The Greek island of Crete is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. In 25 kilometers from Rethymno there is a small settlement of Bali - pearls of the island of Crete . A few decades ago, only the inhabitants of the district knew about the fishing village, and today Bali is a well-known resort that annually hosts tens of thousands of tourists. Many tourists are attracted by the picturesque mountain slopes covered with a luxurious carpet of green plants, quiet coves with clear water and a soothing atmosphere. Rest in the village of Bali on the island of Crete - this is the best you can dream about after the gray workdays.
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Beach holidays
Beaches in the village of Bali on the island of Crete are sandy. There are only four of them, and they extend along the coastline of the bays. The sea on the most remote beach of Bali in Crete is almost always restless. There are no rocks, so the wind raises large waves. A slightly calmer element behaves on the second, if you count from the highway, the beach. Rest here mostly local people. But on the central beach, hidden from the winds, there are a lot of tourists in the season. There is also a boat pier, which is used by local fishermen. From the same pier from Bali to other settlements of Crete numerous yachts and boats are sent on excursions. And the most beautiful is the beach in the bay Evita (Karavostasi). There is only one hotel and several snack bars. But the beauty of nature in this isolated corner of the people's eyes strikes! It is worth noting that from July to August and here you can see a few dozen vacationers, so solitude is a relative concept.
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Separately it is worth mentioning about the hotels of Bali in Crete. There are about a dozen of them here, but there is only five-star hotels - Filion Suites Resort & Spa. The rest are good "troes" and private small villas. When choosing a hotel, be sure to specify its exact location. The fact is that the village itself is located on a hill, and to the beaches one must get on steep slopes. Several such hikes a day - and the joy of the trail will not remain.
Entertainment and attractions of the resort
Perhaps the main attraction of Bali on the island of Crete is an amazing cuisine. In local taverns you will be offered not only traditional Greek dishes, but also stunningly prepared seafood. From such a variety just right and be confused! The best in Bali is the tavern Psaropula. On the ground floor of this establishment, guests are treated to Greek and European cuisine, and the second floor is provided to gourmets who love seafood. Be sure to visit the Panorama tavern, which is open on the territory of the seaport, and the Golden Sun Tavern, which is an open area with banana trees growing between tables.
As for entertainment, most of them are connected with the sea. So, diving lovers can make fascinating dives to the bottom of the sea, and fishermen will be given fishing gear for a moderate fee for fishing. Bright emotions will be presented by a boat trip on a canoe. Young people will be interested in spending time at the disco.
The most striking natural landmark of the village is the cave of Gerondospilos (Melidoni). To visit this miracle of nature, you need to climb 230 meters above sea level. In this infamous cave, associated with the events of the Greco-Turkish War, the main "exhibit" is the hall, the dimensions of which are equal to 44x55 meters. The ceiling of the cave in some places has a height of up to 25 meters. Thanks to modern LED lighting, the bizarre shapes of stalactites hanging from everywhere create an unforgettable atmosphere. You can visit this landmark from March to October. The ticket costs about 5 euros.
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