Rest on Crete. Reviews about the legendary island

Who among us does not dream of a comfortable rest with a lot of unforgettable impressions? One of those places is the island of Crete. It is washed by three seas, has a unique nature and a mild Mediterranean climate. In a word, it is a real paradise for tourists. Here everything favors resting to become a string of pleasures: first-class hotels, unobtrusive, but quite worthy service, fascinating trips around the island.

Why do many tourists choose a holiday in Crete? The feedback left on numerous forums on the Internet, suggests that first of all the location influences the choice. This is the island closest to the equator in the European region. Thanks to an amazing climate, rest here is quite healthy. This can be judged by the number of families with children who came on vacation. In addition, there are magnificent sandy beaches and a calm sea. Small towns and villages are surrounded by mountains and valleys, covered with vineyards and thick citrus groves.

The most popular holiday on the island of Crete (reviews confirm this) - beach. There are a lot of beaches here, the most famous of which is Elafenisos. It is located near the city of Chania and is famous for its pink sand. No less popular is Wai. It is located in the eastern part of the island, it is distinguished by its silence and coastal palm groves. An excellent beach stretches near the village of Bali. A whole string of excellent places stretched from Heraklion to Rethymnon.

Connoisseurs of pristine nature also choose to rest in Crete. The reviews show that rest on this island will give an opportunity to fully enjoy the unification with the untouched civilization of the corners of nature. There are hiking tours to the majestic mountains, plateaus and gorges in search of unique places. The most beautiful of them remain on a long memory in photos.

If someone wants to combine beach rest with a cognitive tour, this can also be done if you choose a holiday in Crete. Reviews of numerous tourists show that the island has many unique architectural monuments. Since school times, each of us compares the island with the ancient Greek gods. Here you can see the majestic Knossos Palace with its many labyrinths, according to which, according to legend, the awesome Minotaur wandered. No less attractive place is a cave, where, according to legend, the thunderer Zeus was born.

But that's not all, what a good holiday in Crete. The reviews confirm that archaeological excavations in Malia, Gortyna, and Festos are of great interest. The Venetian fortress of Fortezza, located in Rethymno, and the Samaria Gorge are also considered attractive . Nearby is Byzantine monastery Preveli, occupying an important place in the history of Crete.

In addition, the best hotels will help to make your great vacation unforgettable. Crete, reviews of which are simply overflowing with tourist sites, is famous for its high-class hotels, where the best conditions for a full and varied stay are provided. On the island there are many designer resorts, the constructions of which are erected with a certain taste and style. Many holidaymakers prefer to stay in bungalows, most of which are located directly on the water.