Greece has long been loved by Russian travelers: Orthodox shrines, many attractions, high-quality beach holidays and a warm attitude to Russians. Advantages can be listed for quite some time. Most travelers choose the mainland for their first trip. This is understandable. Tourists consider visiting the capital of Greece practically their duty, Meteors are mesmerizing, and Olympus can be safely called a place of worship.
After enjoying a vacation in the mainland or deciding to go to Greece for the first time, many are considering visiting one of the
Greek islands. And then the question often arises about what to choose: Rhodes or Crete. The beauty and comfort of the first are admired, the second, the largest in Greece, offers an excellent cultural program, plenty of entertainment and beautiful beaches.
Thus, to answer the question: "Rhodes or Crete, where is better?" - quite difficult. Moreover, holiday lovers in Greece often say that all corners of the country are good in their own way, and they have no shortcomings, but there are distinctive features. What kind?
Rhodes or Crete: weather
The islands are close enough to each other, so it’s impossible to say that the climate on them varies significantly. For example, in this case it doesn’t matter whether Crete or Rhodes is chosen - in July they will both meet the traveler with almost the same weather: a temperature of about thirty degrees, wind that makes it easier to bear the heat, and a warm sea. Both islands have a Mediterranean climate.
True, some of the tourists claim that in the quiet bays of Crete, the water is warmer. But globally, this does not affect the situation, and the weather can change from season to season even at the same time.
When choosing Crete, you need to know that the resorts located in the northern part of the island are famous for, among other things, the troubled sea - a paradise for lovers of skiing, but not very acceptable for families with children. The same can be said of the Aegean coast of
Rhodes. The cities of Ixia and Ialysos are deservedly considered one of the best Greek windsurfing centers.
Rhodes or Crete: features of geography
Relaxing in Crete, you can swim in the waters of the Mediterranean Sea, and in Rhodes - even the Aegean. The landscape and dimensions of the islands vary significantly. Rhodes is significantly inferior to Crete in size. Most of its territory is a plain. Thus, when comparing the comfort of moving around the islands, Rhodes is superior. This is especially important for people who can not tolerate trips in a car or bus. The landscape of Crete includes mountains, so when you go to the island, you need to be prepared for trips along winding serpentines with tangible elevations.
Arriving in Rhodes and renting a car for several days, you can go around it all and see a lot of interesting things, while trips will not be tiring even for young children.
But Crete cannot be studied at a time, and significant distances will have to be overcome. Some argue that Rhodes is a greener island. In fact, the nature of Crete is more diverse, there are rocky mountains, and there are areas drowning in greenery.
Rhodes or Crete: excursions and entertainment
On both islands you can find quiet resort towns for a quiet and secluded holiday, for example, Lindos and Kallithea in Rhodes and Falassarna, Sitia and others in Crete. Fans of nightly entertainment also have plenty to choose from. In Rhodes it is Faliraki, in Crete - Platanias and Hersonissos. Relaxing on any of the islands, you can visit the water park.
The excursion program offered in Crete is considered to be more extensive by right : the Palace of Knossos, Heraklion, Spinalonga, boat trips to the islands of Santorini, Diya - you can list them for a long time. On the other hand, it is impossible to study every corner of the island in detail even after two weeks of vacation. Therefore, the pursuit of viewing all the sights is not the best way to organize leisure activities, and of course, you will want to return to the island again.
Rhodes is also not deprived of interesting places: Lindos, the Valley of the Butterflies, the Palace of Masters, the Valley of the seven sources, despite being smaller in comparison with Crete, you will not be bored either.
Thus, an excellent vacation is guaranteed on both islands, but for families with young children who plan not only to spend time on the beach, but also to see the island, Rhodes looks a little more preferable.