The best trip to Greece
Let's start with the fact that we flew well and quickly, the flight from Kaliningrad took less than 3 hours. And upon arrival, the warm sea and lots and lots of sun were already waiting for us) For Kaliningraders, this, of course, is a great joy)))
We settled in the Dessole Hermes 4 * hotel. I must say right away that we chose the hotel more for walks and excursions, and not for hotel rest. The priority was good accommodation and good food, which we got in this case. For a stay with a family and children, this is not a very suitable option, but for us, active travelers, it turned out to be ideal. The food was wonderful, everything was very tasty, fresh and there was plenty to choose from. Greece in general I really liked the food. There is such a favorable climate for growing fruits and vegetables that additional fertilizers are not required. You immediately feel the real taste of the products. A separate topic: olive oil and seafood is something!! ! I advise everyone to bring Greek cosmetics with olives, oil and spices (they are incomparable!!! ).
Back in Kaliningrad, studying the country before the flight, we decided for ourselves - we will go to Santorini. We were not interested in a full-fledged vacation on this island, since, in my opinion, it is suitable for romantics and honeymooners, and the sights are placed on a one-day excursion. We decided to go for the day. Of course, I think that at least once in a lifetime one should see this magnificence: a beautiful landscape of white houses and a blue-blue sea. We have never regretted it!! ! I highly recommend to go there!! ! In addition to picturesque places, the tour included swimming on a beach with caviar-black sand and visiting local temples. The main event, in my opinion, during our vacation was a visit to the Church of St. Irene on the island. The island itself, in principle, is named after this saint: Santa (translated as “holy”) Irina eventually became Santorini. I cannot say that I am a believer who observes all the canons. No. I am rather a person who believes and tries to live well, according to his conscience. But in this place there is some special aura that inspires calmness, confidence and grace. Candles in the Temple are placed in a container filled with grain. According to legend, you need to take some grains with you and put them at home. And then there will be peace, spiritual and material well-being in the house. What we did))) We returned from the island late in the evening, tired and satisfied.
During the vacation we managed to do a lot: visit the Palace of Knossos, the plateau of Lassithi, taste wine, make a clay vase with our own hands, go to the island of Spinalonga, and also dance Greek dances in a typical national village.
Going home, we loved this country so much with all our hearts that we decided for sure - we will return and try to do it more than once!
And, by the way, the grains of St. Irene really turned out to be miraculous. There have been so many positive changes in life during the year that would not have happened without the help of "above"....
