Destinations

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Heraklion

Heraklion

The biggest in population city of Crete is located in the center of the north side of the island.

The big port, with frequent routes from Piraeus and the airport with...

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Knossos

Knossos

6 km south to Heraklion. With no doubt, Knossos is the most important archaeological place of the island.

It includes the ruins of the tubes and luxurious Minoan palace which was...

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Cretaquarium

Cretaquarium

Cretaquarium (Greek: Ενυδρείο Κρήτης, Enidrio Kritis) or Thalassocosmos (Greek: Θαλασσόκοσμος, \\\"sea world\\\")

The experience and the exploration of Mediterranean marine life begins here.

Hundreds of species and thousands of organisms come face...

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Chersonisos

Chersonisos

We find Chersonisos (Peninsula) 26 km away from Heraklion.

In more  details, it states between  Heraklion-Saint Nicolas. By this name we mean two villages.

The first one is Upper Chersonisos, a graphic  small...

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Archans

Archans

Town, separated in Upper and Beyond Archans. This place is located 16 km southeast to Heraklion.

Pay attention to the local architecture and to the Cretan spirit where neoclassical royalty coexists...

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Kato Asites

Kato Asites

From the villages of regional municipal units Heraklion the Kato Asites (Asites) away from the city 22.8 km at an altitude of 459 meters on the eastern slopes of Psiloreitis....

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EXCITING THINGS

Here are some ideas for exciting things to do during your vacations in Crete.

UNMISSABLE ATTRACTIONS

Crete is a treasure of trove of unmissable attractions that shocase thew island's rich history, stunning landscapes and unique culture.