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Crete is the largest Greek island. It attracts tourists with its unique landscape - forest, mountain, sandy, sea. The island has a mild and healthy climate. The air there is always clean and fresh, because there are no industrial enterprises nearby.
The sun shines on Crete 340 days a year. The swimming season lasts from late April to mid-November. Winter is short, not frosty, with above-zero temperatures from 13°C to 16°C. Therefore, tourists spend more days a year relaxing there.
The island of Crete is washed by three seas:
- in the north - Cretan;
- in the south - Libyan;
- in the west - Ionian.
These seas are completely different, which is noticeable even to the naked eye. The wonderful thing is that every tourist can find the ideal place for their holiday in Crete.
Where are the best beaches in Crete?
First of all, you need to choose a resort place on the island of Crete in accordance with your preferences during your holiday, and beautiful beaches there are in any area of the island - sandy and pebble, crowded and secluded. There are even very small beaches that can only be reached by swimming.
There are beautiful beaches in every area of the island.
Geographically, Crete is divided into four administrative units (nomes):
- Chania (western part),
- Rethymno,
- Heraklion,
- Lassithi.
The parts of Crete are not alike. Each territorial unit has its own characteristics.
Holidays in Chania
Here are located, in addition to many kilometers of beaches, deep caves, gorges, bays. And the entire city is surrounded by mountains that are lime-colored. The holiday will be more to the liking of wildlife lovers.
In Chania you can see ancient churches, fortresses, palaces of nobles, museums, and monuments.
Beaches of the Libyan Sea
In the village of Agia Roumeli and around it, the beaches are famous for their black sand. On the Falassarna coast, the beaches were once the seabed. The sea receded a kilometer and smooth sands remained.
This place is often held music festivals. Very active night life, which attracts young people here. Against the backdrop of a fun holiday, you can immerse yourself in the history of the island.
Rethymnon
Lovers should go to Retino cultural life. Archaeological areas, galleries, the Monastery of Arcadia, the Idean Cave, the Rimondi Fountain, houses from the Venetian era and many other attractions are concentrated here.
There are many picturesque beaches in this area. The longest beach stretches from Georgioupoli to Rethymnon at a distance of 15 km. In the city of Rethymno itself, active youth will have fun. And near the city there are quiet villages suitable for quiet families.
Heraklion is the administrative capital of the island of Crete
In the central part of Heraklion, there are the Knossos Palace, the Gortyna Palace, the Archaeological Museum, etc.
In the area of Heraklion, the tourism infrastructure is more developed than in other places in Crete. Along the coast of the Cretan Sea there are comfortable hotels, water parks and bustling resort centers. Lovers active rest You will find all kinds of water sports here.
Eastern part of Crete - Lassithi
Lassithi will delight you with the earliest fruits and vegetables. The Vai palm grove is located here. Lasithi is the greenest and most picturesque part of the island.
There are many beaches in this area, mostly quiet, sheltered from the wind. Coastline It is strongly indented, therefore it forms many bays and bays.
The best beaches in Crete
It is impossible to name the best beach in Crete with firm certainty. It is different for every vacationer. All of them are beautiful and unique in their own way, and the island of Crete is famous for them.
Each beach on the island of Crete is beautiful and unique in its own way.
Most tourists prefer to relax on a beach with soft sand. The choice of such beaches is very large. Their advantage is that they are always clean; every morning technical workers comb the sand with a rake.
But there are also tourists who prefer pebble beaches. Undoubtedly, pebbles are very beneficial for your legs and back.
Almost all beaches are well-maintained and equipped with attractions.
August in Crete is peak season. During this time, the number of tourists reaches its maximum, and travel prices are also some of the highest of the year. The weather is hot, there are winds and storms, and the sea is very warm. Read on the Tour Calendar what you can enjoy about your holiday in Crete in August!
Weather in Crete in August
As in August, the hot season continues on the island. The average daytime air temperature is about +29°C, but periodically the thermometer rises to +35°C..+38°C. At night it is also very warm - around +21°C. The average water temperature is about +25°C, but the sea can warm up to +27°C..+29°C. Air humidity is moderate - 59%. August passes almost without rain. But there is still one phenomenon in Crete that is characteristic of this time, which can cause inconvenience. It occurs approximately from the end of July to August 20, when winds, the so-called Meltemi, come to the island. They are coming from the north, from Aegean Sea, disturbing the sea surface and preventing comfortable rest on the beach. These same winds can also cause rough seas and waves. True, they also have benefits - they perfectly cool the entire island in the August heat, so there is no sweltering summer stuffiness here, as in many other resorts. Note that such a phenomenon does not happen without fail, and waves and wind may well happen at other times.
At the end of summer it is hot in Crete, a good time to go to water parks, terrariums, aquariums and activities water sports. Beginners, and even experienced divers, will be interested in diving in the coastal areas of the island, where you can explore undersea world, grottoes and caves.
It's worth doing in this weather sea cruises, for example, to the only volcanic island in Europe, Santorini, or to the rocky island of Dia. Crete has countless unique historical monuments, like the Knossos Palace or the Kera Monastery, however, August is not best time for long walks and travel, and this is due precisely to the heat. If you rent a car and can completely control your day, then armed with maps and a navigator, you will spend an unforgettable time traveling, combining sightseeing interesting places with swimming on wild beaches.
Numerous cultural events also take place at this time. Among them is St. Mary's Day, celebrated in every village and town with solemn services, as well as colorful fairs where you can taste Cretan cuisine and watch folk festivities. The classical music festival “Musical August” is taking place in the village of Paleochora. An international rock festival is being organized nearby at this time. And in the city of Heraklion, throughout August, events of the Heraklion Summer art festival are held at various venues.
Wine festivals also continue, one of which, for example, takes place in the village of Archanes, located near the Palace of Knossos. And in Rethymno you can enjoy several “gastronomic” holidays at once, including: the lemon festival, the raisin festival and the apricot festival!
What are the prices for holidays in Crete in August?
Vacation prices are among the highest, because August is the last month of vacation for both schoolchildren and students; many families vacation at this time. Compared to May, prices are almost one and a half times higher, and 15-20% more expensive than in June. By the end of the month, due to the start of the school year, the cost may fall slightly, as well as at the beginning of September.
Crete in August on video
The video was taken of the beach of the village of Ammoudara in northern Crete (August 9-19, 2011). As you can see, the beach is in excellent condition, clean. The sea after the storm.
For many years, the country has been considered a Mecca of tourism, and one of the best. For example, in Crete, the beauty of nature is harmoniously combined with the mildness of the climate. Conducting in Greece holiday on Crete in August You will get a unique opportunity to get acquainted with a large number of historical monuments. Even a cursory examination of monuments can take several years if the examination is carried out sequentially, without missing anything.
A voyage through classical Hellas will tell you about the homeland of the great ancient civilizations, about the place through which many migrating peoples passed. held in August, will allow you to learn about Crete, as one of the centers of Christianity and at the same time the best of resort areas Europe. A voyage to Crete, covered in myths and legends, will make you immerse yourself in an ancient fairy tale. The trips are extremely popular among guests from all over the world. Particular interest comes in the summer, when the peak season begins, lasting until October.
A tour to Crete in August is an excellent time spent on the shores of the transparent emerald sea, among exotic vegetation and historical monuments of ancient times. Holidays in Crete will take you to the most prestigious, fashionable and romantic resorts. Traveling gives you the opportunity to enjoy untouched corners of nature: mountains, plateaus, deep gorges, rocky shores and bays with pebbles and sandy beaches. The map of the country in August provides numerous guests with hotels of a wide variety of assortments. It gives a choice to people with different wallet thicknesses. An employee will always help you make your choice on the hotel map, based on your financial capabilities and wishes for a specific type of vacation in Crete.
It will take you to unforgettable corners of the beautiful world, where you can forget all your problems and worries. They are designed to suit every taste and request of the traveler. Trips for history buffs will give you the opportunity to fully immerse yourself in history ancient world. Holidays in August, pleasant with a combined beach and excursion component, literally breathing history, will assure you that the myths and legends you read in school took place here. For those who just want to lie in the sun, this will be a real treat, since here there is sun almost every day.
For those who chose August, this time will definitely be remembered as the best and most pleasant. It is popular among divers who enjoy an active stay. Diving on the island of Crete can be one of the unforgettable moments. And the owners of the island, the Greeks, are always friendly and attentive to their guests, trying to leave the best impression of their wonderful and fabulous country.
