Things To Do in Heraklion area
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Eat traditional Greek food in the old town
Away from the main strip, you can try traditional Greek goodies in the cafés of the old town. Classics like stuffed... Read More
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Order Ice-Cream At Lake Voulismeni
Order Ice-Cream At Lake Voulismeni
The rumour mill goes into overdrive at Lake Voulismeni. This pretty lake in the heart of Agios Nikolaos may look small... 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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Check out Agios Vassilios
Check out Agios Vassilios
The church of Agios Vassilios dates back to 1840. It’s been built in a typical C... 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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Dine in the village square
Dine in the village square
The tavernas here are really picturesque, thanks to the greenery and bougainvill... Read More
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The Whisky Bar
The Whisky Bar
A five-minute drive from Gournes will take you to the Whisky Bar, a beach-side g... 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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Aghia Pelagia
Aghia Pelagia holidays land you close to hidden coves, and put you within easy reach of Crete’s capital, Heraklion.
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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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Milatos
Milatos holidays are as energetic as strolling along a pretty harbour and dining at a handful of seafood tavernas.
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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.
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Matala
Holidays to Matala are a showcase of hippie culture, history and nature in equal measures.