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Heraklion

Heraklion

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Heraklion

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Near Minoan Knossos

Heraklion, the largest city on Crete and one of Greece’s most significant urban centres, uniquely combines the island's long history with the pace of a modern city. Built on the north coast of Crete, overlooking the sea, Heraklion is the ideal starting point for exploring Greece’s largest and most mythical island.
The history of Heraklion unfolds at every turn. From the Minoan splendour of Knossos, located just a few kilometres from the centre, to the Ottoman Fountains scattered throughout the city and Koules Fortress at the old harbour, the city vividly preserves traces of every era. Beyond the imposing Venetian Walls, which withstood Ottoman sieges for 21 years, the modern city sprawls out across a labyrinthine urban fabric – bustling and vibrant, steeped in history and traditions. 
Beyond the city, beaches with golden sand and crystal-clear waters, gorges, mountainous landscapes and archaeological sites offer limitless options. The prefecture’s fertile hinterland, filled with vineyards, olive groves, and traditional villages that keep the Cretan identity intact, reveals the authentic Crete.
Heraklion is a welcoming place. The exceptional Cretan cuisine and the sense of vitality running through the city streets will make you feel at home. It is a city where the past meets the present, history converses with modern life, and Crete is revealed in all its grandeur.

Snapshots

Postcards from a land of endless beauty.

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Signature Experiences

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    Gastronomy in Heraklion

    Gastronomy in Heraklion
  • Open Doors at the Wineries of Crete

    Open Doors at the Wineries of Crete

    Open Doors at the Wineries of Crete

Arrive in Comfort

Seamless connections to start your journey

By Air

Athens International Airport (Eleftherios Venizelos) → Heraklion Airport (Nikos Kazantzakis) (Travel duration: 50 minutes),
Thessaloniki Airport (Macedonia) → Heraklion Airport (Nikos Kazantzakis) (Travel duration: 1 hour & 10 minutes)

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