To visit Greece - it does not necessarily mean to visit precisely Athens. And besides the capital in this legendary state a lot of interesting places. In addition, this is the very case when you can perfectly combine holidays on the lap of nature with cognitive tourism. Isn't it curious to plunge into a leisurely, the preserved ancient way of life of some town or even the village, look at the Greeks and Grekunks on ordinary everyday conditions? For example, the village of Fodel with half a hundred inhabitants on the historic island of Crete, despite such smallness and modest sizes can be proud of their history, and their crafts. Let there be no sea that, in essence, literally surrounds all Greece with its numerous islands, but there are mountains and a mountain river that gives their charm of rural Greek area. It's good to come here with kids: dimension, slowness, clean air, landscape pristine - everything is good ... Moreover, The villages are conveniently located - literally a quarter of an hour away from the airport, and from her hand to file such a visit to the beach resort - Agia Pelagia.
Those who live can not be without snow and snow joys can come to Fodele in winter. At this time of the year here, thanks to its northern location in Crete, there are very strong snowfall. True, it rains is no exception, because the climate on the island is Mediterranean. In any case, historical monuments will not go anywhere in any weather. As a rule, fans of painting and simply well-width people instantly react to a often sounding the name of the famous artist El Greco, because it is open to a visit to his house-museum. Not only by the Zdanian itself and the preserved personal belongings will attract the attention of the tourist, but a great impression of both adults and children also produce highlighted stained glass windows - reproductions of paintings. The frescoes of the Byzantine period and a curious architectural structure - the legacy of the beginning of the 14th century - have been preserved here near the House-Museum in the form of the Church of the Annunciation of the Virgin Mary. And, of course, it is impossible to leave the monastery of St. Panteleimon, who retained the traces and the heyday of the Byzantine culture, and the Turkish occupation. Miniature taverns with excellent national cuisine and colorful souvenir shops are also not losing in their attractiveness, even if the windows are autumn sadness or winter snowfall. It is from here that you can bring interesting handmade carpets with plots of Greek myths, jugs, ladies' handbags, figurines from metal, depicting so popular Olympic gods and heroes so popular around the world, but In the summer, definitely, live in Fodele (all the more families, with children) is much more comfortable : From July and September inclusive air temperature is held within +28 .. + 30. That's when. The rue of greenery is especially superb - the village surround orange, lemon and tangerine groves, as well as mixed forests, where completely different plants are adjacent: cacti and christmas trees, palm trees and mulberry. And the cozy park originates from the main rural area, in which the protective shadow of the trees provides a pleasant unhurried walk.
In such a small village, it is not worth it, of course, count on a wide variety of hotels, but there is still a choice. For example, a villa of six rooms of Greco Fodele Villas or a five-star Fodele Beach & Water Park Resort. The latter is located approximately in a kilometer from the village center, but he is just perfect for traveling with children. In addition to all the benefits of the civilization for adults there is a tennis court, spa services, sauna, fitness center. For kids - game room, nanny leaving, children's pool and - most importantly - water park of attractions. Beach on the coast can be rented a car.
