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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 Festival
Throughout the summer months, Heraklion is host to one of the biggest arts festivals in Greece. Classical music and... Read More
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Unravel the mysteries of Lake Voulismeni
Unravel the mysteries of Lake Voulismeni
In the centre of Agios Nikolaos you’ll find the Cretan equivalent of Loch Ness, Lake Voulismeni. It’s a lot smaller... Read More
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Pull up a chair at a seaside joint
Pull up a chair at a seaside joint
If you’re looking for somewhere to spend an evening sampling... Read More
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Check out Agios Vassilios
Check out Agios Vassilios
The church of Agios Vassilios dates back to 1840. It’s been ... 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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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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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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Visit Crete’s first aquarium
Visit Crete’s first aquarium
Aquaworld Aquarium & Reptile Rescue Centre, around five minu... 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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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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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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Watch Greek dancing
Watch Greek dancing
Kokkini Hani isn’t a stay-up-all-night kind of resort, but t... 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 ple... Read More
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Carve a path through the ruins at Knossos
Carve a path through the ruins at Knossos
Built back in the Bronze Age, Knossos was the political and ... Read More
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Visit Malia’s Minoan Palace
Visit Malia’s Minoan Palace
Just 3 kilometres outside of Malia, you’ll find the ruins of... Read More
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Spend a day on Kokkini Hani Main Beach
Spend a day on Kokkini Hani Main Beach
This is the bigger of the two beaches in Kokkini Hani and it... 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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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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The Whisky Bar
The Whisky Bar
A five-minute drive from Gournes will take you to the Whisky... Read More
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Go to market at Heraklion
Go to market at Heraklion
Gournes’ mini-markets stock locally produced honey, herbs an... Read More
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Minos
Minos
Vasilis and his team run this friendly little tavern, which ... 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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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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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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