After nearly a week of pure bliss and serenity by the sea it’s time to experience the “all inclusive” face of Crete. To say that the stretch of road between Ag. Nikolaos and Heraklio is busy would be a major understatement. It’s an endless row of big hotels congested by minibuses, coaches etc. Yet there is room for surprises in this hell: the must-see Cretaquarium and the camping ‘Crete’ (with a special offer for friends of camperistas.com)
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Crete: Matala and flower children
Matala has remained famous for its hippy past and for having hosted during its glory years, celebrities such as Bob Dylan, Cat Stevens and Joni Mitchell. Location, climate and its famous caves, were perfect for those who wanted to live in freedom. Today, more than 40 years later, you can still see around some original flower child and the atmosphere has kept something special and positive.
Crete: Frangokastello, a castle on the sea
Frangokastello is a medieval castle built by the Venetians, a few kilometers from Chora Sfakion, in a stunning location by the sea. Being, however, outside the tourist routes, it is a place not crowded even in high season, with a remarkable beach and the possibility to stop overnight: a real gem! Although there would be a small problem, or rather two…