How to rest in May

GREECE - Amazing combination of history, mythology and the Mediterranean NATURE May - it's such an amazing time, when it is warm enough and you can go on vacation, but that's to go until no one is - wait for the summer calendar. And in vain - the tourist season in most of the resorts are already open, and the sweltering heat of summer yet, the sea already exists, as necessary, and airports, and beaches free of crowds until the holiday. It's time to fly wherever've always wanted. For example, in Greece, famous for its nature is not less than the historical sites and architectural masterpieces, which, incidentally, is much more interesting to consider a tete-a-tete, and not accompanied by crowds of curious tourists, as it usually happens in the middle of the season. Crete The southernmost of the Greek islands, Crete is located at the crossroads of climatic zones Mediterranean and North Africa, and has a wonderful climate and impressive size. The landscape is very diverse - there are mountain ranges, plains, olive groves, which knocked more than one thousand years, stunning beaches, which fall in love at first sight. Mountain peaks of Crete is an amazing island where the past meets the present, and many of the legends seem real. Needless to travel to Crete with a sightseeing tour - this island is worth it to devote a week or so of his life. Least because many years ago in Crete, the ancient Minoan culture flourished, now considered the cradle of European civilization. Temples and palaces built in this period, became a place of many myths and legends, and to this day its mysteriousness, and beckoning with a special aura. For many millennia there had pohozyaynichat Romans, Venetians, Turks, and each culture is reflected in the present of this island. Monastery fuels - the legacy of Byzantine culture on Crete as a rule, all arriving in Crete first thing come to the capital Heraklion, where and go explore the island. Can not say that Heraklion - the most interesting place on the island, there is little place in the capital of Crete more than one day, but still something remarkable in it. In the harbor stands a Venetian fortress built yet, at one time served to protect against intrusion of Crete, and around the city you can see many beautiful buildings constructed in the same time the Venetians. But its principal place of general interest and, incidentally, one of the most visited sites in Greece - is the palace of Knossos. The majestic ruins, beautiful frescos and ancient aura of very few people can remain indifferent. Palace of Knossos near Heraklion One of the most popular and beloved tourist cities of Crete - Chania. At first glance, this is quite a modern city, but the most interesting part is hidden inside - a labyrinth of old Venetian buildings, secret gardens and squares, where only random parts reminiscent of the current century. Of course, not all of Chania is, there are numerous hotels and trendy restaurants and cafes, which, as in most port cities, occupy the most advantageous location on the waterfront, and nightlife, bustling all night long. If you want a relaxing holiday is to find a hotel on the outskirts of the city, close to the beach. Haniyeh If the northern coast of Crete - the center of mass tourism, with extensive resort areas and giant hotels, the rugged coastline to the south is fraught with many secluded beaches and secret grottoes. After all, Crete - it's not only old buildings and revived the legend. Primarily this is a great holiday. Beach Falassarna - maybe that is where the bank came from the sea foam Aphrodite? The most beautiful and still unspoilt beaches of Crete and technical progress are in the eastern part of the island. Thus, one of the best beaches in Crete, Vai, located near the town of Sitia. The location is very popular - here comes the set of coaches from all over Crete. And next to Vai is the largest in South-Eastern Europe palm grove. According to legend, many centuries ago, Arab pirates, sailed to Crete, landed on this coast and decided to eat. They ate dates, but just throwing stones on the sand, which subsequently increased more than 5000 palm trees. Date palms on the beach at Vai southern coast of Crete at least popular with beach lovers than the east. By all accounts, the best place south coast - Chora Sfakion. A small village with a permanent population of about 250 people each year takes thousands of tourists. Popularity is explained simply - amazingly beautiful scenery and wonderful beaches around Chora Sfakion preserved largely due to the fact that for a long time this place was almost inaccessible. Here and today there are many beautiful beaches and tranquil bays, which can be reached only by water. The most glaring example - the mysterious island of Gavdos, which is called the ideal destination for those seeking solitude. Of course, all alone there is no guarantee, too many people wishing to enter the island. But according to legend this is the most mythical place where the nymph Calypso kept Odysseus captive. Once here, you begin to believe in the legend! Secluded beaches of the island of Gavdos Crete is beautiful and carries a lot of amazing places. One of them - a mysterious beach near the town of Sitia. In some mysterious way from its shores is going to fly with a plastic expanse of Aegean Sea. At dawn, when the sun is reflected from the thousands of colorful pieces, the beach fills the bright lights, both on the casket of jewels. Every evening the beach put in order and remove all debris accumulated near the shore, but in the morning in the water again, full of plastic. Clean sea, of course, good and local authorities are doing everything possible for this, but be a little sorry if this beach has lost its uniqueness and become like everyone else. Santorini Santorini or Thira, as it is more commonly called - is one of the most attractive islands in the world, wonderful and bright place. The island is shaped like a huge pair of jaws, covering the clear blue waters of the Gulf and is located in the heart of a huge ancient volcano, which according to legend, during a powerful eruption more than three and a half millennia ago, destroyed the lost continent of Atlantis. Incidentally, this volcano is not extinct, but only sleeping. The proof of this is the hot mud springs at the island of Palia fireplace. The ruins of the ancient city of Akrotiri, destroyed by a powerful eruption of the main town of Fira, Santorini is located on the highest point of the island and get to it easy. Tourists arriving at the bottom of the harbor, but in order to get into town, it is necessary to climb on foot or, if lucky, on a donkey on the windswept rocky trail to the village. But this opens the doors quite civilized hotels, restaurants, bars, shops - everything that can entertain tourists between visits to ancient archaeological sites in the western part of the island and beach holidays. Fira - the main town of Santorini, the two most famous beach of Santorini - Perissa and Kamari - amaze your awesome black sands. Black sands before the red-hot in the sun, that to step on them with bare feet is not possible. If you look at the beach, you can see heat waves rising from the sand, as from a hot stove, and put the water's edge rows of beach slippers, waiting to exit from the sea of ??their owners. Black sand beach of Kamari And Santorini is famous for its wines. The rich volcanic soil of the island are ideal for growing grapes. And despite the lack of moisture, excellent grapes grow here, what convinces great wine, the presence of several large wineries, and located near the beach of Kamari Museum of Wine. Corfu famous emerald island of Corfu, known to many on the books by J. Darrell, and in fact is very picturesque and is endowed with the nature of many virtues. A population density of 193 persons per sq. km. km, Corfu is the most populous island in the Mediterranean region, which is not surprising - it is difficult to imagine anyone who would refuse to live in this paradise. Corfu Corfu associated with many legendary names and mythical characters such as Hercules, Homer, Ulysses, Jason with the Argonauts, and many others. And the past of this island is very picturesque - Greek, Roman, Byzantine and French conquerors have left their marks. An old fort in Corfu island's main town, Kerkyra or Corfu, is a chaotic interlacing of narrow streets, over which rise the strength of 16 century. At each corner - the chapel, old mansions, tiny square. Since 2007, the Old Town of Corfu listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The most famous and visited the temple of Corfu - the church of St. Spyridon, the patron saint of the island in the heart of the city, the street Liston, the elegant cafe, built in his time the French and like the wonderful little Parisian cafe with Rue de Rivolli. How to assure local residents, is the most popular place in town where the appointed date and a glass of ginger ale solve all problems. On a small patch in front of a cafe once played cricket, but now the cars flooded the entire street, and a wonderful tradition, alas, is gone. Narrow streets, run away from Liston, full of small shops, full of odds and ends, from the simple to the luxurious gift of gold jewelry. Cafe on the street Liston wonderful sandy beaches of Corfu is considered one of the best in Europe. Can be mentioned Agios Stefanos and Agios Gordys, Kalami Beach and the famous beaches and Mirtiotisa Ermones. Although in general, each beach Corfu is beautiful in its own way, this being said, a matter of taste. 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