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Panagia Festival
The Panagia is a Greece-wide festival dedicated to the Virgin Mary – but the traditional village of Mohos does itself... 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 must-see Minoan capital is just 30... Read More
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Take your pick of Malia’s beaches
Take your pick of Malia’s beaches
Malia’s main beach is always buzzing. Watersports fans won’t know whether to go ... Read More
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Make a beeline for Hersonissos Port Beach
Make a beeline for Hersonissos Port Beach
Beaches don’t come much more central than this. It’s slap bang in the heart of H... 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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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 ... Read More
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Haggle for hand-made souvenirs in Heraklion
Haggle for hand-made souvenirs in Heraklion
Shoppers should bookmark the Saturday market in Heraklion. Just a 30-minute driv... 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’... 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
Sissi holidays offer a peaceful alternative to Malia, the neighbouring party hub. Here, things revolve around the natural fjord-like harbour and the beaches, like Boufos Beach and Avlaki Beach. And before you ask ‘where is Sissi, Crete?’, it’s on the northern coast, about a 45-minute drive from Heraklion.
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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.