Beaches of Crete - places worth visiting

Interesting from a historical and cultural point of view, amazing from the point of view of recreation and tourism is the Greek island of Crete, a magical and unique, the true cradle of modern European civilization. Crete is not only one of the largest islands in Greece, but also the most picturesque of them. Here there are fantastic mountain landscapes, dense forests in the gorges, the oldest cultural and historical monuments and, of course, the magnificent beaches of Crete covered with snow-white sand. It is thanks to this that hundreds and thousands of tourists come here every year, dreaming of the best rest that can only be imagined.

Natural beauty, tranquility and a truly mythological atmosphere await every guest of Crete. It is not for nothing that they say about this island that it was generously endowed by the Greek gods - everything here is extraordinary - the beauty of nature itself, hotels built by the hands of man, rich excursion programs held as for a variety of attractions. There are clubs and discotheques here, and the whole complex of entertainment infrastructure that a modern tourist might need. However, many people come here solely for one purpose - to visit the clean beaches of Crete, to enjoy the gentle sun and the generous waters of the Aegean Sea.

The best holiday is waiting for tourists from all over the globe in such a paradise corner in Crete, like the palm beach of Vai. Here, on the eastern side of the island, magnificent excursions are organized - along the coast, from Agios Nikolaos to the ancient city of Górnya, from which you can easily reach the picturesque Mirabello Bay. Throughout the journey, tourists have the opportunity to visit the most interesting places in Crete, for example, Sitia, where the best Greek grapes are grown and the best wine is produced, and the Toplou Monastery, erected in the 15th century, which operates a store offering visitors to purchase unusual souvenirs, among which Even Byzantine icons. Beach Vai is the ultimate goal of the trip - here tourists are waited by the natural palm reserve, located in the most northern point of the world. On the beach there is an opportunity not only to swim in the azure waves of the purest Aegean Sea, but also to have a good rest in traditional taverns serving a variety of Greek national dishes (mostly from the freshest seafood) and many European cuisines.

Another attraction of Crete, experienced travelers call the bay and beach Balos - a beautiful corner, consisting of an unusually picturesque surface and excellent divers for underwater parts. The huge advantage of this beach is that, for all its popularity and recognition as one of the most beautiful places on the planet, it is quite a few people. In the bay of Vai, you can get either from the Aegean Sea by water transport, or by your own turn from a parking lot high on the mountain. There are many obstacles to this, thanks to which Balos is more secluded than the rest of the beaches of Crete, and the main reason for this is a complex road from parking, long for a pedestrian walk and tedious for the one who sits behind the wheel. However, those who will cope with these difficulties will be rewarded for their dignity - lovers of nature will appreciate the stunning, opening from the height of the "bird's flight" view, will be able to observe the life of a huge population of red sea stars or travel along beautiful shallows formed by volcanic activity. Beautiful clean sand - for those who prefer a quiet holiday on a hot beach. A great opportunity to do snorkeling is for those who like active recreation, because, like many other beaches in Crete, the beach of Balos provides the best conditions for this kind of entertainment (swimming above the seabed) - slender rows of corals, a world of non-frightened sea inhabitants and the serenity of one of the most Isolated corners of Crete.