The Greek island, characterized by a pleasant climate and almost year-round affectionate sun, enjoys great popularity among tourists. Opening of the swimming season is in April and lasts until the end of October, and the absence of suffocating heat and a comfortable level of humidity give an opportunity to relax with pleasure.
Crete Attractions
The most important thing that Greece is famous for, the island of Crete, whose attractions are very diverse - this is, of course, the Palace of Knossos and the labyrinth of the Minotaur. Located just five kilometers from the current capital of Crete, the palace is almost a whole city, whose existence was terminated due to the eruption of the volcano in 1450 BC. Mysterious murals, rooms, corridors and passages fascinate visitors, it takes a whole day to inspect this historical monument.
Samarinsky Gorge in the White Mountains - a trail of 18 kilometers in length, characterized by landscapes of incredible beauty. Passing between two steep cliffs along a cold mountain stream, one can not only enjoy the beauty, but also try to see the famous goats of the Cre-Cree who live in this area. However, especially hope for a meeting with a goat is not worth it, because even in the guidebooks it is indicated that to see it is a rarity and a great success.
Interesting places
If you like Greece, Crete, the sights can be viewed at any time of the year, but there is one interesting fact, coming in April. The city of Chania, known for its age exceeds the age of Rome, will appeal to those who appreciate romance and comfort. According to the legend of 19.04.1821, in the battle for the fortress of Francokastello, the attacking Turks killed one hundred Cretan riders, whose ghosts can be seen on that day at dawn, leaving to the sky. Once a year, tourists flock to the walls of the fortress, once a military facility, and now completely empty to watch an amazing phenomenon. No one can reliably state whether it is ghosts or an illusion created by the clouds, but many tourists who visited the fortress in mid-April claimed to have seen ghost-riders going into the sky.
Choosing that to look at Crete, give preference to the city of Rethymnon with its narrow streets, lively bazaars, a well-developed tourism industry. In Rethymnon Fortezza fortress is located, also empty inside, but considered a local landmark and worthy of attention. The impression is made also by the route between Chania and Rethymnon, stretching along the coastline, harbor towns and
Considering where to go to Crete, be sure to include in the list the beach of Elafonisi, famous for its pink sand and the fact that it is in this place that three seas meet: the Libyan, Aegean and Ionian. The peculiarity of this natural phenomenon is that the water in one of them is warm, the other is very cold, and in the third you will see only shallow water. From the shore of Elafonisi separates the narrow strait, which you can even go on foot in shallow water. As a rule, on the way tourists visit the cave church of Hagia Sophia, as well as the monastery of Chrysoscalitis. On the way to the monastery there are 90 steps, one of which is golden, but visible only to the true righteous.