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.

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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.

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!

Just about 9km away from Chania, you will find the amazing Limnoupolis, the biggest water park in the country and one of the best of Europe. Modern facilities that offer all you ever imagined doing on water. There are easy and relaxing routes while others may be fast and excite you, making your adrenaline rise more and more. Water slides for young and adults that promise a day different, which you will always remember.

Crete may have beaches worth seeing and crystal-clear seawater, but the experience of these water slides and all those beautiful swimming pools is not something you should miss. Fun guaranteed!

For information about Limnoupolis visit the website by clicking here.

Another custom is the the decoration of the house with red-painted eggs; eggs symbolize the new life, also symbolized by the resurrection of Jesus Christ. The red paint symbolizes the holy blood of Jesus, who was sacrificed to save the people. Red easter eggs along with a cake-like sweet called “tsoureki”, are what most housewives in Greece and Crete prepare for the day of Easter.

Cretans are generally peaceful and calm, but everybody knows how much they like to celebrate. On the day of Easter, in the villages of Crete mostly, people take out their shotguns and fire multiple rounds in the air, showing the end of the mourn and the victory of Life upon death according to the Christian beliefs.

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Greeks are Christians and Easter for them is as important as Christmas. There is a 40-days fast before the day of Easter, which ends with the skewering of the lamp, a day that everybody awaits because it symbolizes the Resurrection of Jesus Christ, the victory of Life upon death according to the Christian religion.

Cretans are very religious people, and Crete is just magic during the period of Easter, or “Pascha”, in their language. There are many customs for this particular period, which are just a glimpse of the Greek and Cretan culture. The last week before Easter day is mournful because it symbolizes the crucifixion of Christ.

The last Friday before Easter Day, every Church in Greece takes a symbolic corpse, symbolizing the body of Christ, carried by four men and taken on the streets, and then back at the Church. This Friday, because of what it stands for, is considered as the most sacred day during the Holy Week. To be continued…

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The west side of the island, the area of Hania (Chania) is preferred when looking for an intense night life, parties on the beach and a groovy mood all over the place. It the part of the island that has the most life of all, and is something that makes Greece famous.

The east side, on the other hand, is much more quiet and peaceful and is for those who want a break from the madness of the every day life. Here you will definitely find the peace you need…

Central Crete provides both peace and the intense night life though. There you can also find the famous archaeological sites of Crete, such as Knossos and Festos.

Crete is a large island, as mentioned above, and you can see whatever you desire there. It is the ideal destination for all kinds of tourists and travellers. To make your vacations better, contact the Elite rent-a-car agency and its staff will provide you with anything to make your stay something to remember. For more information, visit Car Hire Crete and feel free to ask anything.

Another thing that is great about Crete is the way its citizens behave. Cretans are simple and peaceful, yet friendly and warm people with a great sense of hospitality. They always invite guests to have some rounds of their favorite drinks such as “tsikoudia” and “raki”. Do not deny to have a couple of drinks with them, it is considered an insult!

Crete is one of the most beautiful places of the Mediterranean. You should definitely spend some time there to see how the life is on this island and taste the local cuisine specialties. Witness a simple, yet exciting way of life and you will be looking forward to visiting Crete on your next chance!! Just a few days will convince you that is it more than worth the visit.