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Heraklion Area
Fly direct from Dublin to Crete and head for the island's north coast. Holidays to the Heraklion area show off the best of the Greek Islands' Minoan and Venetian history. Add in laidback Greek beaches and the nightlife hotspot of Heraklion itself, and you've got everything you need for a fun-filled holiday in Crete.
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Lassithi Area
Fly direct to Crete from Dublin and venture beyond Heraklion to explore the eastern wonders. Holidays to the Lassithi area mix white-sand beaches with historic harbours, showing off the very best of the Greek Islands. Visit ancient ruins, stroll around pretty coastal towns, and sail away to famous islands.
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Rethymnon Area
Rich Minoan history, Caribbean-style beaches, and world-famous wines await you on Crete's sunny north coast. Holidays to the Rethymnon area of Greece's largest island blend cobbled old towns with soft sands, and views for miles over the Sea of Crete. Fly direct from Dublin Airport for a simple, stress-free getaway.
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Things To Do in Crete
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Archanes Wine Festival
Every year, visitors and locals flock to the traditional village of Archanes, 20 minutes from Heraklion town, to sniff,... Read More
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Battle of Crete memorial
Battle of Crete memorial
Maleme is famous for being the place where German paratroopers attacked Crete in 1941, and each year the locals gather... Read More
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Akrogiali Taverna, Akti Papanikoli 19
Akrogiali Taverna, Akti Papanikoli 19
This beach-front restaurant is the locals’ top spot for seafood. Try the steamed... Read More
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Alana, Salaminos 15
Alana, Salaminos 15
This restaurant in the old town is the sort of place you go to once, then save a... Read More
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Albatross Restaurant, National Road
Albatross Restaurant, National Road
When it comes to Albatross, you won’t have to worry about food miles – all the i... Read More
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Alexandros Roof Gardens, Lakeside
Alexandros Roof Gardens, Lakeside
This roof garden bar has nabbed a prime spot on a corner next to the lake. The v... 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 beach. It’s fully acce... Read More
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Beach hop along the coast
Beach hop along the coast
The beach at Chania has stacks of sunloungers and is backed by plenty of taverna... Read More
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Beach-hop your way along the coast
Beach-hop your way along the coast
The long sandy stretch in town isn’t the only one in the area. You’ve got anothe... Read More
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Bossa Nova Restaurant and Beer Bar, Kissamou Road
Bossa Nova Restaurant and Beer Bar, Kissamou Road
On the road to Kissamou, this place is more Brazilian jazz bar than Greek tavern... Read More
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Browse designer shops
Browse designer shops
You’ll find much more than the usual tourist souvenirs here – the waterfront sho... Read More
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Browse for pottery in the local shops
Browse for pottery in the local shops
It’s easy to while away a morning in the handful of local shops. Freshly-pressed... Read More
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Browse for souvenirs on Beach Road
Browse for souvenirs on Beach Road
Supermarkets here stock all the essentials, and you’ll find them all over town. ... Read More
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Browse the shops in Aghios Nikolaos
Browse the shops in Aghios Nikolaos
For a spot of retail therapy, take the 30-minute drive to the postcard-perfect p... Read More
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Brush up on your Greek myths at the Palace of Knossos
Brush up on your Greek myths at the Palace of Knossos
The Palace of Knossos is the source of more stories and scandals than a soap ope... Read More
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Brush up on your Greek myths at the Palace of Knossos
Brush up on your Greek myths at the Palace of Knossos
The Palace of Knossos is the source of more stories and scandals than a soap ope... Read More
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Brush up on your Greek myths at the Palace of Knossos
Brush up on your Greek myths at the Palace of Knossos
The Palace of Knossos is the source of more stories and scandals than a soap ope... Read More
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Build A Sandcastle On Almyros Beach
Build A Sandcastle On Almyros Beach
This beach is the most popular in Agios Nikolaos. It’s 2-and-a-half kilometres f... Read More
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Buy local crafts in the town centre
Buy local crafts in the town centre
For jewellery and handicrafts with an authentic slant, Aghios Nikolaos is hands-... Read More
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