Off topic & small talk: Chatterbox (Page 822)

Falcon wrote on 01/05/2023 at 18:17:
Thanks. I'm watching some documentaries about the Greek islands and Crete has already caught my eye very positively. Actually I like rather smaller islands, but Crete has probably quite its charm. Which area is suitable for a vacation? So, a small but beautiful village, which is such a mixture of tourism and locals, would be great. And of course directly on the beach.

So you suggest rather the south, around the airport Heraklion?

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Saphira wrote on 01.05.2023 at 19:11:

Exactly, I rather suggest the south because it is warmer there for one thing and the sea is just nicer. On clear days you can see as far as Libya and if you take a rental car or scooter, you can explore the whole coast in peace with enough time. Side trips to small villages are also worthwhile, because the Cretans are a quirky little people, but also very hospitable.


Keratokampos/Kastri is very beautiful. It's a fishing village with taverns right by the sea. Of course there is also tourism in the meantime, but it keeps within limits. There is a small harbor and a crazy beach bar a bit off the beaten track. You can get down to the village via a serpentine road. Already this ride with a view of the sea is breathtaking. The nearest larger village is Ano Vianos with a few stores, cafes and a health center, if you find such things reassuring. From there you can also make excursions. Ierapetra I can also recommend, but there it is a bit more crowded. Heraklion can be reached from Keratokampos in about an hour, if you want a little more hustle and bustle, shopping or something else to see.

The locals in Keratokampos/Kastri are very open-minded and if you ever have the opportunity to be present at a family celebration, it is already an event and would probably blow up the thread "what are you eating today". I can't believe the quantities they consume. I haven't been there for a while now because of the Corona stuff, but will have to go again soon.

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Falcon wrote on 02.05.2023 at 16:06:

I've read a lot of good things about Chania now. What do you say about it?


The prices in Crete are just really not without. For a halfway decent apartment on the beach and for the flight I must expect about 4,000 €. In 14 days comes with eating out, possibly rent a car, etc. again about 2,000 €. And as I know me it will probably be more. So about 6,000 € - 7,000 € for Crete, for two people, is really a joke.

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Saphira wrote on 02.05.2023 at 18:25:

Was only in Chania for the first few years and so excited I didn't want to go to the south coast ... until I saw those and got stuck in Keratokampos. Chania has its own charm, beautiful sandy beaches and wonderful orange plantations. Absolutely worth seeing is the old town with its pretty alleys, restaurants, cafes and bars. Chania is of course a tourist hotspot.


Have now times on the basis of your 7000, - euros roughly calculated through and for overnight stay directly on the beach generously 100, - euros per day. For eating out and other expenses daily also 100, - euros and for a mid-range car 50, - euros. Without the flights I would come there for 14 days on 3500, - Euro. The flights would have to cost 3500,- Euro together to come to the total amount. So I think you can get there with much less money and can then make a princely vacation. However, of course, everyone has his own ideas of "princely".

On the south coast you can get a good apartment at the sea for about 50,- Euro. For food I never had to spend more than 30,- Euro (for 2 persons) and that was expensive and more than abundant. Including wine.

Cross your fingers that you find the right island for you.

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Falcon wrote on 02.05.2023 at 18:43:

Thanks for the tips, I'll take a closer look at it all.


Unfortunately not, the price for a good room right on the beach is about 200 a night. The prices have doubled in the last few years. Especially since we like to take an apartment instead of just a room, with only one bed. I searched a little on Google and found several articles that Crete has become much more expensive. I want to see Crete really like, but with the money you can also fly to the Maldives, so I have to think about what I do there.

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