Date:
15 February 2008
Instead of staying at one of the many beautiful hotels why not, book yourself one of the many villas in Crete. There are quite a number of advantages to be gained from doing this and one is that you can decide when, where and what you do during your visit to this island in the Mediterranean.
A great thing about renting such property is that in some cases you feel as if you are in a home away from home. Plus it offers you the chance to sample what the locals have been trying to hide from tourists for many years. It also gives you the chance to explore this island and what it has to offer at a pace that suits you.
When staying on Crete there are numerous activities (water sports included) that one can avail of. Plus if you would like to learn, more about the islands history there are plenty of museums and archaeological sites that one can visit. In many cases access to these are free, although a few do require you to pay an admission fee (but not many).
If you are going to visit any of these museums or sites it is important to note that they are not open throughout the week. There are for example some that are only open a few hours throughout the day and are closed over the weekends and on Bank holidays. One such museum is the Historical Archives of Crete in the town of Chania. This is open from only 08.00 to 13.00 Monday through to Friday.
Along with learning about Crete's history, there are other things that you may want to do and which are a little more exciting (especially for the kids). If you want, why not book yourself on to a Pirate Ship Tour, which offers you the chance to visit some of the islands more secluded beaches.
During the tour on either the Barbarossa or Captain Hook, stops are made where you have a chance to take photographs or participate in the games organized by the ships crew. To further add to authenticity of the trip all crew members wear full pirate regalia.
The other alternative to spending time as member of a pirate ship is to go on a dolphin tour. These tours take place throughout the summer months and leave from the harbour of Rethymno. You have a choice of going on either a two or 3-hour tour with the much longer one having a stop at the coastal village of Panormo where lunch can be purchased at one of its many tavernas.
Staying in a hotel on Crete is fine, but with Villas in Crete, you have the chance to experience the kind of lifestyle that the locals of Crete enjoy throughout the year. Plus staying in villas in Crete offers you more freedom and choice as to what you do during your stay.
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