Want to live in the home of the Olympian gods? Crete

Do you remember what country you have chosen for permanent residence ancient gods? True, ancient Hellas. Ideal place for living in paradise!

A blue-presinee clear sky, warm gentle sea, beautiful beaches, azure inlets and bays, majestic mountains, steep cliffs, narrow gorges and natural springs, fertile valleys, lush olive groves, proud of the ancient pines and dark green candle cypress trees, endless vineyards, fragrant orchards and luxuriantly flowering hedges, pulsating chirping of cicadas and the smell ... the enchanting smell of the sea.

Indeed, sky dwellers were able to live a godly, with taste! It is understandable why enjoy the splendor of the current Greek seeking tourists from all over the world. Last year the country's border is crossed by more than 11 million foreigners (this is equal to the population of Greece itself). This is one of the most visited resorts in the world with a magnificent sandy coastline, surrounded by the Aegean, Ionian and Mediterranean seas. You bet! Nearly 340 days of sunshine a year! And much opportunity to have your house in such fertile ground - just a dream!

Modern Greeks - and educated at the southern temperament, discreet people, very friendly to the Russian. They live without haste, they have on their shoulders too ancient history to rush. The motto of the Greek: «Unable sure. Take care, though, let go of life itself ».

The famous Greek hospitality - a logical consequence of ancient Greek myths, describing the journey of the Olympian gods in the guise of mere mortals, incognito. To this day, every Greek master each time seeking to demonstrate their hospitality, because any visitor may well be a god in disguise (perhaps by Zeus).

In addition, the Greeks - a nation of long-livers. Scientists explain this phenomenon features local cuisine, one of the healthiest in the world (largely due to the excellent olive oil, the abundance of a variety of delicious exotic seafood, vegetables and fruit). In the hospitable restaurants and numerous taverns are waiting for you fresh expertly cooked lambs on a spit, octopuses on the coals, all kinds of oysters, shrimp and squid. Plus, born in the depths of the Greek brandy cellars

«Metaxa

» young and sparkling wines - white, pink, red - jovial generous gifts of Dionysus.

Homeland handsome gods and mythical heroes rich in carefully stored in the aftermath of the Millennium historic monuments of ancient culture, civilization, philosophers and poets. Acropolis in Athens with the Parthenon, the symbol of Greece, and Erehfeinonom, the temple of Athena and Poseidon. Olympia , where since prehistoric times were held every four years Olympic Games in honor of Zeus. Island of Rhodes, where, according to legend, was a famous

Colossus of Rhodes

, one of the wonders of the world of the ancient world. Mycenae, where the royal palace and the majestic fortress with «Lion Gate». Amazing Delphi, with their echoes, where the famous oracle and the priests of the god Apollo to interpret the mysterious prophecies. All transfer is impossible.

Particularly interesting Crete, the largest of the Greek islands. Incidentally, the Greek word «Crete» feminine (Crete). Smiling, but serious, subtle, elegant, with red earth, white houses and pink tops of the mountains, not striking at first sight the brightness of the caller, and into the mind slowly and deeply. The land of the great beauty that will forever remain in memory. The island is washed by two seas: the North Aegean Sea (on the European maps - Cretan), followed by Attica and the Peloponnese, and in the south - Libyan, followed by the coast of Africa. Here is the largest gorge in Europe - National Park Samaria. In Crete, in addition to historical sites, visited by a great many monasteries and temples, including modern. Today, every Cretan, who managed to get rich, necessarily builds on the hill, closer to God, their church or chapel.

Greek myths say that Crete - the very birthplace of Zeus, the lord of gods and men. There still remain deep caves (an hour's drive from Heraklion), where he not only was born but grew up (her mother hid her infant Zeus from the wrath of his own father). In Crete matured brought thunder and the beauty-Europe, stealing it from the Phoenicians. It is from Crete made his last fateful flight of Icarus.

At the same island three thousand years ago

Daedalus built the palace of Knossos

famous king of Crete Minos, the son of Zeus and Europe, with an ingenious trap-maze for carnivorous monsters half human-half bull Minotaur. This great piece of engineering of 1400 rooms and halls on five levels (two of which are underground), with communications and water supplies, the United endless passages, corridors, stairways and light wells with murals. Knossos were a commercial and religious center of the island. And King Minos, according to myth, was an exceptionally wise and fair judge, and a copy of his throne symbolically stands today at the International Court in The Hague.

Minoan Palace, the maze is located 5 km from the present capital of Crete , Heraklion, received its name from the name of Hercules, has committed to Crete, one of his feats. This is also an ancient city known from the Neolithic era. Here is the most important archaeological museum in Greece, with a unique sarcophagus of Agia Triada (Holy Trinity), Morosini fountain with carvings of nymphs and tritons riding on dolphins, are extremely beautiful famous Venetian walls. On the stove, the graves of the Greek writer Nikos Kazantzakis carved it became known to the whole world the words: «I have nothing on hope, I fear nothing, I am free» ...

The unique climate, luxury kitchen, carefully preserves the traditions of friendly people, the main value of which since the ancient civilization is man's life, the calm tranquility of the atmosphere and a positive emotional disposition, a stable political and economic situation in the country as a whole always attract people who are interested in purchasing housing, land plots and finished buildings. After all, buying property in Greece, in addition you get sea, sun, healthy air and escape from the bustle (as in the Greek island will surprise you at all no need to lock up and car and house). Greek atmosphere restore lost in the tumultuous city life force. And maybe coming to the home of the gods, the people themselves are able to become like gods?

You can choose an apartment, a lovely apartment, Maisonnette (apartment on two levels, connected by a staircase of inside), bungalows (one-story single family house) town house (home to several families), Villa (house with a garden and park), or land from a huge number of options offered for sale.

Land prices in Greece , of course, vary. The highest - on the popular seaside resorts in the suburbs of cities millionaires Athens and Thessaloniki. But even in the most prestigious locations prices can not be compared with records unthinkable Rublyovka. Property in Greece are relatively inexpensive, and it opens up great opportunities for the middle class. Besides, it can get here is not only a person with a residence permit, but any foreign citizen (not even a permanent resident in the country).

Who knows, maybe our grandchildren will be able to sit in a cozy tavern on the waterfront of the patriarchal Cretan village, the cradle of ancient myths and enjoying the warmth of a tender of the setting sun, smell the sea breeze cocktails and resting greens, drink a glass of superb Cretan wine from grapes grown nearby, for neighboring hill, near his home?

Source: Learn more: +30-69-44-585-970 island of Crete, Heraklion city


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