Summer Holiday Tips for Crete

Heading to Crete, Greece in this summer can be exciting with a little planning and some knowledge about the beautiful island. If you are in a search for the sun, a summer trip to Crete can be a good option. 

Beaches

There are numerous beautiful beaches in Crete where you can visit and have fun. The party capital of Grete is Malia where many exiting beaches are available to explore. You will be pleased to know that most of the beaches are designed by keeping in mind party and celebration. The crystal clear blue water and white sand are really superb. Moreover, there is fun and entertainment alongside the beaches. Food and drink is also available so you can have a lot of things to enjoy your good time. Regular parties and DJs start up after sunset. You can easily mingle with the crowd as locals have very friendly nature. 

The main beach of Malia is Dolphin Beach offering beautiful views on the island. It is a right spot to soak up and relax under the sun as well party at night. Malia is also known as home of the famous beach bars. There are many resorts where you can find beach bars offering some local drinks as well. Try out some of the tasty dishes of Crete to feel amazed about this place. You can relax and enjoy your time on this beautiful island without worrying about your day-to-day busy life. A tour on the island is a perfect summer planning away from the stressful environment.

There are some restrictions as well on the beach to maintain the proper decorum for tourists so that they do not face any trouble. For instance, it is prohibited by the law to sunbath nude on Greek beaches. Sign posts are also installed at different places warning people to not do those things which are illegal. The Greek police are very strict and they take actions on wrong behavior and illegal activities quickly. So, it is better to stay on the safer side follow the rules and regulation.

Food and Drink

There is something special on Crete for food lovers. Many dishes are available to choose from and enjoy your good time. Orektiko or meze is served in many restaurants. It is simply delicious that you can try with some interesting drinks. You can try some of the following dishes Tyropita, tiganita, Tzatziki, Dolmadakia, Taramosalata, Fava, Spanakopita, Garides Saganaki, Horta etc. Check out them in some of the restaurants on the island and eat them with fabulous drinks. Wine and beer also exciting that you should taste. Wine-making in the country is very ancient. Try drinks with food to spend some good time. 

Night Out 

If you are with your friends, you can plan a night out in Crete as there are many thrilling bars and clubs out there to have fun. Greeks love parties and entertainment; so they dance and sing all the night, mostly during weekends. So, what are you waiting for! Look for some exciting villas in Crete and plan your tour.

Delicacy in Spanish Food & Drink for Gourmets

If you are a foodie like me who loves to taste different kinds of dishes with hard or soft drinks, never miss any opportunity to travel Spain. The country is popular for its delicious food and awesome beverages. It’s not more than even a month when I visited the wonderful country of Europe, Spain and enjoyed my holidays. What I like most about this place is that the people are so friendly and helpful. They are ready to provide all types of assistance to tourists. 

Food is the national mania in Spain. However, if you are not familiar with the Spanish language, you may come across a problem of choosing the best meal as most of the menus are in Spanish. So, you can take help from the waiter and translate the names of recipes into English and order the relevant ones. Explanation of Spanish culture for food and drink can make you hungrier. 

Spanish chefs are at the forefront of modern European cooking. Many innovative cuisines are made by them. While visiting some of the amazing attractions of the country, I went to a few restaurants like El Palacio, Ca n'Alfredo, Restaurante Can Fabes and Restaurante Neichel. As I traveled throughout the country for my one month long tour, I reached many places and tasted their traditional cuisines.

Breakfast, Sandwiches and Snacks 

The popular traditional breakfast (desayuno) of Spain is chocolate con churros – often known as a Spanish doughnut, is a type of fried-dough pastry. It is served with thick drinking coffee or chocolate. Some cafes and bars serve pastries and cakes (pasteles and bollos), toast and croissants, and crusty sandwiches with a wide variety of fillings. 

Bars, Raciones and Tapas 

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Tapas are a wide range of snacks, appetizers in Spanish cuisine. They can be hot (like chopitos, which are fried or battered) or cold (like mixed cheese and olive). There are small portions of food that conventionally served free with drinks in bars.

Most of the bars offer specialty; particularly Spaniards will usually go to various bars and consider their flavor. In bars Russian salad and pre-friend potatoes are served. Apart from some crisps and olives, sometimes tapas are offered with drinks these days. But you have to pay extra for tapas commonly around €1.50 – 4 for per portion.

There is a regional variation as well in tapas, which are called as pintxos (or pinchos) in the northern Spain. Popular places for tasty tapas in Spain include Cádiz, Madrid, Seville, San Sebastián, León, Granada and Logroño. Tapas are really yummy that you must try during your tour. 

Wine and Beer

Trying out some of the excellent wines in Spain can be a great experience. More than 50% of Europe’s vineyards are found in Spain and drinking vino is also superb. At lunchtime, a small pitcher or a glass of wine is served which is commonly included in the menu; or else, wines in restaurants start from around €5–10 per bottle. Beer is almost lager, although a few breweries are made wheat beers, stout-style brews etc.

A tour to Spain is incomplete without booking a suitable Spain villas. It can make your tour convenient and ensure that you hire an accommodation nearby the main tourist attractions including famous bars and restaurants.