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Have a night out in Hersonissos
After dark, the waterfront bars and clubs really get going. And the great thing about Hersonissos is that all the... Read More
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Try authentic Cretan cuisine on the village square
Try authentic Cretan cuisine on the village square
Kamilari has a handful of rustic tavernas around the quaint village square. They’re all about authentic Cretan food and... Read More
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Visit the ruins of the Palace of Knossos
Visit the ruins of the Palace of Knossos
The 4,500-year-old Minoan ruins at Knossos are 15 minutes’ drive away. Greek leg... Read More
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See the old leper colony on Spinalonga Island
See the old leper colony on Spinalonga Island
It’s just a 15-minute boat ride from the harbour to Spinalonga Island, a strange... Read More
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Migomis Restaurant, 20 Nikou Plastira St
Migomis Restaurant, 20 Nikou Plastira St
Set slightly up the hill, which means sweeping views of the lake, this upmarket ... Read More
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Spend the night at Ag Nik’s harbour
Spend the night at Ag Nik’s harbour
Ag Nik is a sophisticated resort but at night it likes to let its hair down. You... Read More
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See Malia’s Minoan Palace
See Malia’s Minoan Palace
The Minoan Palace of Malia is just 5 minutes’ drive outside of Malia. Legend has... Read More
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Make a night of it on 25 Martiou Street
Make a night of it on 25 Martiou Street
Nightlife tends to stay pretty relaxed in Aghios Nikolaos – most people head to ... Read More
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Destinations in Heraklion area
Top Destinations
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Amoudara
Holidays to Amoudara offer up a massive, action-packed beach, and family-friendly nightlife.
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Gouves
On Gouves holidays, you get two for the price of one. First, there’s, the seaside resort of Kato Gouves, which is known for its sandy Blue Flag beaches. Then there’s the traditional village of Ano Gouves on the hillside above. The Cretaquarium is also nearby. It’s one of Europe's largest aquariums, and it’s particularly popular with families.
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Kokkini Hani
Holidays to Kokkini Hani take you to a laid-back place between Heraklion and Hersonissos. This super trio guarantees beaches, designer shops and lots of Minoan ruins.
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Malia
Malia's known for up-all-night partying and great beaches. But behind the big personality, holidays to Malia offer up a sensitive side, too – with sugarcube churches and laid-back tavernas in the hidden old town.
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Sissi
Sissi holidays offer a peaceful alternative to Malia, the neighbouring party hub. Here, things revolve around the natural fjord-like harbour and the beaches, like Boufos Beach and Avlaki Beach. And before you ask ‘where is Sissi, Crete?’, it’s on the northern coast, about a 45-minute drive from Heraklion.
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Koutouloufari
Holidays to Koutouloufari give you the best of both worlds – peaceful and authentic surroundings, plus easy access to lively towns like Hersonissos.
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Ierapetra
Holidays to Ierapetra take you to sandy beaches and historic fortresses in one of the most southern towns in Europe.
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Kamilari
Holidays to Kamilari take you to a picturesque hilltop village in southern Crete. Eat your way round the authentic tavernas and kafenions, before chilling out on the beach down the road.
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Gournes
Holidays to Gournes offer up barefaced beauty, ancient treasures and pindrop-peaceful beaches. Plus, you've got easy access to the nightlife that buzzes along Crete's north coast.
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Matala
Holidays to Matala are a showcase of hippie culture, history and nature in equal measures.