点评:After reading the novel The Island many years ago I felt it was a must to visit here and I am glad I took the opportunity. I just wish it had been ten years ago maybe.
It seems to have been turned into a money maker which I understand in terms of economy but also it feels not entirely in keeping with the mood of the place.
Building work seems to expanding this side of things at the 'entrance' too. The cafe is very expensive. I was well prepared for this as I was on a full day excursion including other places and the guide had told us to take food and drink from Elounda with us.
Having said that I had a lovely hour or so exploring and as I made the short hike to the top there were certain areas I barely saw anyone. It has a peaceful yet melancholy atmosphere up there. The views are lovely. There is an easier path that does a circular walk around the perimeter at the bottom which I also did.
Wear trainers and definitely have sensible shoes. Even with trainers on there were some very sketchy bits and the cobbles on the paths were slippy in the sunshine as I came back down from the top.
Be forewarned if taking anyone who might struggle with mobility/accessibility it might not be for them especially since there isn't much shade or space for shaded rest. They might want to stay in Elounda/Plaka and have a long lunch!
Take swimming things and have a dip by the cafe; the water looked very nice!
翻译:多年前读完小说《岛》之后,我就觉得一定要来这里一趟,很高兴自己抓住了这个机会。只可惜要是能早十年来就好了。
这里似乎已被打造成一个赚钱的场所,从经济角度来讲这可以理解,但这种做法似乎与这里的氛围不太相符。
在“入口”处,建筑工程也似乎正在扩建中。那里的咖啡馆价格极其昂贵。我对此做了充分准备,因为当天我们有一整天的游览行程,还会去其他地方;导游也嘱咐我们要从埃洛unda带上食物和饮料。
话虽如此,我还是花了一个多小时好好探索了一番。当我沿着小路登上山顶时,有些区域几乎看不到任何人。那里的氛围宁静却又带有一丝忧郁。景色也非常迷人。此外还有一条较为平缓的小路,可以沿着山脚绕行一圈,我也走了那条路。一定要穿运动鞋,最好再带一双合适的鞋子。即便穿着运动鞋,途中仍有一些路段相当难走;从我山顶下来时,阳光下的石板路也格外湿滑。
如果打算带行动不便或需要特殊协助的人一同前往,请务必提前知晓:这里可能并不适合他们,尤其是因为这里几乎没有阴凉处,也没有可供休息的遮蔽空间。他们或许更适合留在埃洛乌达或普拉卡,好好享用一顿丰盛的午餐!带上游泳用品,去咖啡馆旁边游个泳吧;水看起来真不错呢!