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Tuck into authentic Cretan food
Prina has a couple of family-run tavernas in the village that do a nice line in authentic Cretan food. It’s a meaty... Read More
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Browse for souvenirs on Beach Road
Browse for souvenirs on Beach Road
Supermarkets here stock all the essentials, and you’ll find them all over town. Meanwhile, Beach Road – running south... 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 sharks at Crete Aquarium
See sharks at Crete Aquarium
This large, modern aquarium in Gournes plays host to over 200 species of Mediter... Read More
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Top-class beach days
Top-class beach days
The beaches here tick a lot of boxes – they're a mix of pebble and soft sand, an... 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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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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Get a load of Ancient Greek architecture
Get a load of Ancient Greek architecture
One of Crete’s oldest, and most popular, sites is the ancient Palace of Knossos.... Read More
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Hit the tiles in Hersonissos
Hit the tiles in Hersonissos
When it comes to Cretan clubbing, Malia tends to be the first name that springs ... 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
Holidays to Sissi centre around the village's natural fjord-like harbour, which is lined with traditional seafood tavernas. This north coast resort is a peaceful alternative to nearby Malia, offering relaxed swimming at small bays like Boufos Beach and Avlaki Beach instead of large commercial strips.
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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.