It is, in a cave of the Ida Mountains Zeus was born, the cave is still there, but Zeus is now into the realm of legends. No legend is that Epeminides, an early Greek philosopher and El Greco are from the island. Crete by plane can be reached relatively quickly. Depending on the destination one lands in Heraklion or Chania. To explore the island, one should take for the holidays a car if it is a little more robust, it is certainly not a mistake. The roads off the highway is sometimes a bit strange and some also require a high degree of driver's driving ability.
To visit everything that there is in Crete Attractions, a holiday will not be enough. Ultimately, it is also the beautiful beaches to enjoy its sandy beaches. Once you've been to Crete, is coming back. starting point of this trip is Bali, a small village on the north coast, near the administrative center of Rethymnon. The village lies on the coast line, the main link between East and West Crete. the very end of the village is the most beautiful bay. Framed by rugged cliffs is a narrow path down to the beach. A small hotel with tavern nestled in the rock. Sun loungers and umbrellas await the visitor. The water is crystal clear and ideal for snorkeling. But as mentioned earlier, for a pure beach holiday is a shame to Crete. far from Rethymnon, lies the village Melidoni, here is the Gerontospilios cave. Beautiful stalactites and stalagmites are here to admire.
in Minoan times was worshiped here Thalos the giant, somewhat later, in Roman Time served as Hermes the cave shrine. Today the cave is not only a must for cave enthusiasts, she recalls at the same time probably the greatest tragedy of modern times on Crete. Fleeing from the Turks to hundreds of people hiding in the cave. When the hiding place was wiped out and the people refused to come out, the Turks were under Huossein Pasha barricade the entrance and set fire to it. 340 women and children and 30 men took an agonizing death by suffocation. An altar and a shrine in the bone chamber reminiscent of the dead hero of this bloody event.
The most famous is probably the Cretans mythical king Minos. derived from him, the concept is the "Minoan culture," this is the first high culture of Europe. Even today you will visit the ruins on Crete is worthwhile in any case. First stop would be the palace of Knossos. Whether the palace is now a residence or place of worship but rather was arguing about the scholars. Most users, however, should bring some time, because the area is large and there is really much to discover. The discoverer of the plant, Sir Arthur Evans tried, with considerable financial resources to build parts of the palace again but he did well here with something more personal fantasy. At the edge of the complex is a theater and always find head-high Pithois where cereals, olive oil, wine, etc., were kept. In the restored part of Evans blue, there are frescoes of dolphins jumping and the famous bull, the bull was sacred. According to legend, Minos was the bull by the sea god Poseidon and the king decided to choose for themselves.
very close to Knossos to be the most famous labyrinth in the world, the labyrinth of the Minotaur. But whether this was ever? Perhaps, ultimately, it is called, is in a forecast is always a grain of truth. Beautiful is told this story of Brigitte Riebe in their book "Palace of the Blue Dolphins". The slightly smaller palace of Phaistos is located near the south coast. Here too, the visitor finds a theater, is to visit a beautiful staircase. The palace was no less important than its big brother in Knossos. Near the palace is an ancient port settlement - Komo.
A for today's times is not insignificant village Matala. On the beach in a steep cliff are caves. In ancient times they were used as grave caves. In the 60 years of the twentieth century, the flower children came from all over the world to Matala, preferably young Americans who did not want to move to the Vietnam War, and lived in these Caves. Today the caves are fenced, but open to visitors during the day. Since it directly on the fine sandy beach are, one bathroom offers in the Libyan Sea on nevertheless.
Probably the best beach of Crete is Preveli Beach. Although he was long considered secret, he is now the attraction of beaches. Behind the sandy beach is a canyon through which a river flows to the sea. The beach has such a small lagoon formed. The canyon is lined by palm trees and bushes and walked on. If not many tourists at the beach would, one might believe Robinson to be and every moment is Friday from the gorge. This beach is stunning. About a path that is carved out of rock passes, visitors to the neighboring beach. Here are 2 tavernas provide for the physical welfare. is reached, however, not to Preveli for everyone. The parking lot is located on the plateau and it begins a long steep descent of stairs carved in rock. The problem will certainly not represent the descent, but rather the rise. remedy here is the way to the tavern, before this is a huge parking lot, so the taverns seem to be easily accessible by car. Far from it. A 6-km road leads down the street really does not deserve the name. With a car you should not take this path. The road has no Boundary constraints, now and then is also a piece broken off the road. Two cars fit in no way past each other. On one side is a steep rock, on the other it goes down steeply. For the 6 km of the brave need very well be 30 - 40 minutes. A range for all who are not afraid of adventure.
invites you to stroll the harbor town of Chania. Narrow street, a colorful little shops. The port is half-round and with a little imagination you can see there bob old merchant ships in the water. The port and its buildings are characterized by their Venetian style. Right next to the port is the Janissaries Mosque. In the old port area invite small taverns to stay. The Cretan cuisine is incredibly delicious. Fresh fish, seafood, lamb, rabbit, sheep cheese, olives, tomatoes and wine. Unfortunately, the kitchens in the tourist areas are highly adapted to the tastes of visitors. But if you really want to eat traditional, should go into the interior. There you can find on the streets often lonely taverns. Usually the visitor is brought home living room, where it entertained. But it's worth it. Here, namely, the lady of the house itself is still cooking and fresh. The food is only prepared when a guest is really there, even if it takes a little longer, but the hospitality is incredible.
In Crete, it is not necessary to be sure to take dinner in the hotel, as most hotel kitchens visitors have adapted. The traditional Cretan cuisine is healthy and varied. Anyone who wants to work off the extra pounds like, is good advice when it also experiences one of the hiking in the gorges of Crete. But be careful if you opt for such a trip, it must also hold. If you can not bring the necessary condition is of such a tour not recommended for most gorges there exists no possibility climb. Here you should first shop around. Maybe a little tip, when working with the car is traveling. Also on highways caution, because it's not uncommon that behind the next corner a goat on the road. All in all, Crete is a versatile destination. Here is something for everyone here.
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