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Check out Agios Vassilios
The church of Agios Vassilios dates back to 1840. It’s been built in a typical Cretan style, with faded cobblestone and... Read More
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Watch Greek dancing
Watch Greek dancing
Kokkini Hani isn’t a stay-up-all-night kind of resort, but there are a few places to have fun once the sun goes down. A... Read More
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Explore the shops
Explore the shops
Piskopiano has a couple of mini-markets, but there are more shopping options at ... Read More
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Enjoy moussaka at a beachside restaurant
Enjoy moussaka at a beachside restaurant
Analipsi village is five minutes’ walk away and boasts half-a-dozen authentic Gr... Read More
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Drink chilled beer on the waterfront
Drink chilled beer on the waterfront
Analipsi village, five minutes’ walk away, is where you’ll find laid-back little... Read More
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Discover the Milatos Cave
Discover the Milatos Cave
To get to Milatos Cave, it’s a 10-minute hike up a rocky path. When you get insi... Read More
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Visit Malia’s Minoan Palace
Visit Malia’s Minoan Palace
Just 3 kilometres outside of Malia, you’ll find the ruins of one of the largest ... Read More
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Quaff a carafe in Archanes
Quaff a carafe in Archanes
The mountain village of Archanes has been in the summer holiday business since t... Read More
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Hang out on Malia’s main beach
Hang out on Malia’s main beach
Malia’s Glozanie Beach is full of atmosphere, packed to the rafters with sun-see... Read More
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Destinations in Heraklion area
Top Destinations
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Aghios Nikolaos
Aghios Nikolaos holidays promise pristine beaches, swanky shops and Mirabello Bay views with lashings of authentic Greek island culture.
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Amoudara
Holidays to Amoudara offer up a massive, action-packed beach, and family-friendly nightlife.
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Stalis
Holidays to Stalis put you in a laidback Greek resort town that’s also close to the action without ever feeling hectic. It sits between lively Malia and buzzing Hersonissos, so you can dip into their nightlife and shops whenever you like, then retreat to Stalis’ beaches when you want something calmer.
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Piskopiano Village
Holidays to Piskopiano Village dish up a slice of real Crete. You get awe-inspiring views, plenty of authentic tavernas – and sandy beaches close by.
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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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Prina
Prina holidays take you to a tiny mountainside village in rural Crete, where life revolves around rustic tavernas and village shops. As for nightlife, Agios Nikolaos is just up the road.
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Lyttos Beach
Holidays to Lyttos Beach put a long stretch of powder-soft sand on your doorstep. You've got the friendly bars and restaurants in the village of Analipsi next door, too. Plus, lively Hersonissos is just along the road.