On the final day of my stay upon the Island of Crete, I decided to wind down and relax by the pool at the hotel. Our flight back to London was not until late evening. The staff of Socrates were even gracious enough to allow for a "late" checkout. A very unusually and kind gesture, I'm sure you'd agree. So a massive thank you to Sofia for her hospitality and helping make our stay there so comfortable and unforgettable.
The hotel offers a spacious swimming pool as well as a separate, smaller one for the children. Full length sun beds and umbrellas were available for all the residents to enjoy.
As you walked out by the pool, there was a terraced lounge area, providing a convenient snack bar and restaurant quality food. Sports fans could also enjoy watching their favourite games via satellite TV. Other entertainment facilities included table tennis and an American pool table.
More than enough to fulfil your needs.
Bathing in the sun whilst lying down on the sunbed, I realised just how beautiful this hotel actually was. The landscape was made up of sheets of green, stunning views of the mountains far away, lush exotic palm trees and scattered flower beds.
A Mediterranean paradise as far as the eye could see. Simply magnificent!
After an hour of lazing about, I jumped into the shimmering blue water. What a rush of energy! A feeling of being transported to this tranquil alternate world where my worries simply floated away and a sense of calm immediately enveloped me!
I just lost myself in this blue haven.
Generally, I've always loved to swim and so had a 40 minute session of doing lapped lengths. A perfect way to build up your strength and stamina but in the most enjoyable way possible!
Afterwards, I had a quiet stroll down to the beach front for a late lunch before the prospect of heading home became a reality.
I decided to stopped over at the Porto Greco Bar. Situated in a perfect, romantic location by the crashing waves of the sea enclosed within a beautiful setting. I found a great vantage spot to enjoy the spectacular sea view, looking out across the clear blue waters. It was such a magical sight.
The menu was varied, offering various dishes of seafood, snacks, pizza, grilled meats and authentic Greek cuisine. And you got two cocktails for the price of one (happy hour) which was a welcome added bonus!
After sipping down two glasses of Pina Colada between me and my husband, our mains turned out to be an absolute treat too. We ended up ordering a final selection of our, by now, usual enduring favourites - Lamb Moussaka and Pork Souvlaki. Both were mouth-watering delicious, as was the norm here in Crete.
This place comes highly recommended to try out for yourself.
And so, we finished up our final meal with a strawberry delight, providing the perfect end to a truly spellbinding trip. Crete is one of the most gorgeous places I've ever visiting. Stunning vistas at every turn, such friendly locals and food simply to die for!
I love you, Crete. And I can't wait until our paths cross once again... Till next time... :)
在克里特岛最后一天，我决定留在酒店游泳池边度过轻松休闲的一天。我们飞回伦敦的航班晚上才起飞，酒店工作人员了解情况以后，破例允许我们“晚退房”。非常感谢Sofia的热情好客，让我们在岛上度过了最舒适最难忘的一周。
酒店提供一个宽敞的游泳池，以及一个分开的小儿童池。沙滩椅和遮阳伞布满游泳池四周，供酒店客人随意享用。
在游泳池傍边，有提供饮品小吃的酒吧和小餐厅。球迷也可以在酒吧通过卫星电视欣赏自己喜欢的体育盛事。其他娱乐设施还包括乒乓球和美式桌球，满足您的各种需要。
躺在沙滩椅上享受日光浴，我才意识到这家酒店的确非常漂亮有特色。近看满眼的草坪绿，远处有壮观的山脉，郁郁葱葱的棕榈树和鲜艳缤纷的花坛，处处充满了地中海风情！
躺了一个小时以后，我跳进了游泳池。蔚蓝的水在阳光底下闪烁着，在水里畅泳我感觉自己被送到了另一个世界，宁静平和的感觉包围着我，没有忧愁没有烦恼，这是一个只属于自己的蓝色天堂。
我喜爱游泳，因为它可以强身健体，更可以磨练人的意志与耐力。游泳池里的人不多，大部分都在岸上晒太阳，我在水里游了大概40分钟，非常舒畅！
离回家的现实越来越近，我决定最后一次漫步到附近海滩吃午餐。
Porto Greco 餐馆酒吧位于美丽的海边，被海浪包围着，一个非常完美和浪漫的就餐位置。坐在靠海的一边，遥望壮观的海景，清澈蔚蓝的海水，感觉非常惬意！
餐馆菜式众多，有各种海鲜，小吃，比萨饼，烤肉还有希腊传统菜式。适逢欢乐时光推广，鸡尾酒也是买一送一， 非常划算，呵呵！
我和先生喝下两杯鸡尾酒 “Pina Colada” 以后，分别点了我们最爱的希腊佳肴“Moussaka” 和“Pork Souvlaki”。两 样都是令人垂涎的美味，强烈推荐！
最后，一杯草莓雪糕杯结束了我们在希腊的最后一餐，也为这趟旅行画上了完美的句号。克里特岛是我见过的最美丽岛屿之一，处处都是风景，本地人热情好客，食物更是美味之极！
克里特岛，期待我们下次再见吧！
WOW!! This place looks incredible!! Thanks for sharing, would love to go there one day :)
I love Crete. Great pictures, thank you for posting.
You just made me wanna go away and travel!
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Beautiful photos, food, drinks and scenery...At least they gave you a late check out because I wouldn't want to leave.
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Love your blog. Island of Crete looks amazing. I'll try to go there next summer after reading your blog .👍
You won't regret it :)
WOW
The Island of Crete is beautiful , thanks for the great shots . I like the foods and beach. Thanks for sharing
Thank you for stopping by! :)
welcome
wow view!
I'd dip in the pool and vanish with the waves
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Glad my post had that effect on you, haha! Thank you for stopping by :)
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Beautiful island! Your blog makes me feel like I'm actually travelling with you. Great job! Following you.
That was always my intention from the start so thank for validating my blog with the great comment! :)
Great shots, beautiful.
Cheers!
This is amazing! I have followed your whole adventure in Crete. Thank you so much for all the high quality photos!
That's great! Hope I've shown you enough to persuade you to visit there some time.
I've enjoyed reading about a few of your days in Crete and the way you describe it along with the beautiful photos makes me want to visit Crete in the future. So happy.that you were given such an opportunity and thankful that you shared it with us all. Great read.
Thank you, @rachelmarie206! It was so sad leaving the place but holidays are just that. There will always be a "next time" to come again. Hope you also get to enjoy this wondrous place too at some point! :)
Pics are fabulous
Thanks.
Seems you was in HEAVEN the last days,.. make it the same beautiful back on earth when your back :-) Like the pics, like the atmosphere, live life like heaven.
You got it in one! Even the last day lounging at the hotel was total bliss. Thank you! :)
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It looks like a perfect getaway! Your relations are so interesting, I would love to see them more! <3
It was. I had such a relaxing holiday over there.
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It looks a great place!!!! wonderful beach, delicious food, relaxing moments, unique experience. :) :)
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Crete is really beautiful island. The photos are so nice. Thank u for shearing.
Thank you for your kind words.
A beautiful place to visit indeed. No doubt you enjoyed yourself.
Yeah, highly recommended :)
This post is awesome. I can live vicariously through the activities you've done. Kudos!
Check the place out in real life too. It's incredible. :)
Would totally love too. But my resources are currently too scarce to make that happen. If only you could share the love.......hahaha.
I would to swim in that deep blue pool and enjoy a margarita or a pina colada with a book in my hand. :D
The place is stunningly beautiful and the pictures you capture are great.
Thank you!
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Beautiful island
Thanks!
Amazing!
Beautiful pictures!
i could see myself chillax at Porto Greco Bar everyday if im there LOL
Yes! Can't get much better than this if that's the type of escapism you're looking for. :)
arggggg cant wait for my next holiday LOL
Hopefully your next adventure will bring you to wonderful South Africa.
Keep up the good posts.
Amazing Island!
wow
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I wish you a lot of Travels
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That looks like absolute paradise ! i hope you had fun!
I definitely did. Thanks for stopping by. :)
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Wow Crete looks like a wonderful place, wish I could go, good blog!
wow..
beautiful island..
beautiful beach..
delicious food..
i like it..
thanks for share
Wow that is a nice trip. I have never been there but it will be on my bucket list now. Thanks for the discovery :)
The island of Crete is on my bucket list now. I must go there at some point in my life time. Thanks for sharing the very lovely photos. Seems like u had lots of fun.
Amazing and beautiful place.. You are a lucky I have the I opportunity to visit such a place.. Hopefully one day i get the chance to explore such places and have a blast too :)
Cheers for the great adventure and i want to wish you all the best in the future.
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Nice post
wow. great pictures. you must had wonderful time over there. thank you fro sharing your experience with us
WOW... this food ... is very cool... I like it :)
Wow everything looks great and inviting the food the views perfect vacation destination the Mediterranean is a paradise of its own.
The sunbathing looks inviting and the surroundings are beautiful. That water looks too refreshing and that food, the drinks topped off with that luscious looking dessert. Makes me want to book a flight now. Cheers @rea.
I like it nice post good luck
Beautiful place and great time to spend your vacation. I am happy for you... enjoy always (even after vacation). Wish you more happiness. Thank you for sharing your experience at Crete, tit encourages us to travel and relax more. Followed you!
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Wow Awesome Place! ah i wish i could travel there and enjoy the beautiful nature and beauty of this island because i love to watch Nature as i feel comfortable to watch it @rea thanks for such amazing post and thanks for sharing your experience about this Island and their food hope to see more adventurist post from you :)
beautiful adventure.
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