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Hit the tiles in Hersonissos
When it comes to Cretan clubbing, Malia tends to be the first name that springs to mind. But lesser-known Hersonissos... 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 ancient palaces in Crete. It used to be... 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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Eat traditional Greek food by the sea
Eat traditional Greek food by the sea
Stalis’s long beachfront means that many of the best restaurants and tavernas in... Read More
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Have a night out in Hersonissos
Have a night out in Hersonissos
After dark, the waterfront bars and clubs really get going. And the great thing ... Read More
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Eat traditional Greek food in the old town
Eat traditional Greek food in the old town
Away from the main strip, you can try traditional Greek goodies in the cafés of ... Read More
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Visit Knossos Palace
Visit Knossos Palace
On the outskirts of Heraklion – about 35 minutes up the road – is Knossos Palace... Read More
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Sample Cretan specialities
Sample Cretan specialities
You’ll find Greek kebabs and English favourites on the menus at the waterfront r... Read More
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Sail to Santorini
Sail to Santorini
Take the travel equivalent of killing 2 birds with 1 stone and catch the fast ca... 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 holidays to Gouves you can kick back on Blue Flag beaches overlooked by a traditional hilltop village. Plus, you're near all the major attractions of northern Crete.
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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
“Choose Sissi for the quiet side of the Cretan character. For sunset seafood dinners, sandy coves and a thoroughly relaxing atmosphere, it doesn't get much better than this.”
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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.