Cretan holidays in the middle of the week
Good day, forum users)
Maybe my opus will be useful to someone. A month ago, I would have perceived simply negatively about a trip for 3 days to the sea: waste of money, inadequate rest, etc. So, she went herself.
Spring and the beginning of summer were hard, I was tired. Before the start of the vacation, I decided to use the remaining Schengen days: fly to St. Petersburg, walk around, wander there and roll up to the Finns (due to the proximity and practical loyalty of the local state to the Russians). I've dealt with similar questions on the forum here. Very "on time" - they did not let one of ours. So I thought: spending on domestic tourism in St. Petersburg (still not cheap) + ambiguities with the Finns are comparable to flying to the warm sea. And it carried me to "staggering" Greece. Again with the same questions to the members of the forum. They reassured a little: they love tourists there, and you can fly home from the country on the last Schengen day. The result - a ticket for 4 days (was for 5, but did not have time to book plane tickets), arrival on the day the Schengen ends. Super economical option - 2 *. My first thought was - where are the conveniences - isn't it in the common corridor? )) I remembered that I had already asked this question on the forum in the winter, looked for answers, calmed down.
Departure changed - shifted not in my direction. North wind from Pegasus. Well, nothing new - everything is the same as in the reviews: rescheduled departure, super economical meals on board. It was touching: the neighbor girl, having received a multi-colored cardboard box from Pegasus, was heartily surprised - why is she not warm? A sandwich from the refrigerator, a piece of cake, tea and coffee, Fanta Cola and mineral water. It’s not scary, the main thing is that they took off, flew and sat down. There - a little more than 4 hours, back - 3 and a half.
I was at the hotel at 11 pm. Check-in without problems, room on the 2nd (local, and therefore - on our 3rd) floor, elevator - working (pleased), inside - an economy option, but the balcony for drying things opened, the air conditioner worked, there was a closet + safe, the water was warm -hot in the absence. You can find fault with everything (from furniture to shower), but I myself chose extreme. I wanted it - I got it))
Breakfast from 7.30. I had a bite (sighed - they only have a white roll, ham + cheese, cereal, butter, juice + tea + coffee, jams). By the way - I sighed because of the squirrel roll, but this is already an amateur, I just haven’t eaten it for a long time. You can grumble about the scarcity of breakfast - but this is 2*)).
Beach. Everywhere information that the hotel is beach. almost yes. But it is also urban. Cross the street and go down to the sea. Here - everything depends on you - if you just want the sea-sun - you can get settled in 3-5 minutes from the descent to the sea. If you want more comfort - walk 20-25 minutes to the left or right - there are good (according to others) options, the same StraBeach to the right. I didn’t go, the local beach suited me. Sunbeds from 2.5E. I took a rug from home, and so I didn’t use it. By the way, the guy started collecting money for a sunbed at 11, I was already leaving at that time (too hot for my white skin). And after dinner, he just took 2E, but without a receipt. The entry was curious - pebbles, sand, some kind of slabs. Biting small fishes (savings on foot spa treatments). If you stand in shallow water for a long time, they bite! and sensitive. . . There are many cafes on the embankment, you won't go hungry.
There were few days to explore the island - on package 4, but the first day was completely gone. horror, as a result -2.5 days of normal rest. Therefore, I chose the full Beach for myself and nothing else. In the morning after breakfast at 7.30 immediately to the beach until 10-10.30. Then to the hotel, rest, going to cafes for lunch, rest in the room, beach from 15.30-16.00, then evening rest and going out for dinner. By the way - the portions are large. But it was not Groundhog Day, that's for sure)). I went to a village in the mountains, the view is not bad from above, the sea and the city are visible. I rewarded myself with lunch in an ethnic restaurant - I decided to order royal ravioli. Delicious)) Compliment from the restaurant - ice cream. In the afternoon, walking along the main street, I found not far from a 2-storey supermarket (like Halkidi... os) from the entrance to the left along the Aquamir path - an aquarium and a terrarium. Entrance 6 euros (ticket can be used for 2 weeks again for free). A curious place for adults and children. Found, went to the Cretan church. Orthodox, but there are seats. You can light candles for free. I sat, thought, listened to choral singing.
So.
1. There were not enough days to rest, but I do not regret the money spent on the ticket - I had to get out to the sea in a short time (but not Turkey-Egypt-Tunisia).
2. You will not be hungry - there are many cafes, taverns, restaurants and regular supermarkets (and a discount store opposite the hotel). You can have a snack or a hearty meal. Fresh at every turn (2E glass or 1.5E bottle).
Greek salad in the cafe
the same king prawns
3. We were lucky with the sea - there was no red flag (the day of my arrival was the second after the stormy days the previous week). Beaches - for every taste and desire. Many were simply resting on their rugs.
4. I rested in a single, you can get acquainted both for simple communication, and for what you yourself want. Everything is in your hands (and in your head)))
5. Reviews help, citizens and citizens)). Feel free to ask here, view the previous questions and answers for your hotel country. And then there will be a repeat again - take the pot with you to the hotel or how? )))
6. Olive-based cosmetics can be bought at any store of your choice, I liked the uncle from Grifon (she promised to write - so, she did, and even gave me a discount, because I explained to my aunt-buyer what is the difference between hands, face and body)) .
For myself - rested (sea-sun-beach, new country). The comfort of the 2 * hotel did not disappoint - you can spend the night without any problems. You can find fault with everything, but why. I made a Cretan weekend for myself in the middle of the week. For which you commend yourself. Oh, once again I was convinced that you need to learn English, oh, how it is necessary)))
Almost like in Santorini
Steam train on the main street for tourists
Some kind of parasitic plant in the deserted places of Khersonisson
Central street. Lots of people on motos and quad bikes.
One of the twoChurches of Hersonissos
The road to the village on the mountain
Good lemon grower
The Greek harpooner took it out from the day, said that he would cook for lunch.
Municipal beach with sunbeds and umbrellas from the hotel. Everyone can use it for a fee
