Greek regional district
(Redirected from Heraklion Prefecture)
Cities
editNorthern Coast
edit- 1 Heraklion (Greek: Ηράκλειον) — the largest city with the archaeological highlight Knossos.
- 2 Chersonissos (Greek: Χερσόνησος) — Also known as Hersonissos is a blissful harbour town in winter and party capital of Crete in summer.
- 3 Malia (Greek: Μάλια) — crowded tourist mecca popular mostly with young, especially British, visitors.
Southern Coast
editOther destinations
edit- 1 Knossos (Greek: Κνωσός) — the most visited archaeological site in Crete associated with the myth of Theseus and the Minotaur.
- 2 Phaistos (Greek: Φαιστός) — one of the most important centres of Minoan civilization
- 3 Tsoutsouros (Greek: Τσούτσουρος) — a cute fisherman's hamlet located on the southern coast
Understand
editGet in
editTaxi from the city's airport. 5-km drive.
Get around
editTaxis are the easiest way to get around.
See
edit- Epano Vatheia — the old church of Saint Antony, with remains of murals.