Crete tourist guide

Seitan Limania is one of the places that very often appears on the holiday wish lists of tourists vacationing in the area of western Crete. The popularity of this beach should not come as a surprise as it is very picturesque and photogenic. During the peak tourist season, this place is visited by hundreds of tourists every day. Unfortunately, such great popularity and the lack of a convenient descent to the beach has consequences. As in previous years, this year also systematically provides information on accidents that take place on the local hiking trail. For some of the injured people, a trip to Seitan Limania often ends with bruises and serious fractures.

Due to the increase in detected COVID-19 cases in Greece, new regulations are introduced regarding border crossing and the operation of restaurants and bars. Last Sunday, Greece reported the highest daily number of coronavirus infections with 202 cases. In the context of the number of cases in other countries, this number may seem small, but it should be remembered that so far in Greece, on average, several or a dozen or so people have been reported a day. In recent weeks, however, the number of patients has started to increase rapidly. Most cases of the disease occur especially in Attica and Thessaloniki. Also in Crete, new cases of COVID-19 are now reported almost daily. Fortunately, these are not frightening numbers, but values of 1-3 people a day. Here, too, it must be remembered that during the lockdown, single cases of disease occurred every several days.

For those who will not reach Crete this year, and miss places like Elafonisi, today we have a short film shot in this place. Taking advantage of the uniqueness of this year's season, Giannis Psaroudakis, who is the author of this clip, showed this place in a slightly less touristic shot, quite unique for the holiday period. When taking this virtual walk, it is worth noting that, apart from the beaches located within the lagoon, most places are practically empty.

Heraklion is both the capital of Crete and the largest city of the island. Despite the relatively modern buildings bustling with everyday life, it is worth adding it to your holiday plans, because you will find many interesting museums and other places worth visiting. Heraklion is also a city that is not without charming corners. It is worth mentioning, for example, the very picturesque Venetian Harbor or the city walls.

According to local media reports, the cruise for the captain of one of the passenger ferries from Gavdos to Chora Sfakion on the south-west coast of Crete ended badly. A Greek coast guard inspection revealed that there were far too many passengers on board. The port authority of Chora Sfakion has opened a preliminary investigation. Although we will have to wait for its effects, the captain of the inspected unit is already feeling the consequences of his actions and will spend the next few days in custody.

Port of Chora Sfakion

If you were wondering how many people went to Crete in July, today we have some interesting statistics provided by the Civil Aviation Service. These data are incomplete because they only take into account tourists arriving at the airport. Nikos Kazantzakis in Heraklion. Those who landed in Chania or came to Crete by sea are not included in these statements. However, it is worth getting acquainted with them, because through the airport. Kazantzakis passes the vast majority of air traffic.

The first month since Greece has opened its borders to international tourism is behind us. As predicted earlier, July, especially in the first part, was characterized by very little interest from tourists. Many people canceled scheduled vacations, some made last-minute decisions, and there were few new bookings. Somewhat more hopes were placed on domestic tourism and on changes following the opening of the borders to key Greek customers. Unfortunately, however, these predictions were not reflected in the actual decisions made by tourists. According to the president of the Association of Greek Hoteliers, this year's revenues will reach a maximum of EUR 3 billion, which, compared to the 18 billion earned in 2019, seems to be a small drop in the ocean of such anticipated revenues.

Crete is a place where Caretta caretta turtles go ashore and make their nests on some beaches in late May and early June. About 80 days after their insertion, the hatching period begins, which is happening right now. The first young turtles have already completed the most important journey from the nest to the sea. In recent hours, however, an appeal from the Archelon organization appeared in the media: turn off the lights and save the turtles.