Posts Tagged ‘mediterranean’
Thursday, May 29th, 2008
Ierapetra is one of the four prefectures of Crete and is situated on one of the southest spots of the island. The town of Ierapetra is perfect as it has everything someone will need. There are archaeological sites, numerous beaches nearby and great sports fascilities.
If you just want to stay and see the town, you have some really nice options. The port offers a magnificent view of the Libyan Sea and the view of the sunset from that particular spot is amazing too, as the sea is colored by the setting sun. There also are some fine cafes in the town that can serve you a cup of coff, providing the view of the Medieval Wall or the Medieval Port and the ruins of Ierapetra. These two sites are perfect to walk through and see the medieva-times architects. If you are a fan of sports and action on the other hand, you can visit the sport facilities the municipality, which include a great football (or soccer) stadium, and other sports’ facilities.
What is also great about Ierapetra is the many choices you have once you want to visit the provinces of the town. Either mountainous or seaside spots, the areas around the town are ideal for your daily excursions. “Potami” is near the town and is a nice seaside village. If you are more interested in mountainous areas, we recommend Kamara village, which has a small lake nearby.
Whatever you want to do in your vacations, Ierapetra is a spot that provides everything and can satisfy all visitors. Make your life easier with a vehicle from Car Hire Crete car rental agency, the best of Crete. Great fleet of modern car, all types of vehicles and luxurious cars included… Have fun!
Ierapetra distance from:
- Heraklion: 100 km
- Vai: 132 km
- Rethimnon: 175 km
- Chania: 238 km
Tags: cretan, Crete, Greece, Ierapetra, island, mediterranean, ruins, summer, vacations
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Wednesday, May 7th, 2008
Crete’s blog is a blog with one goal: to show its visitors the beauty of Crete and inform them for as much as possible. The authors of the website try to share information, post suggestions and tips for the people who are looking for vacations in Crete to learn about the magnificent island of Greece. We post articles sometimes after a search on the web gathering info, but most are from our personal experience, as most of us have visited the island more than once.
So now, in order to make the best blog for Crete even better, we invite you to comment our articles and share your thoughts, opinions and personal experiences (if you have visited Crete) with the rest of the site’s visitors. Also try giving helpful information, like places you visited and liked, or good hotels and villas. It is also very helpful giving tips of the agent you rented a vehicle from-a good car hire Crete agency is hard to find. Tourists seem to have a hard time finding a good car rental agent. Crete’s blog tries suggesting, except from beaches, museums and other sites, hotels, villas and car hire Crete agencies. People who solve their accommodation and transportation problems always enjoy their vacations in the best way.
Tags: Accommodation, blog, car, Crete, Greece, hire, hotel, island, mediterranean, rent, rental, Spili, summer, traditional, vacations, villa
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Tuesday, April 29th, 2008
It is great to travel a lot, see new places of the world and have many experiences. So Hawaii is a great tropical resort and the Maldives are beautiful too, but there is more to someone’s vacations than a nice place.
My point is, if you are a person with many interests and want to get the most of your free time during your vacation, the destination you are looking for is the Mediterranean. The unique culture of the Mediterranean countries and the friendly behavior of the people are some of the reasons why somebody should visit southern European countries. Spain, Italy and Greece are some of the planet’s top destinations, because of their unique beauty and culture.
Statues, museums, marble buildings and archaeological places are all over these countries. Greece is well-know for the factors mentioned above, and Crete is just the perfect example. A beautiful island, full of beaches and places to visit. To see all of it you will need some assistance of course. A car hire Crete agency with experience and a staff ready to back you up and find solutions to satisfy your transportation needs is all you will need. Select a vehicle from an always-updated fleet of cars and motorbikes and have the vacations of your life! Hurry up though, summer has almost arrived!
Tags: Crete, culture, Greece, italy, mediterranean, resort, spain
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Monday, April 14th, 2008
One place you definitely have to visit is Spili village. Spili is located in the center of Crete, in a green area full of trees, a symbol of the nature of Greece and the beauty of the island.
Spili is famous for its products. There are plenty of shops in the center of the village, selling traditional Cretan products like Greek hone, the famous Mediterranean virgin olive oil and several kind of cheese, like Mitzithra, malaka cheese and, of course, Feta cheese. If you visit the village, don’t forget to visit the shops as well; you will be glad if you take some traditional products back home.
Spili is beautiful not only for its vegetation but also for the mountainous areas surrounding it. These areas are ideal for a walk and provide ideal panoramic view of the village, which is one of the best destinations on the Greek island. Visit the blessed village and you will remember it for the rest of you life.
Tags: Crete, Greece, island, mediterranean, Spili, summer, traditional, vacations
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Saturday, April 5th, 2008
Not only Cretans are kind and helpful. We would like to be of assistance as well. This article provides information and useful links about the beautiful island of Crete.
Crete is the biggest island of Greece, and the most inhabited as well. It has four prefectures: Heraklion, Lasithi, Rethymno and Chania, each one of them having a unique beauty. EOT is the Hellenic Organization of Tourism and has provided the following map of Crete, which is very detailed and useful, including distances in kilometers and signs of archaeological sites, airports, camping areas and so on.
It is also important to have already solved the problem of transportation on the island before you even visit it. So we suggest you visit the website of Car Hire Crete Elite car rental agency and make your booking from a fleet that will satisfy all needs.
Economic and luxury vehicles, small cars for the city or off-road car, all are included in this agency’s fleet. Its staff will take care of everything so all you have to do is enjoy your vacations.
Tags: Corfu, Crete, Greece, map, mediterranean, Mykonos, Paros, vacations
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Sunday, March 30th, 2008
Try Crete. Summer is coming, and the most beautiful island of Greece will once again be the center of attention in the Mediterranean. People from all over Greece, Europe and other regions such as USA are looking for a chance to spend their free holidays time on such a destination. It is the many variations of the island that make it so great. You can do everything on Crete, from tasting traditional Cretan cuisine to swimming in the crystal clear Hellenic seawater, visiting the museums and archaeological sites and seeing the locals, who are friendly and peaceful people. The island is big and has numerous beaches waiting you to explore them. Get yourself a vehicle from Hire Car Crete and you will own the island!
Tags: Crete, Greece, Hellas, island, mediterranean, summer, vacations
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Tuesday, March 18th, 2008
Greece is known, amongst others, for its great number of islands. Many of them worth visiting and are considered as top destinations, such as Mykonos, Rhodes, Corfu and Paros (both in the Ionian Sea and the Aegean Sea). First of all, Crete is the biggest island of Greece. This means that it has the most beaches of any other island. There are so many things to do while in Crete, as it combines sea and beaches with mountains and trails you will surely find amazing.
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.
Tags: Crete, Greece, Hellas, holidays, island, mediterranean, vacations
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Friday, February 29th, 2008
Cretans are considered to be so healthy because of the Cretan food. The Mediterranean cuisine and especially Cretan cuisine is one that nutritionists suggest as one of the best worldwide. Products of Crete are of top quality and are as pure and natural as they can be. For instance, there is the famous olive oil produced there, which is used in a variety of recipes, like salads, pies an so on. Other products of Crete are the top quality honey and some kind of cheese like mitzithra and malaka cheese. Last but not least, Cretans produce a special kind of dry crispy bread with which the “dakos” are made. Cretans also produce the famous Feta cheese which you will sure find to be delicious! Just remember to taste as many Cretan specialities as you can when you visit the island.
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