Advantages: Hot weather, nice food, everythings cheaper than in England Disadvantages: Dangerous roads
Introduction ~~
Having just got back from Crete I thought I perhaps should write an opinion on the Greek island that has something for everyone. Out of the 1,400 odd Greek islands Crete is the largest and the most popular place in Greece for tourists. And having now been there twice I can see why its so popular with English tourists?
Places to stay ~~
The main towns of Crete are on the North of the island and all of the main towns are on the coast and most hotels are in the towns or a few miles outside of them. I stayed very near Rethymno in the Rithyma Beach hotel which was part of the Grecotel chain. Though I won't go into detail about the hotel I'll stick to category - Crete in general! Places to stay in Crete vary quite widely and there are hotels to suit every budget. Though the overall cost of the holiday will be a bit more ...
Disillusioned 24.08.2001
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Ciao members have rated this review on average: very helpful Review of Crete (Greece)
Advantages: Sightseeing, markets, weather, amenities, culture, friendly people, nightlife, food. Disadvantages: Euro rate. Some places shut due to economy. Drivers.
Welcome to Crete. Do you want to come for a relaxing holiday or to go crazy clubbing all night. You can do both on this island, but if you dont want drunken teenagers at all hours disturbing you do not go to Malia or some other areas where Club 18-30 or equivalent teenage holidays operate. Check with your tour operator first before your book. Also, if you have walking problems or small children, check that the hotels are not stuck up a hill as some in Hersonissos area are and pulling a pram up steps in heat is not much fun.
Crete has a wide range of things to do and see. The beautiful scenic area of Elounda and Chania is for a quieter holiday. You can also visit Santorini on a day trip but beware that the boat can be a bit choppy sometimes and delayed. There is also the 'leper' island of Spinalonga, which is interesting ...
Phweeter 28.04.2009 (25.09.2009)
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Advantages: Lots of nightlife Disadvantages: quite expensive
I?ve been a bit quite on my reviews lately, a mixture of being busy at work, and having taken a week?s holiday in the sun!
I usually like to holiday at a different destination every year as I find it just too exciting packing my bags and imaging what it might actually be like at my chosen destination, rather than the glossy pictures displayed in the brochure. But this year I backed down and agreed to go to the same place as last year, out of season, to help my friend find a job and a place to live so she could work out there for 4 months. The lucky so and so.
The destination was Malia on the Greek Island of Crete. This year I went at the beginning of May when the season was just starting to get into swing, and last year I went in mid August when the party had well and truly started.
The resort of Malia
Before last year ...
Christina666 07.06.2004
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Product Information for "Fanari ("The Lantern"), Crete" »
Product details
Long Name
Fanari ("The Lantern")
Type
Greek
Continent
Europe
Country
Greece
City
Crete
Address
16 Kefaloyianithon
Telephone
28310 54 849
Manufacturer's product description
We list this place not because its menu or cooking are exceptional, but because it overlooks the sea and is well removed from the bustle of Rethymnon's center. It offers prompt and pleasant service as well. The old harbor and the old beach strip are now so geared to tourism that an unpretentious taverna like this comes as a relief and a retreat. Take a table at the railing, order a cool drink, and enjoy your meal. You can't go wrong with the standard fare, and fish here can be as tasty as at most of the more expensive locales.
