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C R E T E - D E S C R I P T I O N
CRETE – THE CRADLE OF C I V I L I ZAT I ON
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EXCURSIONS CRETE
1.
Greek Venice
2.
The Lost City of Atlantis
3.
Cretan Night
4.
Under the Pirate Flag
5.
Minotaur – a Legend or Reality
6.
The Underground Kingdom of Zeus
7.
Mysterious Island
8.
Secrets of the Old Platan Tree
9.
The Gorge of Samaria
10.
Water Park
TRANSPORT
The easiest way to get to the island is to take an airplane. Crete has two
international airports “N. Kazantzakis” in Heraklion and
“I. Daskalogiannis” in Hania. Besides, there is also an airport of Sitia that
holds only domestic flights. It is also possible to get to the island by
regular ferry service from the mainland port Piraeus. Ferries also provide
the necessary communication between Crete and other islands.
Entertainment
Being a big resort Crete can offer to its guests a vast variety of enter-
tainments meeting different tastes and needs. Those who prefer to min-
gle lying in the sun with something more energetic can enjoy riding or
walking in the mountains of the island, or perhaps you would like to take
part in safari tour. One may also, if interested, take part in short sea
trips or visit any of close islets. The island has many diving and wind-
surfing centers on Crete. Besides, there are several water parks: “Aqua
Plus” which sits not far from Kasteli of the Northern Crete, “WaterCity”
located between Hersonissos and Iraklion, and “Limnoupolis” water park
which is 6 km off Chania in the neighbourhood of Varipetro.
CUISINE
Lately Cretan cuisine or as it is often called “Cretan diet” has become
a popular topic of discussions and researches. The truth is that the
island’s inhabitants use almost everything that gives them their rich
nature. But olive oil, which is considered to be one the best of the kind
in Greece, still dominates the local cooking tradition. Use a chance and
try known all over Greece Cretan cheeses. The locals are also famous
for their skills to cook different meat. And cooked snails are the most
beloved dish on the island. You may ask to bring you a bottle of Cretan
wine or perhaps you are experienced enough to try favoured by the lo-
cals the distilled spirit of “tsikoudia” («τσικουδιά») which is often called
“raki”. It is made from the pieces of grapes that were pressed during the
wine making process, such as the stems and the seeds.
SOUVENIRS AND SHOPPING
Many guests prefer to take with themselves olive oil of excellent quality,
local honey or cheese. The island’s inhabitants are also famous for their
craftsmanship. You may buy here top notch ceramics, wooden items or
jewelry, etc.
