 2: What islands are in Greece
Legendary Greece occupies almost 3,000 islands of the Mediterranean Sea. And most of them are uninhabited, and more than 100 inhabitants are only 78. Almost all the islands are divided into archipelagos.
Instructions
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The most famous and popular Greek islandis Crete. It is an individual unit, not belonging to any archipelago. Crete is located in the south of the Aegean Sea. The central city is Heraklion. In Crete, there are many resorts: from very budget to fashionable. Also the island boasts an interesting and fun nightlife.
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Unlike the southern Aegean Sea, the northern- not very developed in terms of tourism. The North Aegean archipelago has several islands. However, they are attractive, for the most part, for architects and historians. Tourists give little attention to this place. The main island of the archipelago is the island of Lesbos - a wonderful resort and the birthplace of many ancient Greek poets (Sappho, Theophrastus, Theophile, etc.).
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The Ionic archipelago is in the western partcountries. Here the most popular island is Corfu. This place has beautiful beaches, unique monuments of the Middle Ages and the opportunity to have fun and relaxed time. It should be noted that Corfu is covered with beautiful olive groves, which have become the visiting card of the island.
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Two archipelagos have a beautiful name Sporades. The northern differ by a small number of both residents and holidaymakers. And this despite the fact that here is the second largest island of the country - Evia (Euboea), located very close to the mainland. As a tourist zone, the place was chosen by the Greeks. Evia is rich in natural attractions: forests, hot springs, mountains, the clearest sea and beaches with the smallest sand.
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The most famous islands of the Eastern Sporades are: Samos, Ikaria, Chios. Samos "nurtured" many famous personalities: Pythagoras, Aristarchus, Epicurus, Melissa, etc. This island is most often used as a place for a secluded holiday. The main attractions of Ikaria are curative springs and two beautiful beaches: Mesakti and Yaliskari. Chios is rich in medieval settlements and wild beaches.
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The largest and most numerous archipelagoare the Cyclades. The islands here are the most adapted to tourism. Especially popular are Santorini and Mykonos. The visiting card of the first is beaches with volcanic sand, the most beautiful sunset in the world, and also more than 350 churches. Mykonos is an island that has become a favorite holiday destination for many famous personalities. Here they are attracted by the cleanest beaches, active nightlife and an excellent climate.
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Along the Turkish coast is the archipelagoDodecanese. It includes one of the most interesting and beautiful places in Greece - the island of Rhodes, washed by two seas: the Mediterranean and the Aegean. This corner is one of the sunniest in Europe (over 310 clear days a year). Rhodes is attractive both from the natural and from the historical side. The mountainous terrain smoothly flows into beautiful beaches with soft sand, medieval castles are replaced by Byzantine churches.
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The second popular island of the Dodecan archipelago- Kos. Here is a very pleasant climate, many freshwater springs and greenery. This is why Kos is popularly called a "floating garden". In addition to nature and beaches, the island is interesting with Venetian castles, Byzantine buildings, Roman and Hellenistic ruins.
