Wednesday, September 22, 2010

A fantastic holiday in greek Plakias and surrounding areas

A part of Crete, where the living is easy, simple and unpretentious - the small village of Plakias is one of the most remote areas of the island, tourists can find a smooth and quiet holiday in Crete. Over time, this level of popularity among tourists to Plakias allowed an average area of recreation that the traditional charm of its earlier days was maintained. Tourists who visit the island to enjoy their holiday in Crete, usually located in the inhabitants of Plakiasfull preparation for the holidays and festivals are held throughout the year. Small villages, in particular, enjoy the festive activities as a way together, and have a good time with the villagers and tourists.

When all the preparation done on the ceremonies, there is always time for the holiday tourist. Swimming, sailing and diving are at the top of the list for visitors and guests. Sunbeds and umbrellas are not free, as in Greece, the manWho owns the sea can be required to pay, then a stretch of beach. The owner of the chairs and umbrellas to keep their land temporarily acquired in clean, what a fee to use its product. Otherwise, it will be in trouble with the tourist police. The prices you charge depends on the location of the beach and what it offers, toilets, showers, and easy access to tavernas and cafes.

What makes it so fun and unique Plakias in Crete on holiday celebrationsThe island many customs that have been established over the years carried out by residents. Tourism has changed some of these costumes since 1970, but in smaller villages and remote areas as Plakias, many are still there.

One of the most popular holidays in Crete, Crete's Spring Carnival. Stark Islands rooted in ancient ceremonies, the carnival was a party to send the island, roots and shoots for growth in the world. During 'Carnival Island, locals and visitors dressed in masks, dating from the beginning and satirical comedy like the sight of harlequin New Orleans during its Mardi Gras Greece. A history of the panels were originally jumping and dancing to ward off evil spirits. The carnival near Plakias Rethymnon is one of the biggest carnival of the island. Many carnival traditions and must also be followed by three weeks before Easter, called for local visitors ("Apokries"):

• The festival begins with the fun and masked by historically Dionysus, god of wine. The festival follows the recent celebration of Greek Orthodox Easter holiday.
• The second week of Apokries allows the individual to eat meat every day, even on days of fasting.
• The ceremonies and festivities beginning on the second Thursday of the week Tsiknopempti known as Carnival. The meat is everywhere the information filled with smoke in the air for all the hard boiledDay has come.
• masks begin to appear, and the start of Carnival shares are held. Bars and taverns are all types of costumes available for rent are filled.
Carnival the third week is "Tyrini" where you do not eat meat, but dairy products are allowed.
Carnival apokria ends on the first day of Lent, called Rose Monday. Country picnics will be held on that day, with all the fine home-made flying dragonthis special holiday in Crete.

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