Few hours later hoping that the situation would calm down we left Itanos heading towards Vai. We were right. This world famous beach (it is surrounded by the largest natural palm forest in Europe) was still busy but it was nothing compered to what was happening earlier in the day. We enjoyed the exotic beach and then, although we don’t surf, we decided to go to Kouremenos to spend the night.
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Crete: Xerokambos, what a place!
While thousands of tourists struggle to find a place to lay their towel in the world-famous beaches of West Crete (Balos, Elafonissi), on the opposite end of the island there is something strange (though marvelous) happening. The beaches of Xerokambos with their crystal clear, turquoise waters are crowd-free! Its beauty and tranquility make this remote area the appropriate place to spend a few days relaxing by the sea.
Crete: Moni Kapsa and Asprolithos
So far our journey in South Lassithi wasn’t something to be excited about. The greenhouses were alternating with raws of characterless “rooms for rent”, tavernas and various tourist shops. We left behind us Makrygialos, a former fishing village and now the most popular resort of the area, with a large feeling of disappointment about the effects of “all inclusive” tourism. Luckily the frustration didn’t last long (as you can see from the photo above).