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    Panagia Festival, Mohos

    The Panagia Festival is a big deal in these parts, and over in Mohos – a small village a few kilometres inland – the...Read More

    • Panagia Festival, Mohos

      Panagia Festival, Mohos

      The Panagia Festival is a big deal in these parts, and over in Mohos – a small village a few kilometres inland – th... Read More

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    • Matala Beach Festival, Matala

      Matala Beach Festival, Matala

      Matala was once a European hangout for singers like Janice Joplin and Bob Dylan – and today the village keeps the h... 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 ... Read More

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    • Enjoy some retail therapy in Heraklion

      Enjoy some retail therapy in Heraklion

      There isn’t much to buy in quiet Koutouloufari. There’s only... Read More

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    • Dine in the village square

      Dine in the village square

      The tavernas here are really picturesque, thanks to the gree... Read More

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    • Pick a stretch of sand in Hersonissos

      Pick a stretch of sand in Hersonissos

      You’ve got three beaches to choose from in Hersonissos, and ... Read More

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    • Pick your sandy spot

      Pick your sandy spot

      Agkisaras’ beach is just one in a string of around a dozen b... Read More

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    • Visit Zeus' tomb

      Visit Zeus' tomb

      Drive for around 40 minutes and you’ll reach Mount Juktas. T... 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 firs... 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 ... Read More

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    • Visit Crete’s first aquarium

      Visit Crete’s first aquarium

      Aquaworld Aquarium & Reptile Rescue Centre, around five minu... 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 s... 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 ancien... Read More

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    • Go clubbing in Hersonissos

      Go clubbing in Hersonissos

      Sunbeds by day and clubland by night – the waterfront in Her... Read More

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    • Mythos, Sanoudaki 19

      Mythos, Sanoudaki 19

      At this family-run restaurant, you can dispense with the for... 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 Arma... Read More

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    • Sample Cretan specialities

      Sample Cretan specialities

      You’ll find Greek kebabs and English favourites on the menus... 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... Read More

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    • Have a quiet day on the beach

      Have a quiet day on the beach

      For a real do-not-disturb day, follow the main beach to its ... Read More

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    • Zorbas Bar, Beach Road

      Zorbas Bar, Beach Road

      At Zorbas, it’s always Greek music night on a Friday. Local ... Read More

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    • Go for a beach crawl

      Go for a beach crawl

      Lyttos Beach is one of a dozen beaches on the Cretan coast s... Read More

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    • Chomp on lamb kleftiko in Analipsi village

      Chomp on lamb kleftiko in Analipsi village

      The food scene in Lyttos Beach is centred around the hotels,... 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... Read More

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    • Hike to the ruins at Phaistos

      Hike to the ruins at Phaistos

      The Minoan ruins at Phaistos are nearby – it’s a 10-minute d... Read More

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    Destinations in Heraklion Area

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    • Amoudara

      Amoudara holidays give you a top-calibre sandy beach to base yourself around, just a short cab ride from Heraklion and its historic highlights.

    • Gouves

      Holidays to Gouves give you all the delights of a rural village, as well as sun-kissed beaches and cultural landmarks right on your doorstep.

    • Hersonissos

      Hersonissos holidays break the Cretan mould. It swaps out the usual historic sites and traditional villages for action-packed beaches and lively nightlife – and that's why people love it.

    • Kokkini Hani

      Kokkini Hani holidays are as traditionally Greek as souvlaki skewers with a side of ouzo.

    • Malia

      Holidays to Malia promise nightlife to rival Ibiza's, ancient ruins to explore, and the best beach this side of Crete.

    • Stalis

      Holidays to Stalis promise long, laidback days on some of the best beaches Crete has to offer.

    • Analipsi

      Along with dreamy beaches and lashings of laidback Cretan charm, holidays to Analipsi serve up ancient history on a platter.

    • Anissaras

      Anissaras holidays pitch up on a beach-bridled corner of Crete's coastline.

    • Piskopiano Village

      Holidays to Piskopiano Village are a feast for the eyes, with sweeping views and historic sights within easy reach.

    • Koutouloufari

      Holidays to Koutouloufari on the Greek island of Crete combine lazy, lingering evenings with action-packed daytrips for the whole family.

    • Kamilari

      Holidays to Kamilari are unhurried affairs, with blissful views, authentic Greek food and warm welcomes from friendly locals.

    • Lyttos Beach

      Holidays to Lyttos Beach deliver on all the essentials for an island getaway, such as good food, sandy beaches and relaxation.

    • Gournes

      Holidays to Gournes on the island of Crete are made of relaxing moments and plenty of family-friendly activities.

    • Agkisaras

      On holidays to Agkisaras, chilled-out beach days are at the top of the menu, with a hefty helping of historical sights on the side.

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    Our destinations in Heraklion Area

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