Things To Do in Heraklion area
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Watch Greek dancing
Kokkini Hani isn’t a stay-up-all-night kind of resort, but there are a few places to have fun once the sun goes down. A... Read More
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Mythos, Sanoudaki 19
Mythos, Sanoudaki 19
At this family-run restaurant, you can dispense with the formality of a menu – just pick your fish from the tanks. It’s... Read More
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Swell Restaurant, Knossos Beach Hotel
Swell Restaurant, Knossos Beach Hotel
The word is that Swell chef Lefteris Lazarou may win the island its first Michel... 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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Alexandros Roof Gardens, Lakeside
Alexandros Roof Gardens, Lakeside
This roof garden bar has nabbed a prime spot on a corner next to the lake. The v... Read More
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Find Georgio Armani by the beach
Find Georgio Armani by the beach
The beachfront shops have bagged the designers. Giorgio Armani is here, along wi... Read More
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Eat Greek at the marina
Eat Greek at the marina
The smart eating places down at the marina do a good line in Greek meze – a sort... 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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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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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.