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We would like to make an article about all activities you could do during the summer in Crete, so that visitors of Crete’s blog will be better informed about the possible summer activities during their vacation. So, in order to achieve that, we will need all the information possible.

This includes, not only comments, tips and suggestions, but also pictures and videos of good spots for outdoor activities and sports in Crete. We have previously uploaded a video of paragliding in Crete, which gave lots of people the idea to try it!

So if you have similar ideas, pictures or videos, please send them so we can make an article as good as possible for the visitors of the blog.

And don’t forget, Elite car hire Crete office can make your life easier

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Next, we have the main dishes for our traditional Cretan meal. The second part of our article about the top Cretan cuisine specialties and the favorite dishes of the locals.

So try one of the following dishes: If you love meat, order some pork chops or lamp chops or roast lamp. All Greeks love them! You could also order the famous mousaka dish, roast goat (really famous and loved in Sfakia) or “pilafi”. All above dishes taste delicious and you will only see how good they are once you try them. There are also the Cretan Kaltsounia, or Kalitsounia, for which there has been another article several weeks ago.

Don’t forget to try some of the famous Cretan drinks, such as Tsikoudia, Raki (pronounced rakee) and the Greek wine, which everbody loves so much.

Last but not least, try some of the delicious Greek desserts, like “baklava”  and “Galaktompoureko”. Enjoy!

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In case you visit Crete or generally Greece, there are some dishes you should definitely taste. So here is a small article about what you should order in a restaurant or a Greek traditional tavern (taverna).

Let’s start off with the appetizers, this first part will be all about them. The first thing to order should be the Horiatiki (Choriatiki) Salada, or Greek Salad, which has tomatoes, cucumber, olives, Feta cheese (the traditional cheese of Greece) and virgin olive oil. Don’t miss the “tzitziki” which is a top specialty for Greeks and basically is a cucumber dip. Be sure to order “kalamarakia” which is chopped squid and a great appetizer. Don’t forget to order french fries and the famous saganaki, which is nothing but pan-fried cheese, with a bit of lemon added to make it taste better. These are the basic appetizers you should taste. But there are lots of delicious dishes you can try. Just look through the menu and order whatever looks nice and tasty.

In the second part, you will be given info about the main dish, and the top Cretan and Greek cuisine specialties.

Golfing in Crete? Sure. Apart all other sports in the Greek island, there has been added a great Golf course, often described as “The new Bob Hunt masterpiece“, which is a 40 min drive away from the airport of Heraklion.

An amazing course with challenging holes which will be interesting both to experienced and amateur golfers. What is also stunning, is the view of the spot. Enjoy the magnificent view of the surrounding mountainous landscape as you play…

Crete’s Golf Club provides excellent services. You can choose hiring high quality clubs and/or  being transferred around the course, with a special vehicle.

Visit the official website of the Golf Club of Crete, by clicking here or visit http://www.crete-golf.com/.

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Crete’s blog is trying to gather every single best thing about Crete. For this we will need your help… Send us your messages and comments so that our task is easier and the outcome better!  Share your experiences and opinions about the Greek island with the rest of the bloggers.

Some of the things we are interested in seeing, are basically featured in the blog’s categories: Top Cretan beaches, cleanest and most beautiful beaches,  most picturesque villages, most amazing mountainous areas and Cretan mountains and of course top destinations in Crete. We would also like to see which you consider being the top Cretan cuisine specialties, because many are interested in this particular section of the blog.

Last but not least, we would like to hear about the shops, tourist agents,  car hire Crete agencies, hotels, taverns (tavernas), restaurants and coffee shops you like most about Crete. It is very important to collect this kind of info so that we can provide an accurate article about  Crete’s best things.

You will find Hotel Marie in Ammoudara, near the city of Heraklion. It is open from April until the last days of of October. The hotel is only 60 meters or so away from the sea and has frequent bus connections to take you to Heraklion, while restaurants and mini-markets are a couple minutes away on foot.

The hostel is consisted of many cosy rooms, fully equipped with all amenities such as safe boxes, telephone, garden, car park, cafe, reception and bar. The room-service is excellent and the hotel carefully cleaned. Hotel Marie is a really good choice for people who want to visit Crete, because of its position on the Greek island, its services and prices, and the hospitality of the staff. Visit the website of the hotel by clicking here.

If you are also interested in a good car hire agency, we suggest Elite car & bikes hire , one of the best agents in Crete. An updated fleet of vehicles, best possible rental solutions provided and guaranteed low prices by the car rental office that operates for several years now.

Hotel Marie and the Car Hire Crete car rental agency are waiting for you to provide you everything you need to have the vacations of your life.

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One of the most magnificent places you could visit in Crete is the small town of Matala, located on the southwest side of Crete and just one and a half hour away from the city of Iraklion (Heraklion). Matala is a place famous for many decades, for what offers its visitors: peaceful vacations but intense nightlife as well. For this, it is considered as one of Crete’s most desired destinations.

Matala is near the beach of Kommos, which is special for the fact that in this particular beach, sea-turtles leave their eggs to hatch, and the beach is considered to be a nesting site for the turtles. One characteristic of Matala that is well-known are the cliffs nearby, of which you can easily find photos in the internet. Another thing that makes Matala famous is the Minoan archaeological site nearby, with the ruins of an ancient civilization… The area also has an excellent sandy beach, perfect for swimming and sunbathing.

Food in the taverns is really good, homemade and with use of Cretan traditional products (Cretan olive oil and feta cheese for instance). You may also taste the fresh fish, which make excellent meals for you to enjoy. Matala is generally a very good choice, and if you plan visiting Crete, be sure to visit this fantastic place as well. You will definitely not be disappointed!

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We are sorry for having left this section without posts for such a long time. We will post new recipes and specialties of the great Cretan and Greek cuisine as soon as possible. Please feel free to send suggestions and/or requests for something particular you may have in mind. Look forward to seeing new posts!

Crete is an island that combines many different characteristics, such as mountainous areas of high altitude, like mountain Psiloritis, with the forests and the endless sandy or rocky beaches. Once you are in Crete, there are so many options and choices for things you could do or places you should visit.

Places someone should visit in Crete other than the mountains, forests and beaches are the museums, the archaeological sites,  classic sites of modern  times, Roman and Byzantine sites and, last but not least, the sites within the towns of Crete. From the Byzantine times, you can see the Byzantine Church, the Fortress and the Byzantine Monastery. From another period of the Cretan history, the period of the Roman Empire, you can visit the Roman Settlement, the Roman City and the Roman Construction, as it has been named by the people of Crete.  Other sites  are neo-classic sites such as the neo-classic building and the Greek Orthodox Monastery (Orthodox is one of the types of the Christian religion and is the official religion of Greece).

You may also visit the Crete’s museums, including the military museum and Crete’s Museum of Civilization. There are so many things you can see in Crete, so make sure you have plenty of time to spend on the beautiful Greek island. Also arrange your transportation on the island to be easy, which can be done by hiring a car from Car Hire Crete, one of Crete’s best car rental agencies. Select a vehicle from a recently updated fleet of cars and bikes and leave no place unvisited!

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Crete is one of the best places to spend your summer vacations.
Especially during the summer, the period for which Greece is famous, Crete is the place to be.

Visit Crete during the next two months, July and August, and you will see why it is considered a top destination. The island provides everything someone would want to do during their vacations: sports, water sports facilities, gorgeous mountainous areas with endless trails, green forests, beaches with the famous Greek crystal clear seawater and, of course, the Cretan food and cuisine specialties. Taste the Cretan food, made with traditional Greek ingredients like virgin olive oil and feta cheese, and you will definitely be delighted.

If, on the other hand, you prefer to relax on your vacations, Crete is also great in the end of the summer season, during September and in the first days of October. Better prices, as the high season has ended and a nice, peaceful island waiting for you.

Enjoy your stay in Crete, no matter the season you choose to visit the beautiful Greek island and you will remember these vacations for the rest of your life.

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