Travel

Rather than staying at one of the various hotels instead why not book you and your family one of the many villas in Crete. Certainly, there are a number of advantages to be had from doing this and one is that you have more freedom to choose what to do and when to do it. Plus staying in a villa can often save you quite a considerable sum of money as well.

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.

Whilst staying on the island there are plenty of activities to do as well as museums and archaeological sites for you to visit. During these, you will be able to learn more about the history of this island. But although most of the museums and sites are free to enter, there are a few, which will require you to purchase a ticket.

Plus you need to be aware when organizing visits to such places that they are not open throughout the week or year. The Historical Archives of Crete Museum which is to be found in the town of Chania is only open from 08.00 to 13.00 and is closed on Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays.

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.

If this seems like a little too much excitement for you during your stay on the Island of Crete then why not take a Dolphin Tour instead. However, these trips (which last 2 or 3 hours) only take place during the summer months but are worth the time. Along with viewing dolphins in their natural habitat during the 3-hour boat trip, you stop at the village of Panormo where you have the chance to try out some local seafood delicacies if you wish.

As you can see from above staying in Villas in Crete offers you the chance to sample much of what this beautiful island has to offer. Plus there is no need to worry about having to rush back to your hotel for lunch or dinner as you decide when you eat and where.