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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.
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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.
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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.
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Kokkini Hani
Kokkini Hani holidays are as traditionally Greek as souvlaki skewers with a side of ouzo.
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Malia
Holidays to Malia promise nightlife to rival Ibiza's, ancient ruins to explore, and the best beach this side of Crete.
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Stalis
Holidays to Stalis promise long, laidback days on some of the best beaches Crete has to offer.
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Analipsi
Along with dreamy beaches and lashings of laidback Cretan charm, holidays to Analipsi serve up ancient history on a platter.
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Heraklion Summer Arts Festival
Every year, Heraklion – the cultural capital of the Greek islands – puts on a festival of the arts. The city's two... Read More
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Anopolis Folklore Festival
Anopolis Folklore Festival
This isn’t so much a festival, more a very sociable way for the locals to introduce you to Cretan folklore. They ge... Read More
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Panagia Eve, Mochos
Panagia Eve, Mochos
The festival of Panagia is celebrated throughout Greece, but... Read More
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Join the hedonists in Malia
Join the hedonists in Malia
Koutouloufari doesn’t offer an explosive nightlife scene, bu... 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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Sail to Santorini
Sail to Santorini
Take the travel equivalent of killing 2 birds with 1 stone a... 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 roa... Read More
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Drink chilled beer on the waterfront
Drink chilled beer on the waterfront
Analipsi village, five minutes’ walk away, is where you’ll f... 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... Read More
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See the Chambers of the Skotino Cave
See the Chambers of the Skotino Cave
Just 15 minute’ drive away at Skotino, near Gouves, you can ... Read More
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Relax on Malia Central Beach
Relax on Malia Central Beach
Six kilometres of golden sand are divvied up between Malia’s... 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 be... Read More
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The Whisky Bar
The Whisky Bar
A five-minute drive from Gournes will take you to the Whisky... Read More
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Linger over meze in a taverna
Linger over meze in a taverna
Nightlife in Gournes is all about soaking up the friendly at... Read More
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Easter Festival
Easter Festival
The main church of Gournes is the focus of the colourful Eas... Read More
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David Vegera,
David Vegera,
This family-run restaurant does the simple dishes well – it’... 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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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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Sample Cretan specialities
Sample Cretan specialities
You’ll find Greek kebabs and English favourites on the menus... Read More
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White Lion Pub Restaurant
White Lion Pub Restaurant
Don’t be fooled by the English name – this Hersonissos bar i... 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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Explore the surrounding countryside on horseback
Explore the surrounding countryside on horseback
Stalis is surrounded by olive-covered mountains which offer ... Read More
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Enjoy moussaka at a beachside restaurant
Enjoy moussaka at a beachside restaurant
Analipsi village is five minutes’ walk away and boasts half-... Read More
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Minos
Minos
Vasilis and his team run this friendly little tavern, which ... Read More
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Destinations in Heraklion Area
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Anissaras
Anissaras holidays pitch up on a beach-bridled corner of Crete's coastline.
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Piskopiano Village
Holidays to Piskopiano Village are a feast for the eyes, with sweeping views and historic sights within easy reach.
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Koutouloufari
Holidays to Koutouloufari on the Greek island of Crete combine lazy, lingering evenings with action-packed daytrips for the whole family.
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Kamilari
Holidays to Kamilari are unhurried affairs, with blissful views, authentic Greek food and warm welcomes from friendly locals.
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Lyttos Beach
Holidays to Lyttos Beach deliver on all the essentials for an island getaway, such as good food, sandy beaches and relaxation.
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Gournes
Holidays to Gournes on the island of Crete are made of relaxing moments and plenty of family-friendly activities.
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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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