After so many days in tranquility, it’s our turn to experience the windy face of Crete. You may have read or heard that you should be prepared to encounter wind in Crete (and generally in the islands of the Aegean sea), but it is rarely mentioned that the wind, especially the northern one, the Meltemi, could be so fierce, that it is almost impossible to endure it. As this was our case, we had to find a solution!
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Crete: Wild Matala
Matala, the ex isolated “hippie-paradise”, became one of the top tourist destinations of southern Crete filled with crowds of tourists from all over the world. They are everywhere; they climb to the remote caves, they play with the big waves ignoring the red flag warning, they flood the narrow streets of the village, they seek to breathe, for one day or two, the air of freedom. Is there any space left for those who want the whole package without the crowds factor? Yes there is!
Crete: Agios Pavlos and Agia Galini
Agios Pavlos is known not only for its impressive sand dunes, but also for the yoga seminars that for years are organized here every summer. Agia Galini on the other hand, is not far away and is a much more developed tourist center, with a decent beach, but without much chance of staying overnight, apart from his campsite.