The island of Crete, being the largest island of Greece, provides the best conditions for a comfortable, interesting and eventful rest. Its shores of 1600 meters long are washed by the waters of 3 seas – the Ionian, Libyan and Cretan. This is what creates an attractive atmosphere for lovers of active rest, water sports, cruises on board the ship, diving and, of course, fishing.
Fishing in Crete has always been a traditional activity for locals. It brings pleasure to both experienced professionals and beginners. A large number of various places for fishing, as well as a large number of fish species living in the waters of the seas, provide wide-ranging opportunities for fishing.
Fishing in Crete is not only an opportunity to catch delicious fish, but also an interesting pastime in close communion with nature, sports passion, the opportunity to share your experience in the company of friends and relatives.
Fishing (in Crete) may be arranged in different ways:
- 1. From the shore.
- From the boat.
- Under water.
Fishing from the Shore
The most popular and interesting activity among vacationers is fishing from the shore. For this purpose, it is enough to find a hidden place, as well as obtain necessary equipment (fishing rod, tackle, fishing bait). It can be bought or rented. Due to the high transparency of the water, the fish is quite cautious and flighty, so you need to know the features and secrets of this activity.
Crete Island is famous for its great variety of sea animals. Fishing from the boat is no less popular among tourists and locals. For this purpose, you need to rent a boat or a motor boat. In the open sea you may be engaged in:
- Drifting;
- Trolling;
- Underwater fishing.
Sea Fishing
Drifting involves fishing from a drifting boat. Its engine may be turned off or on. The most important parameter here is the speed of the vessel in relation to the tide.
Trolling is performed from a moving vessel. This allows you to cover a fairly large area of space.
In addition, the bait, while moving, looks quite natural for fish and does not arouse suspicion. In this way, you can get a good catch. After fishing you can go to the nearest restaurant, where a delicious dish will be cooked of fresh fish caught by you.
Crete is famous for its wide variety of exotic fish. Arrangement of fishing on the island takes one of the leading positions. If you need to purchase special equipment, it is not necessary to look for specialized shops. Just contact Moysidis Travel. The arrangement of fishing in Crete is one of our activities. We will offer you everything you need for successful fishing. Cooperation with qualified licensed organizations allows us to offer you a wide range of services and worthy quality of service at reasonable prices.
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