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Things To Do in Heraklion area
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Enjoy some retail therapy in Heraklion
There isn’t much to buy in quiet Koutouloufari. There’s only one supermarket, plus a shop selling locally-produced wine... 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 to mind. But lesser-known Hersonissos... Read More
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Soak up the sun on Anissaras Beach
Soak up the sun on Anissaras Beach
The shoreline around Anissaras is peppered with pockets of sand – they range fro... 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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Go diving at St George’s Cave
Go diving at St George’s Cave
One of the most popular boat trips from Anissaras takes you to a tiny island, kn... 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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Go clubbing in Hersonissos
Go clubbing in Hersonissos
Sunbeds by day and clubland by night – the waterfront in Hersonissos works hard ... 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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Mythos, Sanoudaki 19
Mythos, Sanoudaki 19
At this family-run restaurant, you can dispense with the formality of a menu – j... 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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Watch the sunset on Stalis Beach
Watch the sunset on Stalis Beach
Roughly 4 kilometres from the centre of Hersonissos, this beach is the sort of p... Read More
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Quench your thirst in Archanes
Quench your thirst in Archanes
Archanes’ wine-making tradition can be traced back to Minoan times, making it on... 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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Taverna Ambrosia
Taverna Ambrosia
This friendly seafront taverna does well-cooked traditional dishes at reasonable... Read More
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Linger over meze on the boardwalk
Linger over meze on the boardwalk
The promenade is lined with restaurants and tavernas serving traditional and tou... Read More
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Explore the beaches around Gouves
Explore the beaches around Gouves
There’s no need to stick to just the one beach in Gouves. If you fancy a good sw... Read More
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Have a night out in Hersonissos
Have a night out in Hersonissos
After dark, the waterfront bars and clubs really get going. And the great thing ... Read More
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Lounge on Gournes Beach
Lounge on Gournes Beach
The coastline here undulates between rocks, deep-gold sand and the odd strip of ... 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
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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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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.
