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Crete, Greece – The Jewel of the Mediterranean
The Greeks will tell you that when the gods created the world, to be distributed in all the land all the races at the end there was a pile of stones on the left, and these are discharged into the Mediterranean Sea, and this became Greece. If the story is true or not, are the Greek rock, which probably explains why the Greeks are so good for moving around the stones, but many rocks particular, the island of Crete is a gem among the rocks.
From the fertile coastal plain of arid mountains steep, smooth stone houses modern concrete rigid, heavy traffic Capital Hill peoples dreams, Crete, the largest of the Greek islands is an island of contrasts.
More 500,000 people and several million olive trees, the island remains ever popular with visitors from northern Europe, other parts of Greece, and indeed, visitors from around the world.
Many visitors do not venture beyond the beach, pool or the nearest tavern, and yet (fortunately?) aware of the magnitude of the island is! Contrary to the Greek islands you can not manage (or in some cases, walk) around the island in one day, but having said that, four or five days is sufficient to allow time to sample some of the pleasures "of the islands and places of interest, and 3 weeks will allow time for a full blown tour. Driving around the island is an experience in itself, road signs appear in both Greek letters and Latin spelling still has a certain eccentricity card reading gives a new perspective. And sometimes, turns on the winding mountain roads can be a challenge for any rally driver. Add to that the occasional appearance of a goat nothing, and the strange big truck that can occur at any time and you will soon discover your driving skills have improved a lot and very slow speed as the pace of life we live here!
To many Crete: the legend of Theseus and the Minotaur, and many cruise visitors only stop of the day, giving passengers time to see Knossos and the Minoan palace and museum of the capital Heraklion. For ordinary people of agriculture several thousand years, the "city of Knossos, in fact, have seemed like a maze! But outside the city are still more interest, and simplicity, which leads to a better understanding knowledge and more to the story behind the ruins.
The interior of the island has many surprises, with spectacular scenery, Samaria Gorge, the longest in Europe, and traditional mountain villages, churches and monasteries, where things have not changed for many years, and where they are more likely to see someone walk in traditional Cretan donkey costume you're a tourist on a scooter. Even in the resort development has taken place around agriculture, olive and potato field behind his property is always an active in the life of Crete. Wake up to the sound of bells and roosters can stay goat a fact of life, even when they are surrounded by concrete and glass.
Throughout the island the remnants of occupation by invaders from the Romans, from the Turks, can still be seen, aqueducts and architecture still plainly visible. But throughout these invasions the Cretan people have remained relatively safe and keep their legitimate pride in their island and their culture. With English widely spoken throughout the island to ask a Cretan a question is asked to sit with you and possibly measured differently here are likely to sit for a while! Long conversation naturally need food and drink, and eating or drinking coffee here is as much art as a necessity, with long leisurely meal often prepared in house of the owner of the coffee grown produce with his own people "wine. the great restaurants and petrol stations" international "menus, but I came here to try Crete right?
Of course, we have beautiful beaches, choose the right place and you can have a stream near to all himself in August, and our crystal clear sea, turquoise is perfect for swimming, diving and other water sports. (Often, I have a vague impression, even after all this time, someone put a dye in water for blue!). Add to this riding, climbing, paragliding, golf and a gold medal around the "desert" the hole 18 and the stay can be active or inactive as you want.
Many potential visitors asking questions about night life for gays in Crete. The Greeks, of course, does not admit that there can be gay all the Greeks, mostly Although things are changing slowly (like the rest of Greece). Not that I ignored as a way of life that just seem to ignore! At stations occupied little attention may be taken from a gay couple remarkable, but it is advisable to be like the Greeks and be discreet, but it applies in most places in the villages quieter than it can raise an eyebrow or two! We have a bar that is openly marketing itself 'gay' and we have a nude beach It is often held interest, and yes, there are Greek gay, believe me, I live here!
However, it Some bars and clubs that serve the population "mixed" during the summer months and if your idea of a holiday club all evenings from 22 pm until 5 o'clock, the duration of their stay in recovery, then you, but I still suggest you try the opportunity to visit Crete one day!
During the summer months in the transportation links with northern Europe are excellent, with many weekly flights arriving directly from the island. Ferries to the main islands and some are frequent and are an excellent choice Crete Island to visit or trip by side on a general European itinerary. Many of my clients come to Crete via Santorini (which can be expensive!) And Mykonos (I say this is no longer the almost exclusively gay hotel it was. Personally, I have not been there since the late 70!), And the ferry back to Athens. In winter, the ferries plying, because they are the source of the chain of islands. Flights can be a little more complicated than in most cases will need to go through Athens. An off-season trip to Crete reveals the community really is, because they will be few tourists around and many attractions are closed. On the other side you can see the island wearing a green dress and the earth covered with olive wildflowers, especially in March and November, instead of bare hills and red summer visitors will see. The result of the temperature mid 40 degrees Celsius and almost no rain from May to September!
Trying to describe Crete, Zeus's birthplace, the seat of the Minoan civilization, and the house of olive cultivation in 1500 words is like trying to put a boat in a bottle, but much more difficult, but I hope that this brief article gave you some ideas and hope to see in Crete, the jewel of the Mediterranean islands!
Some notes on me, the author. I was born in England and has traveled extensively in Europe, including Europe and Russia, when the "iron curtain" still exists. In 1981 I went to Australia, where lives and works in Perth and Kalgoorlie before being deported because they have no taste! Back in Brighton, England worked in the electrical industry until I started my catering business. In 2002, after many happy moments in Crete on vacation, I decided it was time to move here. Packed with furniture and after a long trip through Europe and three trips ferry ride later, I arrived in Crete in February 2004, and bought a few weeks Villa Ralf "later as the opening of a guesthouse gay-oriented in September 2004. Since then I have had visitors from Australia, USA, New Caledonia (!), France, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, Africa South Norway, Germany, Switzerland, and of course the United Kingdom. You can find my website http://www.villaralfa.com/ and if you need suggestions for travel in Crete, then you are welcome to contact me by email through the site.
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