When we hear of Greece we are often reminded of Gods and Statues, but Greece is so much more than that. Crete,is the largest island in Greece which is both a a place where you can go back to the history of Greece and enjoy a vacation as well. If you are looking for some great sights as well as some beautiful beaches, then Crete should be high on your list of cities to visit within the next few years.
Located on the Mediterranean Sea, you will not be at a lack for sun, beaches and sand while on vacation there. But don’t indulge too much in the beach because in Crete, historical sites await you. Crete was the home of the Minoan Civilization, as well as being part of the Byzantine Empire . Knossos and Phaistos are some of the famous Minoan palaces where you can have a tour. The reason why most tourist can’t help but visit Crete is because of it’s historical importance.
Be sure to have a taste of what Crete has to offer after enjoying the beach and the historical sites. In the eastern Crete, you’ll find Alexandros Bar where you can have a taste of Crete’s night life and bar scenes. You’ll have a view that you won’t see anywhere – only at Crete: the cheap drinks and the dancing will make you enjoy the bar hopping. A lot of people say that for one to find a good bar, he has to listen to the music being played.
Find a good place where you can stay before rushing towards Crete. Fortezza is one of the hotels in Crete that is affordable yet very cozy. Depending on the time of year, you can get a room for a little over a hundred US dollars a night. Some of the amenities are breakfast buffet for free and a wireless internet access. Another cheap hotel in Crete is the Mirabello. A lot of frugal travelers prefer this kind of budget hotel chains to the other hotels, mainly because of the cost. Many hotels around the Mirabello will be charging twice what they are. If you are on a tight budget, then this cheapish hotel located in Crete may be your choice.
There are a lot of activities to do in Crete, such as scuba diving to more than twenty different dive sites. Or if you do not want to dip into the water, you can just go on a boat tour.
If the water is not to your liking and you prefer dry land, then you can check out some of the hiking tours that are available in Crete and Santorini. You can try your hand at hiking the Samaria Gorge if you are really adventurous.
The Island of Crete has a lot to offer for individuals that enjoy the outdoors. From diving to hiking during the day, and bar hopping at night, Crete is a great island to put on your places-to-visit list.
