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Heraklion

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467,829,105

Knosos

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43,100,0

Pefkos

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4,3,29

Gortys

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0,9,0

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Heraklion  

Lato Hotel

 5 Reviews and 333 Opinions  I didn't stay there myself but I have visited the hotel several times to meet friends or to have a... 

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Pefkos  

Pefkos Beach Hotel

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Gournai  

Erato Hotel

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Kasapakis Apartements: Close to sea and horizon

Kasapakis Apartements: Close to sea and horizon, Prefecture of Heraklion

 Maria250 Says:  Lovely, idyllic hotel way aside the loudy, popular beaches (so it was at least decades back). Hotel provids wonderful, fresh, fruity, tasty, modest breakfast on... 

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A trip to Heraclio

A trip to Heraclio, Prefecture of Heraklion

 Maria250 Says:  Iraklion (Heraclio) is a proper working city where tourism is important but Greek life and business is the main order of the day. Fashion wear, technology shops... 

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Lassithi Plateau

Lassithi Plateau, Prefecture of Heraklion

 Maria250 Says:  The first time that I saw Lassithi Plateau it was just like windmills over windmills everywhere. All the land was farmed and it was a truly splendid place.... 

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Malia Palace

Malia Palace, Prefecture of Heraklion

 Maria250 Says:  The palace found at Malia is the third largest palace of Minoan Crete after Knossos and Phaistos. It occupies 7500 square meters at the edge of a fertile valley... 

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Knossos Palace

Knossos Palace, Prefecture of Heraklion

 Maria250 Says:  Knossos Palace is the legendary site of Theseus fighting the Minotaur, Ariadne and her ball of string, Daedalus the architect and doomed Icarus of the wax... 

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Alkion Restaurant, Agia Pelagia: Kleftiko not to be missed!

Alkion Restaurant, Agia Pelagia: Kleftiko not to be missed!, Prefecture of Heraklion

 scotham Says:  The Alkion Restaurant in Agia Pelagia is family run and all Greek staff. Right on the beach overlooking the lovely bay. It has a play area for children which is... 

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The Bull: Best Rock Pub Around

The Bull: Best Rock Pub Around, Prefecture of Heraklion

 Balam Says:  The Bull is a rock pub on the way around the back of Gouves (go up the main St to the Chinese restaurants and turn right, Keep walking and it’s on your right)... 

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Crete Aquarium

Crete Aquarium, Prefecture of Heraklion

 Balam Says:  We were stopping in Gouves so as the Crete Aquarium was nearby we decided to make it our first stop on our first day.It's €8 for Adults and €6 for children so... 

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Kassavetis apartments: Right in the center

Kassavetis apartments: Right in the center, Prefecture of Heraklion

 snorril Says:  We stayed at Kassavetis apartments in central Hersonissos. We liked this hotel, as soon as you stepped out of the building you were in the middle of the main... 

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Eptiatorio Spitiko - ΣΠITIKO: Home cooking in the middle of Crete

Eptiatorio Spitiko -  ΣΠITIKO: Home cooking in the middle of Crete, Prefecture of Heraklion

 Jawnuta Says:  As we walked through the town in a search of good Cretan food we came across of this place.There were no menu (or at least not in any language that we could... 

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The Archaeological museum (Iraklion)

The Archaeological museum (Iraklion), Prefecture of Heraklion

 Balam Says:  The Heraklion Archaeological Museum is one the great museums of Greece and the best in the world regarding the Minoan art as it contains the most notable and... 

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The Harp: Good Crack

The Harp: Good Crack, Prefecture of Heraklion

 Balam Says:  The Harp is at the top of the main st in Kato Gouves, This lively Irish bar is a great place to go for a drink or 3, the service is great and they are very... 

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 Walking up towards the top end of the main shopping St we called in this bar because our eye was caught by a sea life program on 1 of the 3 TV’s. There were... 

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Popular Destinations in Prefecture of Heraklion

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  2. Knosos
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  2. Gortys

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Q:  Does anyone know whether there will there be a fast cat from Heraklion to Santorini in late October/early November? Alternately,... 

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A: The FlyingCat 4 will be in operation between Heraklion and Santorini until October 31, except for Oct. 13, 20 & 27. Because the 31st is the last day of service for the... 

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In Search of the Minatour

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 Our base was Gouves on the north coast of Crete Island and to the east of Heraklion, this municipality spreads from the lovely beaches a few kilometres inland to the fertile fields and picturesque... 

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Wonderful Crete

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 So I have visited Crete twice. My first trip was in 1999 when me and my girlfriend spent two weeks in Crete as a part of our four week graduation vacation. We stayed in a hotel in Hersonissos, which... 

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Analipsi

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 Analipsi is a quiet peaceful coastal village on the north coast of Crete. It's located about 15 miles from Crete's capital Heraclio and its international Airport (20 mns drive between Analipsi and... 

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A region which needs time to be visited...

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 It is a question which will always follow the visitors of the prefecture of Irakleio at their stay there, as there are many nice beaches in both sides (north and south) and many places with an... 

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Heraklio, of the Heart...

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 I've got some interesting experiences in Prefecture of Heraklion. I'd love to share with you the 3 tips I've written, the 8 photos uploaded, and 1 travelogue I've created. 

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