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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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Hersonissos
Holidays to Hersonissos give you 3 sandy beaches, 2 fun waterparks and 1 very lively waterfront packed with bars and clubs. All this plus Minoan ruins and Rethymnon for daytrips.
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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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Stalis
Holidays to Stalis take you to a chilled-out town that's just minutes from lively Malia, meaning you've got the best of worth worlds on your doorstep.
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Analipsi
You'll get an old-friend welcome with holidays to Analipsi. This coastal village has stuck to its roots, and invites you in to the slow lane courtesy of laid-back tavernas and a relaxed beach scene.
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Heraklion Summer Arts Festival
Summertime in Heraklion sees a raft of arts performances in the city’s open-air theatres. Drama, dance, music and... Read More
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Dive into the watersports along from Stalis Beach
Dive into the watersports along from Stalis Beach
There’s plenty of space to unwind on the beach right next to Stalis. But if you’re looking for a bit more action, make... Read More
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Tee off with a mountain view at Crete Golf Club
Tee off with a mountain view at Crete Golf Club
Golfers, rejoice. The only 18-hole course on Crete is just a 10-minute drive sou... Read More
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Meet the fish at Aquaworld Aquarium
Meet the fish at Aquaworld Aquarium
At this popular aquarium, you can pose for photos with hundreds of local sea cre... Read More
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Nikis Bar, 25 Martiou Street
Nikis Bar, 25 Martiou Street
This cocktail bar is in prime position next to the beach, so it’s a good place t... Read More
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Visit Zeus' tomb
Visit Zeus' tomb
Drive for around 40 minutes and you’ll reach Mount Juktas. This peak’s just a fe... 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 place... Read More
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Zorbas Bar, Beach Road
Zorbas Bar, Beach Road
At Zorbas, it’s always Greek music night on a Friday. Local bands pick up the tu... 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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David Vegera,
David Vegera,
This family-run restaurant does the simple dishes well – it’s famed for its roas... Read More
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Visit the Minotaur’s cave
Visit the Minotaur’s cave
About five kilometres from Gouves, past Pano Gouves, is the legendary Skotino’s ... Read More
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Enjoy Star Beach
Enjoy Star Beach
Star Beach is the most popular stretch of the trio – it has its own small waterp... Read More
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Stock up on raki in Kokkini Hani
Stock up on raki in Kokkini Hani
Shops are dotted all along Kokkini Hani’s very long main road. Take a leisurely ... Read More
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Visit the ruins at Malia
Visit the ruins at Malia
Just a few kilometres to the east of Hersonissos, near Malia, you can find the r... Read More
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Catch a boat to Spinalonga
Catch a boat to Spinalonga
Author Victoria Hislop was so bowled over by the story of Spinalonga that she wr... Read More
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Visit the Agricultural Folk Museum in Piskopiano
Visit the Agricultural Folk Museum in Piskopiano
Piskopiano is still a working rural village, so it makes sense that it’s home to... 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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Tuck into traditional food
Tuck into traditional food
Piskopiano really punches above its weight when it comes to eating out – there a... Read More
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Sample the local tipple at a seafront bar
Sample the local tipple at a seafront bar
Analipsi’s laid-back tavernas are as casual by night as they are by day. Clubs a... Read More
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Destinations in Heraklion Area
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Anissaras
Holidays to Anissaras pop you in one of the quieter corners of Crete, where beach days reign supreme.
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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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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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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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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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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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Agkisaras
Agkisaras holidays are so slowed down they practically come to a halt. Daytrips to some of Crete's cultural elite are on the cards when you want to speed things up.
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