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 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 theme park in quaint Hersonissos.

Reasons to visit

  • Stalis Beach
  • Aquaworld Aquarium
  • Potamos Beach
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A seaside view with a white umbrella and wicker chairs.
Heraklion
Known for Dining, Ports and Shopping
Explore Heraklion: its museums, monuments, cafes and more!

Reasons to visit

  • Heraklion Port
  • Palace of Knossos
  • Heraklion Archaeological Museum
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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, water parks and more!

Reasons to visit

  • Ammoudara Beach
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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 upscale Faistos.

Reasons to visit

  • Beach of Matala
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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 coastal landscape with a winding road, buildings, and a rocky hillside.
Viannos
Known for Monuments, Historical and Beaches
Viannos is calling! Discover its monuments, history, beaches and more.
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Stay near popular Heraklion attractions

A marina with numerous boats docked, a stone wall, and buildings in the background.

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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