- Corfu or Crete - where is the best climate?
- Children's rest
- Territory of the sun
- sights
For more than a decade, beautiful Greece has been included in all European tourist ratings as a place for a good and relatively inexpensive vacation. Someone loves resorts located on the mainland, others have long chosen for themselves the Greek islands. Third travelers are still at a loss, which is better - Corfu or Crete.
Both the one and the other island are the property of Greece, they are not so far from each other. But still, the difference between them is quite significant. Let's take a look at the individual components of a vacation in order to understand which resorts are suitable for a family or a group of active young people.
Corfu or Crete - where is the best climate?
The island of Corfu (the second name is Kerkyra) is included in the group of the Ionian Islands, located to the north of all the others. This location explains the peculiarities of the climate in the territories, in general, it is cooler here than in the same Crete or Rhodes.
On the other hand, it was Corfu that received the beautiful definition of the "Emerald Isle", because, thanks to the cooler conditions, the vegetation here retains its color throughout the tourist season. And Crete, dried up by the sun, loses half of its emerald beauty in late July - early August.
Children's rest
In terms of climatic conditions, Corfu is considered the most suitable of the Greek islands for young travelers. Relative coolness, lack of high temperatures, beautiful nature - all this contributes, so to speak, to a healthy stay of the child, quick acclimatization.
Corfu is a fertile place for children to rest also because there are no snakes on the island, there are almost no nasty insects. Although, on the other hand, there are not so many children's entertainment here either - the animation is modest, there is no Disneyland or parks like it.
The climate of Crete is drier and hotter, so it is more difficult for children to tolerate. Parents who are going on vacation with their young heirs should choose the right period, the best time will be the end of August, when it is not so hot, although there is almost no greenery left at this time.
Territory of the sun
Most tourists prefer a beach holiday in Greece, so it is important for them to determine if the difference between Corfu and Crete is for this position or not. In Corfu, you can find both sandy and pebble beaches, in some areas there are a large number of water attractions, others will delight you with old taverns and cafes on the shore, while others offer a secluded vacation without much entertainment.
Crete will delight you with sandy beaches, and while traveling around the island, you can find both snow-white beach areas and coastal corners with a stunning pale pink shade of sand. There are "civilized" beaches, equipped with cabins, sun loungers, a complete list of water activities. There are relatively wild ones, where the company of tourists will be only exotic vegetation.
sights
How can Corfu and Crete delight lovers of historical and cultural attractions? It is not possible to choose who is the best. There are about 800 ancient monasteries on the island of Corfu, so if you devote at least an hour to getting to know each of them, you will need a whole month without sleep and lunch.
The main attractions of this corner of Greece are collected in the capital of the island, which bears the same name. Most of them are concentrated in the historical center of Kerkyra: the cathedral, consecrated in honor of St. Christopher; Byzantine Museum; Old and New Fortresses; Museum of Kapodistrias.
Crete, which occupies a relatively small territory, is also ready to show its main "treasures" to tourists - fortresses, palaces, monasteries. In addition, the island has many natural attractions and beautiful corners - bays, caves, parks. The visiting card of Crete is called the Palace of Knossos, according to legend, somewhere here was located the notorious labyrinth of the Minotaur.
Comparing the two islands helps to draw certain conclusions.
The Greek island of Corfu is suitable for those who:
- loves relative coolness and an abundance of greenery;
- going to spend a quiet vacation with his family;
- wants to be able to choose between sandy and pebble beaches;
- chooses an elite vacation;
- prefers pilgrimage excursions and "travels" into history.
"Colleague" Corfu, the Greek island of Crete, is chosen by those who:
- loves very high temperatures and is equal to the surrounding nature;
- prefers active rest with a variety of sports games and entertainment;
- loves soft pink sand on the beach;
- is going to find the labyrinth of the Minotaur and walk around the Palace of Knossos.
These are the main differences between the two Greek islands, which one is better - the last word still rests with the guest.
