The Pros and Cons of kreta oder rhodos

The tropics with sandy beaches and blue-green crystal clear waters appear absolutely to be the perfect location for lots of people when day dreaming and planning their summer season vacations. The only quite severe downside is that the tropics are too far, particularly for the Europeans, and definitely they are a very pricey choice to pick.

But, a well experienced tourist knows that this type of places can be discovered in Europe, too. A lot closer than someone might expect.

Agios Nikolaos, Crete remains in an extremely tactical position when somebody is visiting the island, especially the wider area of the Lasithi Prefecture. Except from its geographical location, Agios Nikolaos hotels are a great plus, since they provide a large range of quality services at extremely competitive rates. Therefore the city of Agios Nikolaos can be utilized as a base from which someone can explore all these interesting places only a couple of hours away (either by cars and truck, by bus or by boat).

Chrissi Islet

Just 34km south of Agios Nikolaos (roughly 40 minutes by vehicle) is the town of Ierapetra. Its port is extremely crucial in our story, given that from this port somebody can board on a boat and check out among the most lovely islets worldwide, Chrissi aka Gaidouronisi (Χρυσή/ Γαϊδουρονήσι) which is about one hour south of the port of Ierapetra.

The isle of Chrissi is thought about to be a top location when someone is checking out the Lasithi Prefecture. And to make this concern more clear, envision yourself diving in its crystal clear waters, sunbathing and laying on the golden sand beaches, walking through kreta reisen cedar trees and diving to find the under water magic throughout a fully warm summer day. What an excellent sensation would that be; completely devoid of stress and the negativity of daily regular back in the house!

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The islet's North Coast beaches have lots of sea shells of different sizes, and particularly in the East side of the North Coast the visitor will face an extraordinary view ... thousands of sea shells laying in the bottom of the sea ... practically as lots of as the sand grains. Perfect for gathering couple of in a plastic bottle and taking them back house.

Also, if fortunate, you may see from close the endangered sea turtle Caretta caretta. Normally speaking, the islet is being occupied by an approximated variety of 120 species of wild fauna.

Despite the fact that nowadays the islet of Chrissi is uninhabited this wasn't the case in the past. This place was lived in since the era of the Minoan Civilization, signs of which can be found in the West and East side of Chrissi. In the North East the visitor will discover the small church of St. Nicholas, most likely built throughout the 13th Century. South and South East of the church there are wells and ancient graves, the biggest of which is from the Roman age.

On the other hand, if you are the kind of individual who takes pleasure in walking, then it's good to know that this islet is perfect for walking. The overall length of the courses is approximated to be 10km (around 3 hours of strolling). You will just require the basics such as, comfortable walking shoes, hat, sunscreen with a high security element and a huge bottle of water; essential for the hot summer days.

Definitely, if you are not the kind of visitor who likes to walk then you can deploy all the range of your lazy feelings and enjoy the cool crystal clear waters close by the boarding location in the North coast of Chrissi.

How to go to Chrissi from Agios Nikolaos

Wake up a gorgeous morning, around 7, treat yourself with a king's breakfast, get in your automobile or bus and within 40 - 50 minutes you will get to the Port of Ierapetra.

During the summer duration (mid of May - end of September), there are lots of small boats departing from the port to Chrissi. Typically, the departing time is around 10 in the morning returning at around 6 at night.

The boat trip to the islet is an experience of a lifetime. You will absolutely boost your memories with the magic provided so extensively by the Libyan Sea.

After roughly an hour in the sea, the boat anchors at Vougiou Mati beach (Βουγιού Μάτι).

You are strongly suggested to be geared up with great electronic cameras and being able to shot loads of pictures since the marvels you will deal with are just too many to resolve them all; from the dolphins in the sea, to the gorgeous sand beaches, the wonderful landscape and the mouth watering conventional Cretan food served in the small tavern with the menu consisting of fresh fish, seafood and yummy finger food all accompanied with ntakos and tsikoudia.

Visiting the islet of Chrissi you will understand why going to Crete is the very best choice for your summer season vacations!