Heraklion Sights & Attractions

Travel to Greece. Travel to Crete. Travel to Heraklion. The Prefecture of Heraklion, Crete is world-famous for its exquisite archaeological and historical sights. It was the center of the great Minoan civilization, which was very advance for its time, having developed multi-level buildings, intricate sewage and plumbing systems, and ventilation networks.

The finest Minoan site is the Knossos Palace, built between 1700 and 1300 BC. The Palace of Knossos contains approximately 1300 rooms, including a main court, a throne room, royal quarters, the queen's manor, a sanctuary, storerooms, a theater and the famous bathtub of Knossos, where the queen took her baths. Other impressive features of the Knossos Palace are the splendid, colorful frescos.

Apart from the Royal Palace of Knossos, there are the magnificent Minoan Palaces of Malia and Phaistos (Phaestos), where the spectacular clay Phaistos Disk was found. Other wonderful Minoan sites include the settlements of Amnissos, Tylissos, Gortyna, Lyttos and Levina, as well as the ancient town, sanctuary, graveyard and summer palace in Archanes.

There are also a number of impressive religious sights that are worth a visit, such as the Church of Agios Titos, the patron saint of the island, the Church of Agios Markos and the Cathedral of Agios Minas in Heraklion Town. The Sabbatian Monastery in Agia Pelagia is located in a lovely natural setting, while the Agaranthou Monastery in Peza is one of the oldest monasteries in Crete.

The island of Crete has a distinct Venetian aura, and the Prefecture of Heraklion is no exception. Throughout the region there are many Venetian castles and fortresses. The most well-known are the Venetian Town Walls, the Venetia Port and the Morozini Fountain in Heraklion Town. If you are a museum buff, we recommend visiting the Archaeological, Ecclesiastical and Historical Museums in Heraklion Town, the Lychnostatis Museum in Hersonissos, the Archaeological Museum in Archanes and the museum of Dominikos Theotokopoulos - otherwise known as El Greco- in Fodele, the painter's home town.

Lastly, nature aficionados will have a superb time in the Heraklion prefecture, trekking on Mt. Youchtas, hiking through the Viannos-Amira Gorge and walking along the idyllic path from Agia Kyriaki Church to the Kali Limenes Beach.

Heraklion Nightlife-Events

The Prefecture of Heraklion is the nightlife capital of Crete. Heraklion Town and other holiday resorts are packed with traditional tavernas, posh restaurants and snack stands that offer meals for both high and low budgets cost. In mountainous Heraklion villages, visitors are treated to a genuine Cretan atmosphere while enjoying their meal. Crete is very well-known for its healthy cuisine and proprietors of Heraklion restaurants and tavernas serve a wide selection of local delicacies, including all the popular dishes, such as dakos (vinegar & water-soaked barley rusk with chopped tomato and feta cheese), dolmadakia (stuffed vine leaves), traditionally-cooked escargot, potatoes "oftes" (fried with the peel), staka cheese, rabbit stew, fresh seafood, kaltsounia (sweet cheese pastries) and "raki", the very strong alcoholic drink, served in a shot glass, but certainly not to be drunk as a shot!

Heraklion Town also has hundreds of bars and clubs which are packed at night with young people who dance and party till close to sunup. Hersonissos nightlife venues consist of an abundance of bars and clubs by the seaside, which are also very popular with the younger crowd. Most visitors who enjoy stimulating nightlife alternate between Heraklion Town and Hersonissos, Crete.

If you want to experience the traditional side of Heraklion, you can take part in the Cretan festivals and fairs. Heraklion events are many in number and are held throughout the year, although the most popular are held in the summer. In Heraklion Town, you can attend the town's festival at the Koules Castle and the Kazantzakis Garden Theater, with art exhibitions, concerts, theatrical plays and dance performances, and the Agios Titos Fair on August 25. Archanes, Crete hosts the Wine Festival between August 10-15, as well as a variety of cultural events throughout the summer months. Arkalochori and Moires hold large Mardi-Gras Festivals, while Mochos hosts the popular Fair of Our Lady on August 15. The Celebration of the Expatriate takes place in Kasteli from 4-6 of August and includes a wide array of traditional Cretan celebratory events.

Crete: a magnificent Greek Island holiday destination!

Travel to Greece. Travel to Crete. Travel to Heraklion. The Prefecture of Heraklion, Crete is the most frequented area in Crete, mainly due to its splendid archaeological sites that enchant every visitor and display the magnificence of the Minoan civilization. But apart from the famous historical monuments, Heraklion (or Iraklio as it is called by the locals) has an abundance of other wonderful characteristics that make the prefecture an excellent holiday destination for all types of visitors. Stunning beaches, lush hillsides, charming traditional villages and stimulating nightlife, fused together to create the irresistible Heraklion Prefecture.

Thousands of holiday-makers from all walks of life select Heraklion as their vacation spot every year; celebrities and VIPs, simple travellers, backpackers, all gathered in this marvelous location. On Heraklion beaches, visitors can lie on pristine sands and swim in clear, cool waters. After a day at the beach, a delicious meal of Cretan delicacies at one of the many traditional Heraklion tavernas and restaurants really hits the spot. In the evening, everyone gathers at the popular seaside Heraklion resorts to go dancing at the clubs and bars.

In the Prefecture of Heraklion, Crete there are an infinite number of Heraklion hotels, guaranteeing that every visitor will find the type of accommodation of their choice. The region offers a wide selection of luxury hotels, hotel resorts, budget hotels, villas, apartments, rooms for rent and studios in Heraklion within all price ranges. Owing to its excellent infrastructure and splendid setting, Heraklion is also a popular location for business conferences, scientific conventions and social events, providing fully-equipped Heraklion conference hotels.

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