\ntemperatures seldom lower than 16o<\/sup> C and on a good
\nday above 20o<\/sup> C. The island has an average of 300
\ndays with sunshine per year. January and February is the rainy season (good for
\nthe farmers) but the tropical showers seldom destroy your whole day. God is
\ntaking an hour of your time and you can enjoy the sunny hours afterwards.<\/p>\n
Being the cradle of Europe there are many historical places that you can
\nvisit. There’s Knossos, the archaeological Museum, and there’s the
\ngreen countryside with botanical beauties that you’ll find only on
\nCrete.<\/p>\n
The friendly Cretans are working in the olive groves or picking the oranges,
\nso Crete is alive during the winter and there are not so many tourists. The
\nlocals have time for you and if you like it “siga siga” (no stress)
\nthan you should visit Crete in the winter.<\/p>\n
The island offers all sorts of activities, like guided walking tours, biking
\ntours, you can rent a car for your trips and let’s not forget the diving
\nexcursions.<\/p>\n
A good contact point is a local adventure club named Kalypso Rocks
\nPalace.<\/p>\n
Let’s stick to the diving where we started this article.<\/p>\n
There are dives from the shore or boat starting from an old natural (pirate)
\nharbour that is situated near Hotel Kalypso Cretian Village. The diving scenery
\nhere is perfect and the visibility underwater is 20-25 metres, making the
\nLibyan Sea the clearest ocean of Europe.<\/p>\n
You’ll see plenty of fish: Groupers, Octopus, Shrimps, Sea Stars, Sea
\nbrass, Sponges, Morenos, Corals, etc. Look for them in the numerous small
\ncanyons, caves or along the mountain walls. Crete is not comparable with top
\ndiving destinations, but by European standards it’s a very good
\nlocation.<\/p>\n
Your gear can be provided and on request accommodation in the hotel or in a
\npension in Plakias for a reasonable price.<\/p>\n
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