subject: The Irresistible Lure Of Crete [print this page] Rich in history, culture and natural beauty, Crete offers a wide variety of time in the life and adventures. This island is mountainous, interspersed with valleys, rivers, breathtaking, and palm forests, turquoise coves, and picturesque valleys, is a wonderful background for trekking, cycling, diving excursions. In addition, cities are deliciously vibrant and historically important archaeological sites allows visitors to revel in the rich history of Crete and the present.
Beginning of a trip to Knossos, the ancient capital of the Minoan civilization. And is located on the outskirts of the capital of the island in the modern era, Heraklion, where civilization flourished Knossos first great Europe. With the palace was rebuilt in the colorful, and visitors will have the opportunity to discover the greatness of how other Minoan archaeological site no progress.
Then, in the town of Rethymno, architecture and diversified its charming harbor, is always worth a visit. Spend an afternoon wandering through the narrow cobblestone streets, admire the city is remarkably well preserved old and has one of the buildings in Venice, Byzantine and Ottoman-style though. Explore the city of Venice castle Fortezza, with its maze of effects and great views of the city and the sea soon fall outside Rethymno, Amari Valley, with pictorial fields, orchards, charming villages and picturesque, and displays the part of Crete that most travelers never see. Spent on roads in the afternoon wandering beyond the country's Byzantine churches, lingering on the refreshing mountain streams, sampling local delicacies such as olives, cherries Glyko.
Is to continue along the west side of the island to the city of Chania, on Crete's most beautiful city center with its wonderful old. After wandering through the Venice Quarter attractive and banquets in one of the restaurants excellent Chania, be sure to try one of the many activities offered here. Located on the sea, Chania offers a myriad of diving opportunities, including through the adventures of coastal caves and diving trips for pleasure, ideal for beginners and children. For horse lovers, there are many features rides and hikes for all ages along secluded beaches and coastal cliffs past. Beyond that, there's always the option of cycling across the region. Slowly taking paths valleys filled with figs and grapes, and citrus, and is suitable for families with children of all ages. The most difficult rides in front of the Byzantine ruins, beneath the snowy mountains, and sub-tropical forest.
Chania is also a gateway to the Lefk? ? Rey, the White Mountains Park, which is famous for its many valleys, and most famously, the valley of Samaria, is the second longest in Europe. Walk along the path of 16 km in the valley, crossing the different crystal springs, steep steps, rich pine forests, streams and beautiful. The park also contains a wide variety of wildlife, including the kri-kri, a goat endangered endemic in the region.
If you avoid, rather than a group of hikers along the valley flights Samaria Lefk? ? RI offers many other great adventures. If you do not want to miss the experience of the gorge of Samaria, and to explore the lesser known sister, the valley of Imbros. For adrenaline seekers, bungee jumping game of bridge near the Gorge Aradena Vardinogiannis is another option bloodcurdling.
Convenient for trips to Heraklion in Crete, one of the best family vacation destinations of Greek adventure. With a wealth of archaeological treasures and opportunities for adventure for all ages, Crete has a little something for everyone. And if they were sitting under the cherry tree in a hidden valley or diving through underwater caves, and your experience Cretan is not to be missed, the adventure of the same family for the elderly and youth.
