- Best Resorts - Rhodes and Crete
- The beaches of Rhodes and Crete
- Diving in the resorts of Greece
- Souvenirs from the islands
- sights
Greek resorts have long been in honor of the Russian guest, tourists from the east know about local democratic prices, clean beaches, a rich list of entertainment at sea or in hotels, not to mention excursion programs introducing the history and culture of this great country. For a long time, there has been a dispute between travelers which of the Greek islands is better - Rhodes or Crete.
Each tourist has his own opinion on this matter, because both Greek islands have their own wonderful beaches, hotels, entertainment and attractions.
Best Resorts - Rhodes and Crete
Rhodes, although it belongs to the archipelago, is always considered by tourists as an independent island, where you can find a variety of resorts. Some hotels have a wonderful vacation for elderly tourists who dream of tranquility, silence, cozy beaches and walks under the moon. Other resorts on the island of Rhodes are suitable for active young people who hang out both day and night.
Third resort cities are the dream of parents who come on vacation with children, for example, Faliraki has the best water park with many slides and various water attractions. Not far from it is Lindos - here both luxury hotels and rich excursion programs.
There are 4 recreation areas on the island of Crete, which have their own characteristics and attractions:
- Heraklio, where you can get acquainted with the famous labyrinth of the Minotaur and other monuments of the Minoan civilization;
- Rethymno, which is called beautifully "the soul of the island", it is here that most of the hotels, beaches and natural landscapes are concentrated;
- Lassithi is the most respectable area of the island with expensive hotels and Vai Beach, where the Bounty bar advertisement was filmed;
- Chania, the greenest area of Crete, offers a rich holiday.
The beaches of Rhodes and Crete
The island of Rhodes is incredibly lucky, it is washed by two seas at once, pebble beaches and constant waves on the Aegean Sea, golden sandy beaches and complete silence on the Mediterranean Sea. That is why you can choose places for windsurfing or lazy beach pastime.
There are so many beaches in Crete that even the locals cannot count them. There are iconic beaches such as Elafonisi with amazing pink sand and azure sea, Vai, a paradise. There are also more wild ones, the same "Balos", delighting with a snow-white sandy surface and an ancient fortress.
Diving in the resorts of Greece
There are only 4 diving centers in Rhodes, but you can take a training course, see beautiful colorful corals and many underwater inhabitants, there are caves, fragments of Greek amphorae.
Crete is more advanced, there are dozens of dive centers here, it is a meeting place for novice divers and experienced underwater adventure seekers. On the seabed, you can find the remains of sunken ships, old anchors, amazing underwater canyons and even a volcano. Near the village of Plakias, the sea is home to giant turtles and octopuses, which are also eager to meet curious tourists.
Souvenirs from the islands
Greece is known as the country that has it all, you can buy it all in Rhodes and Crete. The first will delight you with designer clothes, the best shops are located in the Old Town (along with a walk through historical sights). From local souvenirs, tourists prefer wine sold in wineries, olive oil and honey, which are better bought from farmers. The most exquisite gift from Rhodes is a handmade carpet.
Crete will delight lovers of natural fur clothing, many choose the island solely because of this. The second group of popular purchases is gold items, including works of authorship. From the products they take olive oil, high-quality cognacs and wines, high-mountain honey.
sights
Both islands amaze with their historical monuments and architectural masterpieces of ancient architects. In Rhodes, many beautiful structures have survived in the capital and ancient Lindos. The most stunning sight, a gift from nature, awaits guests in the Valley of the Butterflies and the Valley of the Seven Springs.
Crete surprises with a huge number of monuments of ancient history, including many monasteries, and the Palace of Knossos, where, according to legend, the labyrinth of the ominous Minotaur was located. Amazing landscapes can be observed in the Samaria Gorge and on Lake Voulismeni.
Rhodes is chosen by tourists:
- going to catch a wave and ride with the breeze on a surfboard;
- adoring honey and olives in the kitchen, and handmade carpets in the bedroom;
- dreaming of seeing thousands of butterflies at the same time.
Crete is suitable for tourists who:
- love comfort, white or pink beaches, paradise pastime;
- they want a new beautiful natural fur coat for their wife and a sheepskin coat for themselves;
- dream of visiting the Minotaur and seeing the monuments that have survived from ancient times to the Middle Ages.
So, Rhodes or Crete - the question is not raised: both are good for relaxation.
