Destinations in Heraklion
Agia Pelagia
Agia Pelagia is one of the most outstanding resorts in Crete, a gem of the north coast of the island. Just 20 km from Heraklion.
- 127km From Chania airport (CHQ)
- 29km From Heraklion airport (HER)
Amoudara
Amoudara is a big area of sandy beach that starts from the western boundaries of the city of Heraklion and extends to the mouth of the river Almiros. It is a very big beach with shallow waters that are seasonably organized.
- 137km From Chania airport (CHQ)
- 12km From Heraklion airport (HER)
Analipsis
Analipsis is roughly 24 kilometres east of Heraklion, shortly after Gouves and before Anissaras. It is also known as Analipsis Hersonissos, as it is very close to the seaside resort of Hersonissos.
- 165km From Chania airport (CHQ)
- 18km From Heraklion airport (HER)
Anissaras
Anissaras is located 24 km east of Heraklion and 1 km west of Hersonissos. The area of Anissaras is part of the unique stretch of the Cretan coastline from Kokkini Hani to Malia.
- 163km From Chania airport (CHQ)
- 22km From Heraklion airport (HER)
Fodele
Fodele is between Heraklion and Rethymnon, about 27 km west of Heraklion and 50 km east of Rethymnon.
- 115km From Chania airport (CHQ)
- 33km From Heraklion airport (HER)
Gournes
Gournes is 15 kilometres east of Heraklion. As you continue east along the old road from Heraklion to Kokkini Hani, the adjoining village is Gournes, which is quite small in comparison, and limited in its facilities.
- 159km From Chania airport (CHQ)
- 12km From Heraklion airport (HER)
Gouves
Gouves is not one single destination but rather a small and very lovely region.
- 163km From Chania airport (CHQ)
- 17km From Heraklion airport (HER)
Heraklion Airport (HER)
Heraklion Airport is the second largest airport in Greece, handling over seven million passengers per year, and is found on the island of Crete. Crete is the largest of the Greek islands, and Heraklion is considered to be one of its main gateways.
- 155km From Chania airport (CHQ)
- 0km From Heraklion airport (HER)
Heraklion Port
Heraklion Port is divided into the old Venetian port and the new port for passengers and goods.
- 155km From Chania airport (CHQ)
- 5km From Heraklion airport (HER)
Heraklion town
The city of Heraklion is the capital of the region and the economic centre of the island. The first European civilisation, the Minoan civilisation, flourished on this land 5000 years ago.
- 150km From Chania airport (CHQ)
- 5km From Heraklion airport (HER)
Hersonissos
Hersonissos is 26 kilometres east of Heraklion, between Anissaras and Stalis. Hersonissos has been developed due to tourism and, in just a few decades, has grown into the largest touristic resort in Crete.
- 165km From Chania airport (CHQ)
- 22km From Heraklion airport (HER)
Kokkini Hani
Kokkini Hani is located 14 km east of Heraklion. Heading east from Heraklion airport, the old national highway (old road) embraces the coastline and offers some spectacular views of the sea and its often rugged shores.
- 156km From Chania airport (CHQ)
- 10km From Heraklion airport (HER)
Koutouloufari
Koutouloufari with 600 residents, is located 29 km east of Heraklion and it is built on the slope of Mount. Tower 100 meters high.
- 167km From Chania airport (CHQ)
- 27km From Heraklion airport (HER)
Ligaria
Ligaria is located 21 km west of Heraklion and 1 km east of Agia Pelagia. The bay of Ligaria is closed and protected from the winds.
- 122km From Chania airport (CHQ)
- 25km From Heraklion airport (HER)
Malia
Malia is located 37 kilometres east of Heraklion, on the way to Agios Nikolaos. The main road seems to divide the town in two, the old Malia at the foothill of Mount Selena and the newer part towards the shoreline.
- 175km From Chania airport (CHQ)
- 32km From Heraklion airport (HER)
Matala
Matala is a village in southern Crete, the second most important Minoan palace in Crete. Matala became famous when in the 1960s hippies arrived here from all around the world to live in the famous caves of Matala located next to the beach.
- 134km From Chania airport (CHQ)
- 67km From Heraklion airport (HER)
Piskopiano
Piskopiano is a traditional village with 450 residents, about 25 kilometers east of Heraklion.
- 164km From Chania airport (CHQ)
- 24km From Heraklion airport (HER)
Stalis, Stalida
Stalis is located 34 km east of Heraklion, 3 km after Hersonissos and 3 km before Malia.
- 169km From Chania airport (CHQ)
- 28km From Heraklion airport (HER)