Things To Do in Heraklion area
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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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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 view here comes with a cocktail list... 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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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 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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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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Café Zygos
Café Zygos
Café Zygos’ lakeside setting makes it the perfect place for a morning coffee, a ... 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 and 2 dance stages a... 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 cultural hub of the ... Read More
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Catch a boat to Spinalonga
Catch a boat to Spinalonga
Author Victoria Hislop was so bowled over by the story of Spinalonga that she wr... 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 built in a typical C... Read More
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Chill out on Stalis Beach
Chill out on Stalis Beach
Just a few kilometres from Hersonissos, this beach is the real Greek deal. It of... Read More
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Chomp on lamb kleftiko in Analipsi village
Chomp on lamb kleftiko in Analipsi village
The food scene in Lyttos Beach is centred around the hotels, where the à la cart... Read More
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Choose a Blue Flag beach
Choose a Blue Flag beach
You’ve got two Blue Flag beaches in walking distance. Ammos is the bigger, sandi... Read More
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Cool off at Nana Beach
Cool off at Nana Beach
There’s a double act of beaches at Nana, roughly 3 kilometres from the centre of... 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 cocktail and gazing at ... 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 plenty of chances to go... Read More
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Destinations in Heraklion area
Top Destinations
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Aghios Nikolaos
Holidays to Aghios Nikolaos offer a mix of beaches, lakeside restaurants, and boutiques. It's one of Crete's top destinations on the north coast thanks to its beaches, old ruins, and classic Cretan olive farms.
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Amoudara
Holidays to Amoudara are based around family beachfront activities like swimming and building sandcastles. Watersports are also popular and there's plenty of evening entertainment in the bars, nightclubs, and traditional Greek tavernas.
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Elounda
Holidays to Elounda take you to a thriving harbour lined with cheerful waterfront pubs and traditional Greek tavernas. You're also very near to the artists' paradise of Aghios Nikolaos. The old Venetian-era island of Spinalonga boasts a small pebble beach and shallow waters.
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Gouves
Holidays to Gouves offer a traditional hilltop village setting in northern Crete overlooking a Blue Flag beach. It's also close to many activities and attractions, for adults and children alike.
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Hersonissos
Holidays to Hersonissos are packed with activities, as it's one the busiest resorts in northern Crete. Three sandy beaches, a lively waterfront and two fun water parks combine with nearby Minoan ruins and a modern town.
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Malia
Holidays to Malia are a mix of party-hard beach resort and traditional Cretan town life, with a side of Minoan Palace thrown in.
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Stalis
Holidays to Stalis offer lots of opportunities to rest and relax in the sun, or to get your party shoes on and join the fun in neighbouring Malia, a five-minute drive away.
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Sissi
Holidays to Sissi dole out a dose of authentic Greece, served up with a side of seafood. Plus, if you want to take things up a gear, Malia and Aghios Nikolaos are both within reach.
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Analipsi
Holidays to Analipsi offer traditional Cretan hospitality in a relaxed environment. Set on a busy coastline, this old-fashioned village stays true to its roots with laidback Greek tavernas and a quiet beach.
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Anissaras
Holidays to Anissaras are all about the beach, with long peaceful days and quiet nights. However, world-class nightlife is not far away at Hersonissos, which you can reach in 10 minutes by car or less than an hour on foot.
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Piskopiano Village
Holidays to Piskopiano village are all about relaxation. This small village feels a million miles away from the bustling towns and party spots. It's a place to unwind, recharge, and experience life at a gentle pace.
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Koutouloufari
Holidays to Koutouloufari offer a break in a traditional Greek village with a peaceful atmosphere. However, the lively resort of Hersonissos is just a 10-minute drive away, where you can visit theme parks and party along the Bay of Malia.
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Lyttos Beach
Holidays to Lyttos Beach are all about the sea, with a long stretch of sand and a couple of resort hotels. There are good bars and restaurants close by, plus the lively centre of Hersonissos is just a 25-minute drive away. Here, you can check out the museums.
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Gournes
See the northern coast of Crete with holidays to Gournes. This fairly new resort combines rugged countryside with ancient history and quiet beaches. There's easy access to classic Cretan nightlife in Heraklion, which is just 25 minutes away by car.