Experts say that Crete demonstrates the sights of Greece in full, providing tourists with the opportunity to enjoy the unique nature, architectural monuments of more than a thousand years ago, wonderful rich national cuisine. This is an island that attracts lovers of a healthy lifestyle. Not only can you give up your favorite hobby in Crete, for example, water skiing, scuba diving or windsurfing, there are a lot of Tellas resorts.
But, of course, the main attractions of Greece (Crete is no exception) are centuries-old architectural monuments. The mysterious Minoan civilization unveils the veil of secrets for all tourists who visited the ancient city of Knossos, which is located just five kilometers from Heraklion, the capital of Crete. It is believed that the crown of development of Minoan society, one of the most highly developed civilizations on the territory of modern Europe, coincided with the time of construction of the grandiose palace, which you can admire today. Its age is impressive - it was created approximately one and a half thousand years BC!
Other attractions of Greece, Crete collected in the archaeological museum, which works in its capital. Basically, the attention of tourists is offered artifacts of the Minoan civilization - these are gold jewelry, metal and wood products, sculptures and ceramics of the ancient people.
A pleasant and interesting pastime will provide any tourist with a visit to the port cities of Crete Chania and Rethymnon. Once upon a time, these coastal villages belonged to Italy. But the Italian spirit still hovers in these places: Italian cuisine, funny taverns, noisy harbors.
Perhaps the most famous sights of Greece (Crete is a vivid example) are associated with the Olympic gods. It is believed that it was on this island that Zeus was born. Today, guides are happy to demonstrate to everyone who wants a specific place of his “birth” - this is a cave, the entrance to which lies through the high plateau of Lassithi.
Not far from Heraklion (only 23 km) on the site of a once small fishing village today is the resort town of Hersonissos. The national color of Greece is presented here as nowhere else on the island, bright and unforgettable. Noisy bars and taverns, shops and boutiques, clean beaches, equipped with all the attributes of an upscale tourist infrastructure, which Greece cannot complain about.
Crete, the sights of which can be listed endlessly, is also a very romantic place. You can verify this by hitting Santorini Island, located nearby. It is believed that here are the most romantic sunsets in the world. Indeed, the Greeks claim that the part of the island that went under the water as a result of the volcanic eruption is nothing less than the legendary Atlantis! Skeptics, of course, can argue with this, but such myths create the sights of the island.
Crete - Greece in miniature. This is a place of ancient history, legendary civilizations, love and celebration. It is always warm, tasty and interesting here!