What is the best time of the year to relax in Crete? Consider the seasons for a trip with a child, find out the prices of air tickets by month, where to stay on the first line using the all-inclusive system, how to apply for a visa for Russians and other issues related to holidays in Greece.
Crete is a fabulous island ideal for relaxation, with secluded, quiet places, lively parties, outdoor activities. The beach season in Crete starts in April and lasts until October. In the summer months, when the temperature does not drop below +30 ° C, it is especially lively here. May, June, September are most preferred for recreation.
Where to relax with your child in Crete? Ideal Resorts: Heraklion, Malia, Hersonissos, Pelagia, Amoudara, Bali, Panormo, Kavros, Platanias, Elounda, and Ierapetra.
Airfare to Crete
You can get to Crete from Moscow by plane both by direct (irregular) flights and with a transfer. Plane tickets to Crete with a direct flight can be bought from May to September, the cost varies from 8,200 to 16 thousand rubles, depending on the day of the week, airline, season.
Flights with a stopover can be purchased from 6280 to 12 thousand rubles, depending on the month of departure (more expensive in the hot season, starting from October - cheaper).
- Prices for flights with transfers:
- Direct flight cost:
Cheap flights to Crete from Moscow can be purchased from October or by a special offer from airlines, the price will be from 7350 to 9900 rubles.
The best hotels in Crete for a seaside holiday
To book a really good hotel, we recommend using RoomGuru, he will find the cheapest rooms from all the hotel databases on the Internet in the type of accommodation he likes. If you are planning a vacation for a long time, then it is better to look for an apartment or a house by the sea through Booking.com.
Good 4 star hotels all inclusive
- Candia Park Village 4 * - located on the seashore, there are 2 private beaches, 3 swimming pools including a children's one, a jacuzzi, there is a private garden. Excellent infrastructure of the hotel, varied cuisine, near an equestrian club, rooms with all amenities. There are babysitting services, a children's animator, a gym, a spa, guided motor boats for rent, a Turkish bath. Cost per day - from 8100 rubles;
- Gianna 4 * - sandy beach, scuba diving training is provided, there is a water transport rental. The rooms are standard with all conveniences and increased comfort. There is a playground, well-developed hotel infrastructure. Cost - from 7 thousand rubles;
- Knossos Beach Bungalows & Suites 4 * - a privileged hotel on the seashore, there are rooms of various categories. There are 2 swimming pools, playground, nanny, kids club, tennis court, mini-tennis, mini-football, surfing, water sports, guide services are provided. The cost is from 9500 rubles.
The best 5 star all inclusive hotels in Crete:
- Daios Cove Resort & Luxury Villas 5 * - located on the shore of a private bay, there is a sandy-pebble beach. There is a spa, a sauna, a fitness center, a playground, babysitting services, a children's menu, a kids club, and a scuba diving training program. Rooms with all conveniences, of different categories, there are rooms with a private pool on a private terrace. Also, a varied cuisine, bars, well-developed infrastructure, several swimming pools. Cost - from 15,900 rubles;
- St. Nicolas Bay 5 * - located on the shore of the bay, on the coast itself, there are several swimming pools, including a children's pool, comfortable equipped rooms, a variety of adult animations and an art gallery, animations for children are held. For adults, there is a gym, scuba diving lessons, you can rent a boat with a guide, a massage room, a spa. Cost from 14,900 rubles;
- Grecotel Amirandes 5 * - a fashionable hotel, made in the style of a palace of the Venetian nobility, located on the coast, surrounded by two of its own bays and several beaches. Nearby there is a prestigious golf club, rooms with a sea view, there are rooms made in the form of detached bungalows. More than 50 swimming pools, car rental, live music, animations for children and adults, a varied menu, including a children's menu, many children's entertainment. Tennis lessons, scuba diving, you can rent escorted motor boats, fitness center, spa, sauna, massage room, jacuzzi. Cost per day - 33110 rubles.
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As for private accommodation on the island, we recommend that you familiarize yourself with a selection of villas and apartments by the sea at affordable prices from the owners.
Visa for Russians to Greece, documents
For holidays in Crete, you need a Schengen visa, to obtain it you need to contact the consulate yourself or use the services of a travel agency.
To obtain a visa to Greece, you need to have the following documents:
- a photocopy of the first page of the passport;
- a photocopy of the passport of the Russian Federation;
- completed application form;
- personal photo - 3.5x4.5 cm;
- income document;
- round trip tickets;
- booking from the hotel for the entire stay;
- insurance.
The cost of a visa to Crete for Russians is 35 euros, the exchange rate is taken at the time of registration of the document.
How to get to the center from the airport?
From Heraklion to the center can be reached by taxi, the cost is 20 euros, the journey time is 10 minutes. This price is strictly to the center, if the path is longer, you must pay an additional 1.5 euros per kilometer. You can book Kiwitaxi in advance, especially after a long flight with tired children, a large company or heavy luggage. They will be waiting for you with your name plate without delay.
The cheaper way is the public bus, the fare is 0.8 euros. To do this, you need to walk from the airport through the ring road and go through the turnstile. The route numbers to the center are 1, 78, the journey takes about 30 minutes.
Green buses are intercity buses, you can get to neighboring cities directly from the airport, blue buses - to the center and around the city.
Another way to get around is to rent a car in Crete at the airport, the local car rental company will provide a car on the spot. Economybokings will help you find the cheapest car rental companies, it looks for the cheapest car rental options available. You should have your passport and driver's license with you. Next, an agreement is drawn up, the prices for car rental in Crete are from 19 euros. The cost of gasoline per liter is 1.8 euros.
The most important road is the road from the town of Kissamos to Agios Nikolos, which is wide in several lanes. There are signs on it. Some roads are country roads - without signs with unpaved surfaces.
The road in the direction of Balos Bay is quite steep and unpaved, it is rather difficult for the driver.
The trail in the direction of Elafonisi beach is an asphalt and comfortable road. One of the best roads is the eastern direction - this is the entire Lassithi region.
Food and meal prices
When traveling on your own, it will be very important to find out the cost of the necessary products in stores per kg:
- bananas - 156 rubles;
- bread - 110 rubles;
- cheese - from 750 rubles;
- pasta - 70 rubles;
- juices - 140 rubles;
- sausages - from 200 rubles;
- fish - 400 rubles;
- meat - from 650 rubles;
- strawberries - 700 rubles;
- watermelons - 70 rubles;
- oranges - 65 rubles;
- carrots - 6 rubles;
- milk - 60 rubles;
- cucumbers - from 55 rubles;
- tomatoes - 78 rubles;
- potatoes - 65 rubles;
- grapes - 78 rubles
- eggplant - 90 rubles.
- chicken - 380 rubles;
- eggs - 120 rubles;
- rice - 140 rubles.
Prices in the markets are cheaper because you can bargain with the seller. It is especially profitable to buy vegetables and fruits, usually they are 10-20% cheaper than in supermarkets.
Where to eat delicious food in Crete?
Restaurants:
- a restaurant "Mylos»Is one of the popular places where you can taste first-class Greek dishes - traditional salads and soups, seafood dishes, as well as pork and lamb.Registration and serving of dishes at the highest level. The average bill is about 35 euros;
- Kariatis - a restaurant with several halls, suitable for romantic evenings, business meetings and friendly conversations on the open terrace. The menu is varied, mainly Mediterranean cuisine, meat and fish dishes. Average check - 50 euros;
- Alana Restaurant - a restaurant serving traditional Greek dishes, especially meat dishes and salads, as well as light snacks. Several rooms, including an outdoor terrace. The average check will be 25-30 euros.
Cafe:
- The three brothers - a very varied menu, which includes seafood, meat dishes, traditional Greek salads, drinks, french fries and desserts. The average check will be 15 - 20 euros;
- HELLAS - a small cozy place where you can always have fun and have a hearty meal. The menu includes meat dishes, salads, fish delicacies. Average check - 15 euros;
- Psaropula - a great cafe where you can have a bite to eat on the outdoor terrace, serving traditional Greek food and fruit for dessert. The average bill is 10 euros.
Prices for excursions in Crete
- Palace of Knossos - 40 euros;
- Knossos and the village of Peza - 30 euros;
- Santorini - 80 euros;
- trip to Santorini (bathing in thermal waters) - 130 euros;
- Lassithi Valley and Zeus Cave - 40 euros;
- boat trip - 30 euros;
- Spinalonga island - 35 euros;
- horseback riding - 60 euros;
- Samaria gorge - 60 euros;
- Safari - 145 euros;
- Rethymno - Lake Qurna - Chania - 260 euros;
- excursion to Elafonisi beach - 36 euros;
- Preveli Monastery - 32 euros.
You can book an excursion at local travel agencies, but if you like exciting programs, we recommend using a popular service among tourists - Tripster.
The cost of vouchers to Crete all inclusive
The cost of vouchers to Crete from Moscow is 21800 per person for 7 days. We recommend looking for cheap tours to Greece through Level.travel, the search engine is looking for the best deals from 120 major tour operators at once.
Tours to Crete from Moscow from all tour operators will help you find the right offer faster and more profitably. To do this, you need to decide on the resort, hotel and time of stay, then type the necessary information in the search engine.
