Greece - a sunny, hospitable country is very popular among tourists attracted by a huge number of religious shrines, rich in the history of the country and a relaxed and hospitable atmosphere. It should be noted that the official religion of the country is Orthodox Christianity, which makes it especially close in spirit for our compatriots.
Travelers who plan to spend their holidays on one of the Greek islands have an acute problem, which one to choose. Polistav guides and tourist brochures, they often wonder: Rhodes or Crete - which is better? The statement of the question, perhaps, is not quite correct and it is simply impossible to get an unambiguous answer to it. In order to determine the choice, you first need to decide for yourself what is the purpose of your vacation. Do you want a dynamic holiday with visits to excursions, measured relaxation or a vibrant nightlife in the light of local discos? Or are you going to lie on the beach until you get a uniform golden tan? Consider the main capabilities of both islands to determine where to go best: to Rhodes or Crete?
Where is the warmer Rhodes or Crete?
Both islands are in the same climatic zone, so if you are going to relax in the beach season - from May to September, they will meet you with a stable temperature of about 30 ° C, a wind that makes it easier to transfer the heat and the temperature of the water that is optimal for swimming.
By the way, about bathing. Crete is washed by the gentle waters of the Mediterranean Sea, and Rhodes, in spite of its much more modest size, also Aegean. But this coast on is distinguished by calm waters, like the northern coast of Crete. Because there is better to go to fans of extreme riding on the waves. For tourists planning a quiet family vacation with children, it is better to choose cities located on other shores of the Mediterranean Sea.
Crete or Rhodes: what to choose tireless researchers?
If your vacation is fleeting, you'd better go to Rhodes : you can get around the car in and out in just a couple of days, getting acquainted with the main attractions. If you have enough time in reserve, welcome to Crete .
The significant difference between Crete and Rhodes is that it significantly exceeds its area. And its relief is more diverse, there are both plains and stony mountains. These features make walks around the island not only memorable, but also much more tedious, which again should be taken into account if you are going on a trip with children.
Where is the infrastructure best developed: Crete or Rhodes?
Numerous tourist programs and sites on the Internet promise a variety of hotels, restaurants, nightclubs, excursions. On each of the islands, everyone will find for themselves what they like - for a measured or active holiday there are adapted entire cities. However, numerous reviews of tourists at specialized forums suggest that for lovers of a relaxing holiday, Rhodes will still fit more. In Crete more opportunities for sports, extreme entertainment: surfing, diving, more
The excursion program on Crete is also more saturated, which is logical: the larger the island, the more important it is on it. Although to compare here, of course, it is meaningless - on each of them there are priceless monuments of culture and history.
Rhodes or Crete: what is cheaper?
There is also no unambiguous answer to this question. There is an opinion that prices in Crete are lower, but in general on both islands a sufficient number of hotels of different levels: from three to five stars, which allows you to plan your vacation in accordance with the budget.