Destinations in Heraklion

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.

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.

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.

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.

Fodele is between Heraklion and Rethymnon, about 27 km west of Heraklion and 50 km east of Rethymnon.

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.

Gouves is not one single destination but rather a small and very lovely region.

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.

Heraklion Port is divided into the old Venetian port and the new port for passengers and goods.

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.

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.

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.

Koutouloufari with 600 residents, is located 29 km east of Heraklion and it is built on the slope of Mount. Tower 100 meters high.

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.

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.

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.

Piskopiano is a traditional village with 450 residents, about 25 kilometers east of Heraklion.

Stalis is located 34 km east of Heraklion, 3 km after Hersonissos and 3 km before Malia.