The islands of Greece are many kilometers of clean beaches, national open-air restaurants, olive and pine groves and surprisingly hospitable people, and therefore, if you go to Zakynthos or Crete, your vacation will be positive and eventful, regardless of the coordinates of the resort.
Criterias of choice
When planning your travels, it is better to book flights in advance. During the high season, tickets to Greece can cost significantly more:
- The Greek company EllinAir and Russian carriers operate seasonal direct charter flights to Heraklion airport on the island of Crete. A ticket from Moscow and back will cost an average of 22,000 rubles. The flight will take about 4 hours.
- In summer, charters fly to Zakynthos from St. Petersburg and Moscow. A ticket for a direct flight costs from 23,000 rubles, travel time is about 3.5 hours. The second way to get on the Greek island is to fly to Athens and transfer there to a domestic flight of the Greek airline. The journey from the capital to Zakynthos takes less than an hour.
Hotels in Greece are quite consistent with the generally accepted European "star rating". The all-inclusive system is not present there as widely as in other resort destinations, but if desired, such a hotel can be booked in Zakynthos or Crete. For fans of outdoor activities who prefer only breakfast at the hotel, we inform you:
- A 3 * hotel in Zakynthos will cost $ 50 per night for two, if you approach the issue of searching for options thoughtfully and in advance. In a hotel of this level, there is always a swimming pool, Wi-Fi and a restaurant serving breakfasts.
- In Crete, a night in a "three-ruble note" will cost about $ 55, but on the south coast you can always rent a very cheap room in a guesthouse or home boarding house.
The climate on the two islands is practically the same. Pleasant beach weather sets in at the beginning of May, although the most impatient guests dive into the sea in April. At the height of summer, Crete can be a little hotter, especially on its southern coast - hot African winds affect.
The sea water temperature in Zakynthos or Crete in July reaches + 26 ° С, in the air it can warm up to + 35 ° С. Low humidity helps even weather-dependent people feel comfortable.
The beaches of Zakynthos or Crete?
The coastline of both Greek islands is an almost continuous strip of beaches. Crete offers long sandy beaches, equipped according to all the laws of the resort genre. For the convenience of visitors, fresh showers and changing rooms are installed here, cafes and restaurants are open, and sun umbrellas and sun loungers can be rented. Cretan beaches have diving centers and rental points for various sports equipment. Visitors to Crete are eager to buy yacht tours, fishing trips and sightseeing tours.
Zakynthos has wide, noisy beaches and secluded coves with perfect white sand. Most of the hotels and entertainment for young people are in Laganas, and 15 km from Zakynthos, the beach with a gentle entrance to the water and the complete absence of waves in the town of Alykes will certainly appeal to family tourists with small children.
