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Kato Zakros
Lassithi Eastern Crete Resort Greece. Accommodation & Lodging.
Holidays - Vacation
The eastern
corner of Crete is known as being the most uncpoilt area of the
island. It has a great deal more to offer than "sun, sea and sand",
it offers a real insight into the way the Cretan people live.
It is therefore ideal for the individual traveler.
Eastern Crete is one of the safest areas in the world, the
criminality rate has always been particularly low, almost naught.
The experts claim that here you should search for the different,
calm and smiley landscape of eastern Crete!
If you seek peace and quiet, isolated beaches, taverns and 'cafenions'
frequented by the locals, a chance to participate in all local
events, then this is for you!
We want ουr visitors to really experience our traditions and
culture, to meet the locals and take part in festivals of singing
and dancing and, of course, sample the real local cuisine.
We have found ουr best means of advertisement to be word of mouth
and see clients returning year after year, which proves that ουr
policy works.
Being one of the most southerly parts of Europe, Crete enjoys
over 300 days of sunshine each year! In the summer months, the
heat is alleviated on the north coast by the breezes of the "Meltemi".
The start of the break-up of the long, dry months usually begins at
the end of October. January and February form the real winter, yet
often have lovely bright, sunny, warm days.
Cretan
Culture East vs. West
Crete is the fifth largest island in the Mediterranean Sea, and as
most lands and nations of the world, there many idiosyncrasies and
differences between different areas. Crete is no exception.
The west is a mountainous region, with deep gorges and forests which
have snow in the winter. The most notable cities are Xania and
Rethymno, which are both located next to the sea in the northern
side of the island.
To the east the terrain is more rocky and wild. Cliffs and high
buffs are abundant, as well as high mountains and caves. Notable
cities are Agios Nikolaos and Sitia which are in the north
east, Zakros and Ierapetra which are in the south east. The
majority of the communities however are still in the multitude of
villages that sprout up everywhere, and their history stretches into
antiquity.
Fact is that the west is much more condensed in population, and has
been concentrated on to much greater degree throughout history by
communities of people. The east has for the most part been left
alone and forgotten, and only in the past 100 years has it seen any
changes.
Certain differences in views exist between the Eastern and the
Western inhabitants. The westerners are decisive that they are the
“true” Cretans while they believe that the easterners are
more Turkish than Greek. The easterners share the opposite view
entirely, boasting that they are most in touch with Cretan
culture and keepers of the old ways of Crete. Nobody can
tell either side any different, for Cretans are ferociously stubborn
in their views!
Westerners are avid keepers of the Vendetta. The Vendetta is a
custom passed down to Crete from the Venetians when they were
occupying Crete. (“aha!” say the easterners. They are keeping a
Venetian custom so they are not true Cretans!) The Vendetta is the
continued wars between certain families. For example back in the
1700’s somebody stole a donkey from one family, and the insult is
never forgotten! Westerners stoically keep their word and wouldn’t
dream of going back on a promise. The men are far from being
“sensitive” and this creates a lot of “macho” attitudes regarding
almost anything. But this is no cause for alarm. No real hatred
exists between them in most cases, however they feel as if they
should prove their masculinity at all times.
Easterners are much more liberated and laid back. No one can
rush an Easterner! Everything has its pace and rhythm. This can be
frustrating to a visitor who is used to the pace of the modern
world. Something that would take an hour to take care of back home,
might even take a full day to accomplish in Crete! That is
probably another reason why the Cretans live to a nice ripe
old age (aside from their healthy diet and lifestyle,) they are
blissfully free of set schedules and stress related to work.
Easterners search for any excuse to celebrate, and they have many
festivals. The wine festival in August (a custom that comes from the
ancient days where the Cretans used to pay homage to the Olympian
God Dionysus), the Raki Making Festival in the fall, the Kornaria
(arts festival) named after their poet Vitzenzos Kornaros,
all summer long, and many other celebrations. One aspect that
connects both areas is the hospitality of the people and
friendliness one discovers upon meeting them.
Now between these two sides of Crete, lies the province of Heraklion,
in Central Crete. It remains neutral in views. This part of Crete is
much more industrious than the west or the east. Where the Eastern
and Western inhabitants are mostly farmers, fishermen, and shop
owners, central Crete is known to be more worldly and business
oriented.There is nowhere on Crete, however, that lacks historical
significance.
The west boasts the Gorge of Samaria, the impressive Venetian ports,
and remains of a plethora of Islamic architecture.
Central Crete is proud of the awe inspiring Minoan city,
Knossos, out of which many legends and myths such as the
Minotaur, and the mighty hero Theseus who with the help of the
king’s daughter prevailed against the confusing and dangerous
machinations of the famous Labyrinth. Heraklion has much to offer in
the way of entertainment and points of historical significance.
The east is home to the king of the Olympian Gods, Zeus. He is said
to have been born in a cave up in the Lassithi Mountains, in
a cave that has up to today to have been explored fully! Agios
Nikolaos used to have a bottomless lake and they were quite
proud of it, until a man by the name of Jacques Kousto proved that
there was a bottom to their lake and also many tanks and leftover
war machines that were thrown in there from the Nazi’s! (All the
junk has been since cleared away, and the lake still gives the
impression that it is bottomless, and some say that there is a point
at the bottom of the lake the connects to Santorini)
Sitia is home to one of the greatest poets of all time, Vitzenzos
Kornaros. Kornaros lived in Sitia during the Venetian rule in
Crete in the late Renaissance. His most significant work is the epic
poem Erotocrito, which is said that Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet”
was inspired from it. A few miles south of Sitia lies the famous
Itanos, the ancient Minoan city that sunk into the sea
during the eruption of Santorini’s volcano.
Next to Itanos is the most famous beach in all of Crete,
Vai. The largest palm tree forest in Europe opens up to a
fascinating white beach, and it attracts thousands of visitors every
year.
Wherever you choose to go, East, West, or Central Crete,
it is assured you will find an abundance of interesting people and
traditions, Cretan hospitality and atmosphere!
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