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Soak up the sun on Anissaras Beach
The shoreline around Anissaras is peppered with pockets of sand – they range from tiny bays to bigger belts. Anissaras... Read More
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Go beach-hopping along the coast
Go beach-hopping along the coast
A five-minute drive from Lyttos Beach takes you to Anissaras. Along this seven-kilometre stretch you’ve got little... Read More
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Bag a lounger at Hersonissos Port Beach
Bag a lounger at Hersonissos Port Beach
Set to the west of the port, this is Hersonissos’ biggest beach. It’s fully acce... Read More
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Go to market at Heraklion
Go to market at Heraklion
Gournes’ mini-markets stock locally produced honey, herbs and wine. For designer... Read More
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Relax on Kitroplateia Beach
Relax on Kitroplateia Beach
This tiny Blue Flag beach is a manicured thumbnail of sand and pebble right by t... 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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Polish up on Greek mythology at the Palace of Knossos
Polish up on Greek mythology at the Palace of Knossos
According to myth, the Palace of Knossos has seen more drama than most. This mus... Read More
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Take a boat trip to Spinalonga
Take a boat trip to Spinalonga
Spinalonga used to be a leper colony, but these days the island is colonised by ... Read More
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Do your souvenir shop in Heraklion
Do your souvenir shop in Heraklion
If the souvenir and jewellery shops in Agia Pelagia aren’t cutting it, make trac... 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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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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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.