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Heraklion is a regional unit on the island Crete in Greece.

Cities[edit]

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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[edit]

  • 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

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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.

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