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The prefecture of Heraklion Greece is one of the four prefectures which form the Greek island of Crete. Its capital is the town of Heraklion, which is also the capital of the island. It is the economical center of the island. Located between the prefecture of Rethymno and the one of Lassithi, it is full of wonderful beaches, interesting archaeological sites, amazing landscapes, picturesque villages and impressive gorges.

This section of Heraklion Crete provides much information: pictures, map, villages, museums, excursions, beaches and more such as a large range of hotels.
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Latest Heraklion Greece updates:

:: Latest reviews (23 total reviews)

- Needs a summer to see all (10-11-2009)
- Still traditional and lovely (05-09-2009)
- Construct better roads and signs (02-07-2009)
- Try the legendary Cretan diet (28-05-2009)
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:: Latest news & Events

- Treasury found under the city centre (02/09)
- 4th Chocolate Festival (24/08)
- Deinotherium giganteum in Natural History Museum (10/08)
- British man attacked severely (17/07)
- Knossos rejected by Unesco (08/07)
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:: The villages

The prefecture of Heraklion Crete is full of picturesque villages perched in high altitudes, on the top of beautiful hills or mountains such as the villages of Ano Vianos and Epano Arhanes. The prefecture also has a lot of lovely beach resorts and busy villages such as Limenas Hersonissou and Malia lying in front of beautiful sandy or pebble beaches. All villages have accommodations (rooms for rent, hotels or both) and taverns.
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:: The beaches

Various beautiful beaches can be found around the prefecture of Heraklion Crete such as the wonderful sandy beach of Matala with its turquoise waters and the fine beaches of Tsoutsouros, Analipsi or Amoudara. Many of the superb beaches offer sun beds and umbrellas rentals as well as various water sports while others are totally unspoiled.
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:: The Nightlife

The night life in the prefecture of Heraklion Crete is particularly intense in the main town, capital of Crete, where a plethora of modern bars, night clubs, cinemas and café-theatres can be found.
The busy touristy resorts of the prefecture also propose a lively and varied night life and the possibility have fun and dance all night long.
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