Are you wondering where to fly to sunbathe - to Corfu or Crete? You have already chosen Greece, and therefore the trip will be perfect in any case and will be remembered for a long time!
Criterias of choice
Flight and prices:
- A ticket to Heraklion International Airport on the island of Crete during the peak season from Moscow will cost about 20 thousand rubles for a direct charter flight. Travel time will be about four hours.
- Both charters and regular flights of various airlines fly to Corfu. The Greeks themselves will willingly take tourists from Moscow and back on the wings of Aegean Airlines for 26 thousand rubles. The journey with a direct flight will take about 3 hours 45 minutes.
Hotels in Greece are very cozy, comfortable and authentic. It is pleasant to stay in them both with a large family and together. They adhere to the international "star" classification system and offer all-inclusive accommodation in resort areas, as well as other types of boarding:
- In Crete, hotels are located quite far from each other, and a room in an ordinary "three-ruble note" will cost a couple $ 40 -50, depending on the location of the hotel and the season.
- Corfu positions itself as an upmarket beach resort, making it much easier to find luxury apartments on the island than the average budget hotel. But ordinary hotels with three stars on the facade are built here, but it is better to book rooms in them in advance. The price of the issue is from $ 55-$ 65 per day.
The swimming season on the Greek islands does not start at the same time, due to the significant difference in the geographical latitudes at which they are located. In Corfu, the sea reaches a comfortable bathing temperature only at the end of May, while in Crete the first holidaymakers consistently appear two weeks earlier. The season in Corfu lasts until the last days of September, when it starts to rain heavily on the island. In Crete, you can sunbathe and swim until early November, after which the precipitation season sets in and the wind turns cold.
Corfu or Crete beaches?
Crete is dominated by the wind, and therefore, even in the most intense heat, its beaches seem to be cooler. The island will appeal to fans of outdoor activities: surfing is quite possible here. But you should swim only after reading the forecasts of the rescuers and not violating their prohibitions.
In Corfu, there is a place to roam both lovers of rocky bays and fans of a serene sandy holiday. Local residents try to make the guests' stay as varied as possible and offer rental equipment for active entertainment at sea - catamarans and scooters, water skis and yachts.
For the soul and photo album
The main Cretan sights are known to everyone from the history books of the Ancient World. It was here that the Palace of Knossos was built, and the brave Theseus, holding on to the guiding thread of Andromeda, defeated the Minotaur. The palace is accessible to tourists and is an ancient open-air museum. A family park "Labyrinth" has been built on the island for kids and their parents with many attractions and entertainment, and fans of wildlife will be delighted with visiting one of the most grandiose aquariums in the Mediterranean region.
Fans of holidays in Corfu believe that its main attraction is the beautiful landscapes and nature, although a couple of ancient ruins on this blessed island will be of interest to lovers of ancient ruins.
