04.04.2016
Крым или Крит — на первый взгляд, странное сравнение. but we all know how popular among our compatriots are Greek islands, and hospitable Crimean resorts. From one side – a closer peninsula, for a trip to which need to think about the documents. On the other – alluring Mediterranean beaches and great service. What is Crete clearly gaining from Crimea?
Longer swimming season
Both Crimea and Crete are similar in the main – healing climate. But in the length of the swimming season is a big difference. On Crete can swim in the first decade of May. Water not far from coast warms up to +21 ° C, and the island opens the season first in Greece By the way, and the end of the season takes place here later than in other Greek regions. In Crete, you can swim until the end of October – the water is still heated to +23 ° C. Crimea in May will delight except hardened tourists. The water is heated to +18 ° C and becomes comfortable for swimming only by the end of the month. Swim in the coastal the waters of the peninsula can only until the end of September, and by the middle months sea temperature decreases significantly.
The quality of a beach holiday in Crete is higher
On the beaches of the Crimea, tourists do not always respond positively. The main disadvantage is overcrowding in high season. On the coast Peninsula, the apple has nowhere to fall, and especially in small areas, owned by sanatoriums and hotels. In addition, many beaches of the Crimea the infrastructure is still in disrepair – often there are no basic amenities (shower, changing rooms). Everything is different with the beaches of Crete. They are mostly are perfectly equipped and have sufficient length so as not to it created the feeling of a “crowd”. Another plus is availability sandy beaches, many of which are among the best in the world (Elafonisi, Wai, Falasarna). In the Crimea, the coast is mainly pebbly or strewn with artificial sand.
Infrastructure is better developed in Crete
Crete offers tourists excellent infrastructure. The competition on the island is so high that the cases of giving Unfair service in hotels are extremely rare. In Crete, you can find luxury hotel complexes and well-maintained apartments. AND The main thing – quality almost always corresponds to the price. Besides, Crete wins on the quality of roads and transport links (in Crimea is the transport most often saddens tourists). Guests the islands are served by three airports at once, while in the Crimea while there is only one air port. In addition, in the Crimea There are problems with the Internet and when paying by bank cards.
Holidays in Crete are still available, despite the growth euro rate
Due to the high rate of the euro, which is forcing many tourists refuse to travel to Greece, spread an erroneous opinion about too inaccessible vacation in Crete. Crimea became full replacement – on the peninsula and the truth you can find accommodation options from 500 rubles per night. However, the initial price for accommodation in Crete a little higher. On the island are available apartments and hotels in which You can stay for 1500 rubles in the peak season, in July (price for two). Another advantage is to choose Crete in early October. At that time there are fewer tourists on the island, and the price per night starts from 900 rubles.
The merits of Crete are also unique. gastronomic tradition, low crime, acceptable food prices. And, of course, another important plus is the possibility expand the horizons and go on a voyage on Santorini, Rhodes, Mykonos, in Athens or the nearest sparsely populated islands.
