- To Crete behind the sun
- What to do in May in the warmest resorts in Greece?
- Greek salad and other delicacies
- Children - an aquarium, wife - a fur coat
A trip to Greece is exactly the case when even a short vacation can become rich and full of impressions, thanks to the huge number of attractions, warm sea and sunny weather. Adding the legendary hospitality of its inhabitants to this country's list of merits, we can safely recommend booking tickets to its finest beaches. Already in May, the warmest resorts of Greece on the island of Crete are waiting for their guests and offer to plunge headlong into the whirlpool of resort passions and while the cool, but already so pleasant Mediterranean Sea.
To Crete behind the sun
May holidays are given to a person in order to spend them with the benefit of body and soul and gain strength after a long winter and a cool spring in the average Russian latitudes. In this sense, the warmest resorts in Greece are already in May ready to receive Russian travelers who are firmly focused on a vacation in comfort.
Useful information for those going to Crete:
- Several airlines operate direct scheduled flights to the international airport of the Cretan capital of Heraklion during the high season. Among them are Ellinair, Azur Air and others. Travel time is just over 4 hours. Prices for tickets from Moscow for the May holidays start at 270 euros. Early booking provides more favorable conditions for transportation.
- Charters fly cheaper and take to the skies during the beach season not only from the capital of Russia, but also from St. Petersburg, Kaliningrad, Yekaterinburg, Kazan and other regional centers of the country.
- If you manage to get cheap tickets to Athens, you can get to Crete by ferry from the port of Piraeus. You can find out the rules of ferry transportation and ticket prices at www.minoan.gr and www.hellenicseaways.gr.
- The swimming season on the island begins in mid-April, when the water on its southern beaches warms up to + 21 ° C. By the May holidays, swimming will seem quite comfortable in the northern part of Crete. The air temperature in May reaches + 27 ° С during the day.
- The most inexpensive hotels in Crete are concentrated on the south coast. Fans of comfort and all-inclusive options should pay attention to the northern beaches of the island.
What to do in May in the warmest resorts in Greece?
In addition to the standard set of sunbathing and swimming in the sea, Crete is ready to offer its guests a lot of active entertainment. For example, the coastline of the island is literally dotted with diving training centers and you can take both an initial course in diving science and training aimed at improving diving skills. If you successfully pass the exams, you will be given an international certificate. The most reputable schools are located on the northern coast of Crete, and the most interesting diving sites are in the vicinity of the resorts of Hersonissos and Gouves.
A rich excursion program will help you to relax from the sea. The sights of Crete are adequately represented not only in tourist brochures, but also in history books. The most famous archaeological site is the Palace of Knossos, in the labyrinths of which Theseus miraculously escaped from the monstrous Minotaur.
No less remarkable are the monasteries of the island, in the list of which the most famous is Arcadia. Preserved in Crete and the fortress Frangokastello, and the ancient city of Falasarna, and even the cave, where, according to legend, the god Zeus himself was born.
Wildlife enthusiasts will appreciate the opportunity to visit the Botanical Park near the city of Chania, home to dozens of species of tropical butterflies and birds.
Greek salad and other delicacies
Mediterranean cuisine, according to the inhabitants of the warmest resort in Greece, is one of the reasons for their longevity and well-being. Cooking with fresh vegetables, natural dairy products and local olive oil is the main secret of the Cretan hostesses and chefs of Greek restaurants.
The prices for food will seem pretty to you, because you can have dinner for two with wine and a hot meat dish for 30-40 euros. By the way, portions in Greek taverns are still substantial, and therefore some dishes can be safely divided into two.
Numerous street cafes offer tourists a quick and inexpensive snack. The highlight of the program - "gyros" shawarma and "souvlaki" shashliks cost no more than 5 euros per serving.
Children - an aquarium, wife - a fur coat
The beautiful half of humanity, going to the warmest Greek resorts even in May, even in September, does not forget the useful rule "prepare your sleigh in summer." Fur coats are the most popular product among Russian tourists, and therefore sellers in local shops speak Russian pretty well.
Young tourists are not very fond of shopping, but the island of Crete is ready to offer them much more interesting activities. For example, a trip to the CRETA marine aquarium, home to over 2,500 different marine life. The aquarium was built in such a way that its guests constantly experience the feeling of being completely immersed in the underwater world.
Water parks are no less popular with children. There are several of them in Crete, and the largest is built between the cities of Heraklion and Hersonissos. Water City has three dozen attractions, including the largest wave pool in Europe. The facility begins operation in May and the cost of regular tickets for adults and children is 27 and 18 euros, respectively. To services of visitors - a beauty salon, several restaurants and bars, parking for cars. Lifeguards are on duty in the park and there is a first aid station. You can find useful information about the cost of services, opening hours and the possibilities of the park on its official website - www.watercity.gr.
