Heraklion Travel Guide

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A stone wall with a moat and boats docked at a harbor.
A harbor with boats docked, a stone wall, and a historic building in the background.
A harbor with various boats docked, a stone wall, and a large fortress in the background.
A seaside view with a white umbrella and wicker chairs.
A harbor with several boats docked, a stone wall, and a large fort in the background.

Popular cities in Heraklion

A seaside view with a white umbrella and wicker chairs.
Heraklion
Known for Dining, Ports and Shopping
Explore Heraklion: its museums, monuments, sightseeing and more!

Reasons to visit

  • Heraklion Port
  • Palace of Knossos
  • Heraklion Archaeological Museum
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A coastal town with a marina, boats, and buildings along the waterfront.
Hersonissos
Known for Beaches, Family-friendly and Relaxing
Trip time! Discover the beaches, cafes and sports in romantic Hersonissos.

Reasons to visit

  • Aquaworld Aquarium
  • Potamos Beach
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An aerial view of a coastal town with a dense cluster of buildings, a winding road, and a large body of water with boats.
Malevizi
Known for Beaches, Family-friendly and Swimming
Experience secluded Malevizi: its beaches, archaeology, countryside and more!
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Ancient ruins with stone pathways and structures, surrounded by trees and mountains in the background.
Faistos
Known for Mountains, Small town and Culture
Trip time! Discover the culture, monuments and mountains in quaint Faistos.
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A historic stone fortress with a moat, surrounded by calm water and several boats.
Archanes-Asterousia
Known for Small town, Culture and Gardens
Relaxing Archanes-Asterousia awaits: its culture, wineries, dining and more!
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A pebbly beach with a mountain in the background and buildings along the shore.
Minoa Pediada
Known for Churches and Cathedrals
Escape to Minoa Pediada! Enjoy its churches.
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Stay near popular Heraklion attractions

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Heraklion Port

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Explore the waterfront in Heraklion with a trip to Heraklion Port. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
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