Destinations

Here are some of the top options to visit on our beautiful island.

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  Archaeological Museum of Heraklion

  It is one of the largest and most important museums in Greece and one of the most important in Europe.

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  Knossos

  The most important centre of the Minoan civilisation and capital of Minoan Crete is located 5 km south of Heraklion.

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  Matala

  Matala is a picturesque beach village located on the southern coast of the Greek island of Crete. It's known for its stunning beaches, crystal-clear waters, and hippie history.

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  Venetian Port

  Castello del Molo (Castello del Molo), Rocca a Mare (Rocca a Mare), Koules (as it was called during the Ottoman period), are the names given to the Sea Fortress that dominates the entrance to the Venetian harbour.

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  Venetian Walls

  Heraklion with the historical name "Chandax", a coastal city strategically located for trade and wars of yesteryear, could only be fortified.