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!

Petradi Beach Hotel Apartments in Rethymno is the perfect accommodation solution for you, as it has a top-quality facilities rating and a privileged setting. The hotel is by the beach, has swimming pools, and is just a 20 minute walk away from the town of Rethymno.

Enjoy your cup of coffee under the palm trees by the swimming pool, or on your room’s balcony with the magnificent view of the Mediterranean Sea in front of you. Some say that the spot provides an even better view for the sunset than the one of Santorini island! You can also see the spectacular old venetian “Fortezza” castle from most rooms and even sleep with the sound of

the sea as a sweet lullaby.

The hotel also provides amenities like satellite T.V. with 4 International Channels including BBC, air-conditioned rooms, direct dial phone with Internet Ready Plug-in sockets and fully equipped kitchen with a fridge.

Apart from this amazing suggestion for your accommodation, another good suggestion is for your transportation. Take a look in the website of Car Hire Crete car rental agency and find out about the offers for Crete’s visitors.