Things To Do in Heraklion area
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Make a beeline for Hersonissos Port Beach
Beaches don’t come much more central than this. It’s slap bang in the heart of Hersonissos. As a result, the stretch of... Read More
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Dance the night away at an open-air disco
Dance the night away at an open-air disco
Lyttos Beach has a laid-back nature, but there are still plenty of chances to go partying. Most hotels have a handful... 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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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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Explore Malia’s famous strip
Explore Malia’s famous strip
If you want to pick up the pace and go on a night out, the bright lights of Mali... Read More
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Visit Crete’s mountain villages
Visit Crete’s mountain villages
High up in the wild mountains of Dikti, the Plateau of Lassithi is a 30-minute d... Read More
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Hang out on Malia’s main beach
Hang out on Malia’s main beach
Malia’s Glozanie Beach is full of atmosphere, packed to the rafters with sun-see... Read More
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Spend a day on Kolokitha Beach
Spend a day on Kolokitha Beach
Thanks to its seashell-white sand and turquoise waters, Kolokitha Beach has all ... Read More
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Destinations in Heraklion area
Top Destinations
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Aghios Nikolaos
Aghios Nikolaos holidays promise pristine beaches, swanky shops and Mirabello Bay views with lashings of authentic Greek island culture.
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Amoudara
Holidays to Amoudara offer up a massive, action-packed beach, and family-friendly nightlife.
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Stalis
Holidays to Stalis put you in a laidback Greek resort town that’s also close to the action without ever feeling hectic. It sits between lively Malia and buzzing Hersonissos, so you can dip into their nightlife and shops whenever you like, then retreat to Stalis’ beaches when you want something calmer.
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Aghia Pelagia
Aghia Pelagia holidays land you close to hidden coves, and put you within easy reach of Crete’s capital, Heraklion.
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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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Milatos
Milatos holidays are as energetic as strolling along a pretty harbour and dining at a handful of seafood tavernas.
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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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Prina
Prina holidays take you to a tiny mountainside village in rural Crete, where life revolves around rustic tavernas and village shops. As for nightlife, Agios Nikolaos is just up 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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Matala
Holidays to Matala are a showcase of hippie culture, history and nature in equal measures.