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Things To Do in Heraklion area
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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 – th... Read More
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Go clubbing in Hersonissos
Go clubbing in Hersonissos
Sunbeds by day and clubland by night – the waterfront in Hersonissos works hard for its money. Most clubs along her... 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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Head to the sands of Matala Beach
Head to the sands of Matala Beach
Matala Beach is just 10 minutes’ drive from Kamilari. Back i... Read More
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Try authentic Cretan cuisine on the village square
Try authentic Cretan cuisine on the village square
Kamilari has a handful of rustic tavernas around the quaint ... Read More
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Have a night out in Hersonissos
Have a night out in Hersonissos
After dark, the waterfront bars and clubs really get going. ... Read More
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Dance off your dinner
Dance off your dinner
In Gouves you might start your evening off by enjoying a coc... Read More
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Swell Restaurant, Knossos Beach Hotel
Swell Restaurant, Knossos Beach Hotel
The word is that Swell chef Lefteris Lazarou may win the isl... Read More
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Yiasou
Yiasou
Yiasou’s jungle décor is made all the more convincing by Lar... Read More
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Get some retail therapy in Heraklion
Get some retail therapy in Heraklion
Gouves can cover you for supermarkets, souvenir and clothes ... Read More
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Watch the sunset on Stalis Beach
Watch the sunset on Stalis Beach
Roughly 4 kilometres from the centre of Hersonissos, this be... Read More
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Seek out Cretan cuisine
Seek out Cretan cuisine
When it comes to eating out, it has to be said that Hersonis... Read More
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Kalesma, Omirou 8
Kalesma, Omirou 8
Kalesma stays open out of season – a sure sign it’s got the ... Read More
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Tick off the sights in Heraklion
Tick off the sights in Heraklion
Heraklion is a happy marriage of old and new. The town is fi... Read More
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Candy Club, Malia Strip
Candy Club, Malia Strip
Candy Club is Malia’s new cool kid on the block. Its 3 bars ... 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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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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Meet the fish at Aquaworld Aquarium
Meet the fish at Aquaworld Aquarium
At this popular aquarium, you can pose for photos with hundr... 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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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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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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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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Quench your thirst in Archanes
Quench your thirst in Archanes
Archanes’ wine-making tradition can be traced back to Minoan... Read More
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Drink xerolithia with the locals
Drink xerolithia with the locals
Kokkini Hani hasn’t been spoilt by noisy, neon-lit bars, tho... Read More
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Destinations in Heraklion Area
Top Destinations
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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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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 embrace all the simple pleasures of 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.
