Crete is not only the largest island of Greece, it is almost like a separate country in a country with its individual history, age-old traditions, mined culture and unique folk creativity. Greece is rightfully considered a cradle of European civilization and culture, but Crete himself is already a cradle of Greek.
Village Loutro
In the west of the island there is a captivatory village of Loutro, which surrounds the villages of Sfakiaa and Aia Romels. Since there are no roads here, you can only get on foot or on a boat. Swim on the boat, you can more cover the picturesque species of Lutra. Local entertainment is not allocated by courage: lunch in local taverns, sailing on catamarans. Rest cozy and calm.
Elunda village
The former once fishing village of Elund is located 7-10 kilometers from Ayos Nikolaos on the shore of Mirabeth. Now this is a terrific resort with the Lux status, which has become famous for its great hotels. The beaches are exceptionally clean, which confirms their annual obtaining blue flags of the European Union. Not far from Elund is Spinalong Island. Five centuries ago, it was equipped with venetians fortifications, in order to defend this side of Crete. For centuries, the fortress of Spinalong was indestructible and uncompressed. You can get to the island on a boat with Elund or from Ayos Nikolaos.
Village Anogiya
Pretty large sizes of the village of Anogy, and it is located 800 meters above sea level. The anogy was submitted during the Second World War, and local men were shot for the abduction of the German general. Also, one of the most famous musicians of Crete was born, a local legend - Nikos Xiluris. Every year festivals are held here, which is devoted to art and music. Enjoy the popularity of tourists anogy thanks to Zonian's cave. Its age dates back to 7 million years, the length of 145 meters, the walls are filled with stalactites of different colors.
Archaeological Museum of Heraklion.
Being in the outback of the city of Heraklion, the Archaeological Museum is one of the most authoritative Greek museums and the most valuable worldwide in terms of the Minoan culture. This is the real pride of Greece. The main feature of the museum is that things are brought immediately from excavation sites. The main attractions can be attributed to the Feta disk, the fresco "Prince with Lilies". In 2006, the museum was closed on the restoration, but the main exhibits you can still look at the time exposure.
Knossos palace
The most popular and most visited tourist attractions are considered to be undoubtedly the Knos Palace. Also in the twentieth century, he was found and partly restored by an archaeologist from Britain Sir Artur Evans. The Knos is the largest of those who exist ever palaces in Crete. It is he who is considered a concentration of the Minoan civilization, which was at that time the most developed in the world. The palace contains about 1,300 rooms in which there would be more than 12,000 people. The palace was a kind of headquarters of Tsar Minos. This place is connected with the popular Greek legend about the Minotaur and his maze.
Crete is a unique island that at least something can impress any tourist. He is rich in museums, old cities, picturesque villages, sandy beaches, natural gorges and impeccable hotels. Any place, wherever you stop, it will be possible to spend your time.
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