Heraklion is a regional unit on the island Crete in Greece.
Cities
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Map of Heraklion (regional unit)
Northern Coast
[edit]- 1 Heraklion (Greek: Ηράκλειον) — the largest city with the archaeological highlight Knossos.
- 2 Chersonissos (Greek: Χερσόνησος) — Also known as Hersonissos is a blissful harbour town in winter and party capital of Crete in summer.
- 3 Malia (Greek: Μάλια) — crowded tourist mecca popular mostly with young, especially British, visitors.
Southern Coast
[edit]- 4 Matala (Greek: Μάταλα) — a popular tourist destination discovered by the Hippies longtime ago.
- 5 Kali Limenes (Greek: Καλοί Λιμένες) — a bunkering spot for ships.
- 6 Lentas (Greek: Λέντας) — a small seaside resort whose beaches are suitable for camping and naturism.
Other destinations
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- 1 Knossos (Greek: Κνωσός) — the most visited archaeological site in Crete associated with the myth of Theseus and the Minotaur.
- 2 Phaistos (Greek: Φαιστός) — one of the most important centres of Minoan civilization
- 3 Tsoutsouros (Greek: Τσούτσουρος) — a cute fisherman's hamlet located on the southern coast
- 4 Zominthos (Greek: Ζώμινθος, alternative spellings Ζόμινθος or Ζόμιθος) - an archaeological site, one of six Minoan Palatial Centres to be listed as a world heritage site.
- 5 Phaistos (Greek: Φαιστός) - an archaeological site, one of six Minoan Palatial Centres to be listed as a world heritage site.
Understand
[edit]Get in
[edit]Taxi from the city's airport. 5-km drive.
Get around
[edit]Taxis are the easiest way to get around.
See
[edit]- Epano Vatheia — the old church of Saint Antony, with remains of murals.