Bali, Rethimno
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關於Bali, Rethimno
Bali (Greek: Μπαλί) is in Rethymno Prefecture on the island of Crete in Greece. It has several beaches of varying size and countless hotels and apartment complexes.
Bali, Rethimno旅遊指南
城市概覽
Balí is not named after the Indonesian island. An educated local said that it is from the word "Vali" that means "Prince" This contradicts the Lonely Planet's guide book that says it is from the old Turkish word for "Honey" (honey was produced there during the period of Turkish rule). Wearing black is a local custom and you'll see both men and women do it. Cretans are mainly orthodox Christians, so most shops outside of pure tourists villages like Balí close on Sundays, though restaurants are open also on Sundays.
如何抵達
Heraklion and Rethemnon both have ports and Heraklion has an airport. You can get from these towns to Balí by bus or taxi from there. You can garner the bus schedules either through the website of the local bus company e-ktel or get it through Google Maps, which is less reliable. From the bus stop at the main road it is 2 kilometres to the village centre. From there, you can walk, take the Little Train or take a Taxi. Try fitting the schedule in with the Little Train that runs around Balí. If it's really hot just wait in the shade until the little train comes, so you don't have to walk in the sun into town. There are no benches, and the concrete slab where the train stops is hard, so a soft seat pad will come in handy if there's a long wait. Some tour operators like Ving.no do not include nor offer bus transfer to and from the Heraklion airport, so keep the taxi fare of €50 or more in mind. You can order a taxi in advance on-line, but the price seems to be higher than when you get a taxi ups arrival.
當地交通
Using a taxi isn't very practical for short trips, since they must be ordered from Rethemnon or Irakleo. Use the little train if possible if you want to avoid walking when the sun is too bright. The little train is not just a tour - it is a practical way of getting around Balí. Wait at one of the signs or hail it anywhere and get in when it stops, the conductor will look you up on one of the next stops and sell you a ticket. There are several companies that offer rental cars (and scooters) in Balí, so you should be able to compare prices. Remember to bring an international driver's licence if you come from a non-EU/Schengen-agreement country. Wearing a helmet while driving a motorcycle is mandatory, but not too strictly enforced, but remember that your health-insurance may be void if you have an accident while not wearing a helmet.
體驗活動
Diving: Go on an arranged dive, or get your International Padi divers licence at Hippocampus diving centre. Go to the port and follow the sign next to the cruise booking office. There are also day long excursions by boat to other beaches and towns. Some include lunch. Book at the harbour or in one of the booths close to the more remotely situated hotels. Swim Stand-up paddle Snorkel Cruise
購物
There are lots of "tourist shops" all over the village that sell souvenirs, food and beach-stuff. Go to the bigger towns Heraklion and Rethemnon for all other shopping. Don't go to Heraklion or Rethemnon on Sunday for shopping as everything is closed.
美食
Don't expect all bars/restaurants to accept credit cards. There is an ATM on the road up from town (Between the doctor's office and Mythos restaurant), so withdraw before you dine. Posto Café Snack Bar (In the middle of the harbour). Serves hot and cold meals and drinks, and has both an Internet-enabled PC and Wi-Fi. Has vegetarian options, and the menu is written in several languages. The staff speak many languages. It is covered, so the entire restaurant is shaded from the sun.
飲品與夜生活
Don't come to Balí for the wild parties that last all night long as they don't seem to exist. There are other destinations (and other Greek islands) that have a more happening party scene. There are two nightclubs: Crazy town on the main road close to town and the Highway club (outdoors) closer to the main road. These open at 22:30. Crazy town is a western-themed disco is supposed to be oriented towards a younger clientèle than the Highway Club. Drinks cost €5. Raki is the local grape-derived spirit, which is somewhat similar to grappa. The local wine is Retsina, a dry white wine.
住宿
Athina apartments (+30 2834094230) has relatively large apartments. They are simple, but new and spotlessly clean and all rooms has a patio or veranda with chairs and a table and clock radio in the room. Aircondition is available. Has a house restaurant (also spotlessly clean) for the hotel guests that serves breakfast and dinner, and a few drinks. A nice, small, well kept pool with deck-chairs and a bar open a few hours from around 16:00. Friendly staff that speaks many languages. Bar and restaurant opening hours seems to be loosely followed guide. Some of the hotels are very remotely situated and a long way from the beach (like “The Stone Village”), while others are beach front. Look them up before you decide on a hotel. People camp in caravans close to the beach as well. Uncertain if these campers are tourists or guest workers (many of these are from eastern Europe).
順遊推薦
Go to the bigger towns Heraklion and Rethemnon for shopping — though beware that everything there will be closed on Sunday. Use the little train up to the main road and remember to buy a rerun ticket from the attendant in the booth before entering the bus. Both Heraklion and Rethemnon bus-stations are fairly well organized and has some of its most important information written in English and German on signs/monitors. The buses are modern, well maintained and have air-conditioning on a comfortable level that shouldn't give you a cold. Heraklion can be a good starting point for island hopping by boat, since it has an active port next to the bus station.
城市概覽改寫自 Wikipedia，旅遊指南來自Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA)。照片來自 Wikimedia Commons.