15th of AUGUST IN CRETE

One of the most important Bank Holidays in Greece is the 15th of August. Celebrating the grace of Virgin Mary, as well as the remebrance of an historical event, the sinking of the Battleship "Elli" in Tinos on the 15th of August 1940, by an Italian submarine.
This day for the whole country not only has religious and historical meaning, but for the modern Greeks marks the week of summer holidays.

During the weeks before and after the 15th, all beaches will be crowded, beach bars will be packed with people having fun.
Therefore as exeperienced travelers would do if they want to visit Crete during this time, please make prior reservations practically for everything. Not only for accomodation, where even the doghouses will be overboked, but restaurants, clubs, sunbeds, make arrangements, and you will have a far better time than the rest.
For the visitor of Crete, these days of August offer the possibility to be able to visit monasteries that are all over the island. Monks will be more than happy to offer you a cup of coffee, a glass of wine and talk about the history of the place. If interested in that it will be a unique opportunity.
Moreover during mid August as the travelers are quite a lot, many towns in Crete organize festivals, concerts and other cultural activities that will entertain the visitor.

If you have not yet decided to visit Crete, moreover, if you have not visited Crete yet, now is the time.
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