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The Marianthi is ideally situated for exploring Crete and all it has to offer, from its fantastic coastline with its long sandy beaches and secluded coves to the wonderful mountain scenery, unspoilt villages frozen in time, lush valleys with fields of colourful wild flowers, spectacular caves with stalagmites and stalactites and deep rocky gorges carving their way through the landscape to the sea.
The rich natural beauty of the island is enhanced by its historical wealth. Byzantine Churches, Monasteries and Nunneries each with their own fascinating history such as the Arkadi Monastery and world famous Archaeological sites dating from the Minoan period such as the Palace of Knossos, which was home to King Minos and the legendary Minotaur. The enigmatic Phaistos Disk, which still defies translation was also excavated on Crete.
Whether you choose to enjoy your stay closeby in the locality of Platanias and Rethymno and enjoy its fine sandy beaches or you wish to explore the wider area by car or organised excursions by coach or boat, you will not be disappointed.
The town of Rethymno, with its picturesque Venetian Harbour framed by waterside restaurants, cafes and bars, and its 'Old Town', a maze of tiny shopping streets is only a 10 minute bus ride away.
The south coast of Crete is only an hour by car, Heraklion is also an hour to the east and Chania is an hour to the west by car or coach.
Truly, Crete has something to offer every traveller in every season. Travel through a landscape where myth mingles with reality, where Zeus and Crete's ancient gods are still remembered.
Links :
www.nat-adv.gr (Nature & Adventure)
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