Heraklion Sights & Attractions - Page 2
This beautiful cave can be reached on foot from Skoteino village. It used to be an important sanctuary in the Minoan times. Outside the cave, there is a nice chapel of Agia Paraskevi and a celebration is performed there on 26th July, the name day of the saint.
The Natural History Museum of Crete allows visitors to see and experience the biodiversity of Crete. It is housed in a modern building at the port of Heraklion Town.
The Historical Museum of Heraklion was established in 1953 by the Society of Cretan Historical Studies. The museum presents the history and culture of Crete from the early Christian times till modern era.
This impressive church in the heart of the town is the cathedral of Heraklion Town. It was constructed during 1862-1895 next to the smaller church dedicated to Agios Minas.
The Monastery of Agios Antonios Vrontissi is situated close to the village of Zaros, in southern Heraklion. It is a male monastery and its location gives a great view to the Gulf of Messara and Asteroussia Mountains.
This collection is housed in the beautiful 15th-century basilica of Saint Ekaterini, Heraklion Town. It houses valuable ecclesiastical items and rare Byzantine icons.
Minos Winery was the first to bottle the delicious wine of Crete. Its premises in Peza, about 18 km southeast of Heraklion Town, also work as a museum and visitors can see the wine production process and buy local products.
This cave was used as a place for worship of the goddess Eileithyia (truth), who was protecting childbirth. During Early Christian times, the Christians were using this cave to hide and practice their religion, while in the Minoan times it was also used for cult rituals. The cave lays 7 km east of Heraklion Town.
Close to the Gate of Bethlehem, in the Venetian Walls of Heraklion, a new museum recently opened dedicated to the famous Cretan painter Domenicos Theotokopoulos, also known as "El Greco". He was born in Heraklion in 1542 but worked and died in Spain in 1614. The museum includes copies of his paintings and costumes of the awarded movie "El Greco" (2007), directed by the Greek director Iannis Smaragdis.
The Monastery of Koudoumas is located in southern Crete, close to the bay of Tris Klisies. It was constructed in the 19th century and it is dedicated to Virgin Mary and celebrates on August 15th.
The Thirathen Museum of Traditional Instruments is a house of traditional instruments, providing a large exhibition of instruments, music lessons, vocal groups, and instructions on how to make an instrument from scratch.
Located at a distance of 5 km from Hersonissos, this is an amazing waterpark with lots of games for all ages, including Black Holes, Octopus Spacebowl, Kamikaze Hydrotube, and others.
Located high up in the mountains, the Monastery of Agia Irini in Kroussonas probably dates from the Venetian period. It was destroyed during the Turkish occupation but it was later rebuilt in 1940. Today the monastery is still active.
Located in eastern Crete, in Selinari Gorge, the Monastery of Saint George Selinari was initially constructed in the 16th century by a monk who found an image of Saint George, whose tomb is in a cave that can be seen from the Monastery.
The Monastery of Panagia Kera Kardiotissa is located near Kera village, on the foothills of Mountain Dikti. It is one of the oldest monasteries in the region and it is dedicated to the Nativity of Virgin Mary.
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This led scientists to believe that the palace was destroyed by a tsunami wave caused by the volcanic eruption of Santorini in 1,550 BC.\u003C\/p\u003E","Latitude":"35.29873497611437","Longitude":"25.16092300415039","Zoom_level":"13","Area":"Crete","Island":"Heraklion","Village":"Town","Location":"Town","Type":"Ancient Sites","Url":"\/crete\/heraklion\/sightseeing\/palace-knossos-heraklion\/","Url_location":"\/crete\/heraklion\/town\/","Images":{"img_480":"\/seedo\/photos\/246\/heraklion-minoan-palace-of-knossos-thumb-1-480.jpg","img_640":"\/seedo\/photos\/246\/heraklion-minoan-palace-of-knossos-thumb-1-640.jpg","img_1024":"\/seedo\/photos\/246\/heraklion-minoan-palace-of-knossos-thumb-1-1024.jpg"}},{"Title":"Phaestos Minoan Palace","Small_text":"\u003Cp\u003EThe Minoan Palace of Phaistos is the second most important Minoan site in Crete, after Knossos. 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The fortress was originally built by the Venetians in the 13th century but then it underwent many transformations by the Ottomans, who ruled Crete till the late 19th century.\u003C\/p\u003E","Latitude":"35.34429015483702","Longitude":"25.13646125793457","Zoom_level":"15","Area":"Crete","Island":"Heraklion","Village":"Town","Location":"Town","Type":"Castles","Url":"\/crete\/heraklion\/sightseeing\/heraklion-koules-fortress\/","Url_location":"\/crete\/heraklion\/town\/","Images":{"img_480":"\/seedo\/photos\/245\/heraklion-koules-fortress-thumb-1-480.jpg","img_640":"\/seedo\/photos\/245\/heraklion-koules-fortress-thumb-1-640.jpg","img_1024":"\/seedo\/photos\/245\/heraklion-koules-fortress-thumb-1-1024.jpg"}},{"Title":"Morosini Lions Fountain","Small_text":"The Venetian Morosini Lions Fountain was constructed in 1629 and it is one of the most important monuments in the city of Heraklion. 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The construction project started with the purpose of reinforcing the pre-existing Arabic and Byzantine fortifications but under the threat of a war, a total reconstruction started to seem necessary.\u003C\/p\u003E\n","Latitude":"35.333650237188515","Longitude":"25.133765629848693","Zoom_level":"12","Area":"Crete","Island":"Heraklion","Village":"Town","Location":"Town","Type":"Ancient Sites","Url":"\/crete\/heraklion\/sightseeing\/venetian-city-wall\/","Url_location":"\/crete\/heraklion\/town\/","Images":{"img_480":"\/seedo\/photos\/1407\/heraklion-venetian-city-wall-thumb-1-480.jpg","img_640":"\/seedo\/photos\/1407\/heraklion-venetian-city-wall-thumb-1-640.jpg","img_1024":"\/seedo\/photos\/1407\/heraklion-venetian-city-wall-thumb-1-1024.jpg"}},{"Title":"Gortyn Ancient Site","Small_text":"\u003Cp\u003EThe Doric town of Gortyn was one of the strongest in ancient Crete. It lays 44 km south west of Heraklion, close to the villages Agioi Deka and Kasteli. 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This building of elegant architecture, that now houses the Town Hall, was constructed in the 17th century and was used as a meeting point for the noblemen.\u003C\/p\u003E","Latitude":"35.339733","Longitude":"25.133858","Zoom_level":"14","Area":"Crete","Island":"Heraklion","Village":"Town","Location":"Town","Type":"General","Url":"\/crete\/heraklion\/sightseeing\/heraklion-loggia\/","Url_location":"\/crete\/heraklion\/town\/","Images":{"img_480":"\/seedo\/photos\/262\/heraklion-venetian-loggia-thumb-1-480.jpg","img_640":"\/seedo\/photos\/262\/heraklion-venetian-loggia-thumb-1-640.jpg","img_1024":"\/seedo\/photos\/262\/heraklion-venetian-loggia-thumb-1-1024.jpg"}},{"Title":"Cretaquarium","Small_text":"\u003Cp\u003EFounded in 2005, this is the largest aquarium in the Mediterranean. It depicts marine life with upgraded and impressive presentations of natural landscapes, offering visitors a chance to see rare sea-living creatures.\u003C\/p\u003E","Latitude":"35.332394","Longitude":"25.282497","Zoom_level":"14","Area":"Crete","Island":"Heraklion","Village":"Gouves","Location":"Gouves","Type":"Museums","Url":"\/crete\/heraklion\/sightseeing\/heraklion-cretaquarium\/","Url_location":"\/crete\/heraklion\/gouves\/","Images":{"img_480":"\/seedo\/photos\/886\/heraklion-cretaquarium-thumb-1-480.jpg","img_640":"\/seedo\/photos\/886\/heraklion-cretaquarium-thumb-1-640.jpg","img_1024":"\/seedo\/photos\/886\/heraklion-cretaquarium-thumb-1-1024.jpg"}},{"Title":"Portela Gorge","Small_text":"\u003Cp\u003EPortela Gorge is located in the southeastern part of Crete and it is 4.6 kilometres long, up to the area of Keratokampos. Hiking there usually lasts about 2-3 hours and the gorge is very popular among experienced canyoners.\u003C\/p\u003E\n","Latitude":"35.02079863133168","Longitude":"25.384000490790907","Zoom_level":"12","Area":"Crete","Island":"Heraklion","Village":"Keratokambos","Location":"Keratokambos","Type":"Outdoor Activities","Url":"\/crete\/heraklion\/sightseeing\/portela-gorge\/","Url_location":"\/crete\/heraklion\/keratokambos\/","Images":{"img_480":"\/seedo\/photos\/1491\/heraklion-portela-gorge-thumb-1-480.jpeg","img_640":"\/seedo\/photos\/1491\/heraklion-portela-gorge-thumb-1-640.jpeg","img_1024":"\/seedo\/photos\/1491\/heraklion-portela-gorge-thumb-1-1024.jpeg"}},{"Title":"Panagia Kaliviani","Small_text":"\u003Cp\u003EThe Monastery of Panagia Kaliviani is located close to Mires village, on the south western side of Heraklion Crete. This is a relatively modern monastery, as it was probably built in the early 20th century.\u003C\/p\u003E","Latitude":"35.053063","Longitude":"24.834192","Zoom_level":"14","Area":"Crete","Island":"Heraklion","Village":"Mires","Location":"Mires","Type":"Churches","Url":"\/crete\/heraklion\/sightseeing\/heraklion-panagia-kaliviani\/","Url_location":"\/crete\/heraklion\/mires\/","Images":{"img_480":"\/seedo\/photos\/263\/heraklion-panagia-kaliviani-thumb-1-480.jpg","img_640":"\/seedo\/photos\/263\/heraklion-panagia-kaliviani-thumb-1-640.jpg","img_1024":"\/seedo\/photos\/263\/heraklion-panagia-kaliviani-thumb-1-1024.jpg"}},{"Title":"Agia Ekaterini","Small_text":"\u003Cp\u003EThe church of Agia Ekaterini of Sinaites was built in the 16th century by the Venetians and during the Ottoman rule, it was converted into a mosque. The church is located in the heart of the town, next to the church of Agios Minas.\u003C\/p\u003E","Latitude":"35.338099","Longitude":"25.131368","Zoom_level":"14","Area":"Crete","Island":"Heraklion","Village":"Town","Location":"Town","Type":"Churches","Url":"\/crete\/heraklion\/sightseeing\/heraklion-agia-ekaterini\/","Url_location":"\/crete\/heraklion\/town\/","Images":{"img_480":"\/seedo\/photos\/264\/heraklion-agia-ekaterini-thumb-1-480.jpg","img_640":"\/seedo\/photos\/264\/heraklion-agia-ekaterini-thumb-1-640.jpg","img_1024":"\/seedo\/photos\/264\/heraklion-agia-ekaterini-thumb-1-1024.jpg"}},{"Title":"Asterousia Mountains","Small_text":"Asterousia Mountains is a 60 km long mountain range in Heraklion, located along the southern coastline of Crete, between the valley of Messara and the Libyan Sea.","Latitude":"34.966643617121264","Longitude":"25.0832839241069","Zoom_level":"12","Area":"Crete","Island":"Heraklion","Village":"Kapetaniana","Location":"Kapetaniana","Type":"Other","Url":"\/crete\/heraklion\/sightseeing\/asterousia-mountains\/","Url_location":"\/crete\/heraklion\/kapetaniana\/","Images":{"img_480":"\/seedo\/photos\/1405\/heraklion-asterousia-mountains-thumb-1-480.jpg","img_640":"\/seedo\/photos\/1405\/heraklion-asterousia-mountains-thumb-1-640.jpg","img_1024":"\/seedo\/photos\/1405\/heraklion-asterousia-mountains-thumb-1-1024.jpg"}},{"Title":"Agios Titos","Small_text":"\u003Cp\u003EThe church of Agios Titos was originally constructed in the 10th century by the Byzantines. Later on, it was renovated by the Venetians and when Crete was conquered by the Ottomans, it was turned into a mosque. This is where the skull of Saint Titus is guarded.\u003C\/p\u003E","Latitude":"35.340199","Longitude":"25.134545","Zoom_level":"14","Area":"Crete","Island":"Heraklion","Village":"Town","Location":"Town","Type":"Churches","Url":"\/crete\/heraklion\/sightseeing\/heraklion-agios-titos\/","Url_location":"\/crete\/heraklion\/town\/","Images":{"img_480":"\/seedo\/photos\/266\/heraklion-agios-titos-thumb-1-480.jpg","img_640":"\/seedo\/photos\/266\/heraklion-agios-titos-thumb-1-640.jpg","img_1024":"\/seedo\/photos\/266\/heraklion-agios-titos-thumb-1-1024.jpg"}},{"Title":"Ancient Rizinia","Small_text":"\u003Cp\u003ERizinia is the ancient town of Prinias, located about halfway between Gortyn and Knossos. This archaeological site has revealed a 7th century BC temple that has striking similarities to the Egyptian architecture.\u003C\/p\u003E","Latitude":"35.1696941","Longitude":"25.0051168","Zoom_level":"14","Area":"Crete","Island":"Heraklion","Village":"Prinias","Location":"Prinias","Type":"Ancient Sites","Url":"\/crete\/heraklion\/sightseeing\/ancient-rizinia\/","Url_location":"\/crete\/heraklion\/prinias\/","Images":{"img_480":"\/seedo\/photos\/948\/heraklion-ancient-rizinia-thumb-1-480.jpg","img_640":"\/seedo\/photos\/948\/heraklion-ancient-rizinia-thumb-1-640.jpg","img_1024":"\/seedo\/photos\/948\/heraklion-ancient-rizinia-thumb-1-1024.jpg"}},{"Title":"Kotsanas Museum","Small_text":"\u003Cp\u003EHoused in the Venetian building \u201cPalazzo d\u2019 Ittar\u201d at 18 Epimenidou Street, in the heart of Heraklion city, \u003Cstrong\u003EKotsanas Museum of Ancient Greek Technology\u003C\/strong\u003E offers a unique opportunity to discover the secrets of Ancient Greek Technology, by promoting interactive learning and analytical thinking for both greek and english speaking visitors of all ages.\u003C\/p\u003E\n","Latitude":"35.341448","Longitude":"25.135545","Zoom_level":"14","Area":"Crete","Island":"Heraklion","Village":"Town","Location":"Town","Type":"Museums","Url":"\/crete\/heraklion\/sightseeing\/kotsanas-museum\/","Url_location":"\/crete\/heraklion\/town\/","Images":{"img_480":"\/seedo\/photos\/1275\/heraklion-kotsanas-museum-thumb-1-480.jpg","img_640":"\/seedo\/photos\/1275\/heraklion-kotsanas-museum-thumb-1-640.jpg","img_1024":"\/seedo\/photos\/1275\/heraklion-kotsanas-museum-thumb-1-1024.jpg"}},{"Title":"Kazantzakis Museum","Small_text":"\u003Cp\u003EThis museum is housed in a modern building in Myrtia. Nikos Kazantzakis was born in Heraklion and is considered to be one of the most important Greek writers of the 20th century.\u003C\/p\u003E","Latitude":"35.234671","Longitude":"25.209190","Zoom_level":"14","Area":"Crete","Island":"Heraklion","Village":"Myrtia","Location":"Myrtia","Type":"Museums","Url":"\/crete\/heraklion\/sightseeing\/kazantzakis-museum\/","Url_location":"\/crete\/heraklion\/myrtia\/","Images":{"img_480":"\/seedo\/photos\/258\/heraklion-kazantzakis-museum-thumb-1-480.jpg","img_640":"\/seedo\/photos\/258\/heraklion-kazantzakis-museum-thumb-1-640.jpg","img_1024":"\/seedo\/photos\/258\/heraklion-kazantzakis-museum-thumb-1-1024.jpg"}},{"Title":"Tomb of Kazantzakis","Small_text":"\u003Cp\u003EThe tomb of Nikos Kazantzakis is located outside the city walls, in Martinego Tower. On his tomb, the following words have been carved, as was his will: "I hope for nothing. I fear nothing. I am free".\u003C\/p\u003E","Latitude":"35.332669","Longitude":"25.130799","Zoom_level":"14","Area":"Crete","Island":"Heraklion","Village":"Town","Location":"Town","Type":"General","Url":"\/crete\/heraklion\/sightseeing\/tomb-kazantzakis\/","Url_location":"\/crete\/heraklion\/town\/","Images":{"img_480":"\/seedo\/photos\/261\/heraklion-tomb-of-kazantzakis-thumb-1-480.jpg","img_640":"\/seedo\/photos\/261\/heraklion-tomb-of-kazantzakis-thumb-1-640.jpg","img_1024":"\/seedo\/photos\/261\/heraklion-tomb-of-kazantzakis-thumb-1-1024.jpg"}},{"Title":"Lychnostatis Folk Museum","Small_text":"\u003Cp\u003ELocated in the village of Hersonissos, east of Heraklion, this museum offers an original and creative approach to the culture and nature of Crete. Frequently it organizes many cultural events, such as educational seminars for kids, audiovisual performances or traditional dancing events.\u003C\/p\u003E","Latitude":"35.306622","Longitude":"25.411105","Zoom_level":"14","Area":"Crete","Island":"Heraklion","Village":"Hersonisos village","Location":"Hersonisos village","Type":"Museums","Url":"\/crete\/heraklion\/sightseeing\/lychnostatis-museum\/","Url_location":"\/crete\/heraklion\/hersonisos-village\/","Images":{"img_480":"\/seedo\/photos\/255\/heraklion-lychnostatis-folk-museum-thumb-1-480.jpg","img_640":"\/seedo\/photos\/255\/heraklion-lychnostatis-folk-museum-thumb-1-640.jpg","img_1024":"\/seedo\/photos\/255\/heraklion-lychnostatis-folk-museum-thumb-1-1024.jpg"}},{"Title":"Skoteino Cave","Small_text":"\u003Cp\u003EThis beautiful cave can be reached on foot from Skoteino village. It used to be an important sanctuary in the Minoan times. Outside the cave, there is a nice chapel of Agia Paraskevi and a celebration is performed there on 26th July, the name day of the saint.\u003C\/p\u003E","Latitude":"35.304745","Longitude":"25.297631","Zoom_level":"14","Area":"Crete","Island":"Heraklion","Village":"Gouves","Location":"Gouves","Type":"Other","Url":"\/crete\/heraklion\/sightseeing\/heraklion-skoteino-cave\/","Url_location":"\/crete\/heraklion\/gouves\/","Images":{"img_480":"\/seedo\/photos\/250\/heraklion-skoteino-cave-thumb-1-480.jpg","img_640":"\/seedo\/photos\/250\/heraklion-skoteino-cave-thumb-1-640.jpg","img_1024":"\/seedo\/photos\/250\/heraklion-skoteino-cave-thumb-1-1024.jpg"}},{"Title":"Natural History Museum","Small_text":"\u003Cp\u003EThe Natural History Museum of Crete allows visitors to see and experience the biodiversity of Crete. It is housed in a modern building at the port of Heraklion Town.\u003C\/p\u003E","Latitude":"35.341869","Longitude":"25.126812","Zoom_level":"14","Area":"Crete","Island":"Heraklion","Village":"Town","Location":"Town","Type":"Museums","Url":"\/crete\/heraklion\/sightseeing\/heraklion-natural-history-museum\/","Url_location":"\/crete\/heraklion\/town\/","Images":{"img_480":"\/seedo\/photos\/254\/heraklion-natural-history-museum-thumb-1-480.jpg","img_640":"\/seedo\/photos\/254\/heraklion-natural-history-museum-thumb-1-640.jpg","img_1024":"\/seedo\/photos\/254\/heraklion-natural-history-museum-thumb-1-1024.jpg"}},{"Title":"Historical Museum","Small_text":"\u003Cp\u003EThe Historical Museum of Heraklion was established in 1953 by the Society of Cretan Historical Studies. The museum presents the history and culture of Crete from the early Christian times till modern era.\u003C\/p\u003E","Latitude":"35.341880","Longitude":"25.130923","Zoom_level":"14","Area":"Crete","Island":"Heraklion","Village":"Town","Location":"Town","Type":"Museums","Url":"\/crete\/heraklion\/sightseeing\/historical-museum\/","Url_location":"\/crete\/heraklion\/town\/","Images":{"img_480":"\/seedo\/photos\/253\/heraklion-historical-museum-thumb-1-480.jpg","img_640":"\/seedo\/photos\/253\/heraklion-historical-museum-thumb-1-640.jpg","img_1024":"\/seedo\/photos\/253\/heraklion-historical-museum-thumb-1-1024.jpg"}},{"Title":"Agios Minas","Small_text":"\u003Cp\u003EThis impressive church in the heart of the town is the cathedral of Heraklion Town. 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The organized beach next to some strange rock formations offers a nice environment to relax.\u003C\/p\u003E","Url_location":"\/crete\/heraklion\/beaches\/matala\/","Location":"Matala","Url":"\/crete\/heraklion\/beaches\/matala\/","Type":["Sandy","Family Friendly","Well-Organized","Watersports"],"Latitude":"34.993863130383524","Longitude":"24.749600887298584","Zoom_level":13,"Images":{"img_480":"\/village_beach\/photos\/318\/matala-thumb-1-480.jpg","img_640":"\/village_beach\/photos\/318\/matala-thumb-1-640.jpg","img_1024":"\/village_beach\/photos\/318\/matala-thumb-1-1024.jpg"}},{"Title":"Agia Pelagia","Small_text":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELocation:\u003C\/strong\u003E 24 km north west of Heraklion Town\r\n\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDescription:\u003C\/strong\u003E Agia Pelagia is a lovely fishing village that turns into a tourist resort in summer. Its calm ambience and the beautiful beaches make it a nice family place.\u003C\/p\u003E","Url_location":"\/crete\/heraklion\/beaches\/agia-pelagia\/","Location":"Agia Pelagia","Url":"\/crete\/heraklion\/beaches\/agia-pelagia\/","Type":["Diving Club","Sandy","Family Friendly","Well-Organized"],"Latitude":"35.406925954224995","Longitude":"25.017070770263672","Zoom_level":13,"Images":{"img_480":"\/village_beach\/photos\/344\/agia-pelagia-thumb-1-480.jpg","img_640":"\/village_beach\/photos\/344\/agia-pelagia-thumb-1-640.jpg","img_1024":"\/village_beach\/photos\/344\/agia-pelagia-thumb-1-1024.jpg"}},{"Title":"Malia","Small_text":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELocation:\u003C\/strong\u003E 36 km east of Heraklion\r\n\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDescription:\u003C\/strong\u003E Malia is the most popular beach resort of Heraklion and the most famous nightlife spot in Crete. It gets very popular and usually attracts people who go there for clubbing. \u003C\/p\u003E","Url_location":"\/crete\/heraklion\/beaches\/malia\/","Location":"Malia","Url":"\/crete\/heraklion\/beaches\/malia\/","Type":["Party","Sandy","Well-Organized","Watersports"],"Latitude":"35.2841631092567","Longitude":"25.461974143981934","Zoom_level":13,"Images":{"img_480":"\/village_beach\/photos\/393\/malia-thumb-1-480.jpg","img_640":"\/village_beach\/photos\/393\/malia-thumb-1-640.jpg","img_1024":"\/village_beach\/photos\/393\/malia-thumb-1-1024.jpg"}},{"Title":"Agiofaraggo","Small_text":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELocation:\u003C\/strong\u003E 80 km south west of Heraklion Town\r\n\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDescription:\u003C\/strong\u003E A wonderful beach at the end of a gorge, Agiofaraggo is a popular spot for free camping and nudism.\u003C\/p\u003E","Url_location":"\/crete\/heraklion\/beaches\/agiofaraggo\/","Location":"Agiofaraggo","Url":"\/crete\/heraklion\/beaches\/agiofaraggo\/","Type":["Pebbled","Secluded","Non-Organized","Nudism-Friendly"],"Latitude":"34.925419356538136","Longitude":"24.752883911132812","Zoom_level":16,"Images":{"img_480":"\/village_beach\/photos\/2125\/agiofaraggo-thumb-1-480.jpg","img_640":"\/village_beach\/photos\/2125\/agiofaraggo-thumb-1-640.jpg","img_1024":"\/village_beach\/photos\/2125\/agiofaraggo-thumb-1-1024.jpg"}},{"Title":"Tymbaki","Small_text":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELocation:\u003C\/strong\u003E 70 km south west of Heraklion Town\r\n\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDescription:\u003C\/strong\u003E Tymbaki is a calm and relaxing beach on the south western side of Heraklion Crete, close to the famous resort of Matala.\u003C\/p\u003E","Url_location":"\/crete\/heraklion\/beaches\/tymbaki\/","Location":"Tymbaki","Url":"\/crete\/heraklion\/beaches\/tymbaki\/","Type":["Partly-Organized","Family Friendly","Pebbled"],"Latitude":"35.07313849185377","Longitude":"24.767732620239258","Zoom_level":13,"Images":{"img_480":"\/village_beach\/photos\/951\/tymbaki-thumb-1-480.jpg","img_640":"\/village_beach\/photos\/951\/tymbaki-thumb-1-640.jpg","img_1024":"\/village_beach\/photos\/951\/tymbaki-thumb-1-1024.jpg"}},{"Title":"Tobrouk","Small_text":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELocation:\u003C\/strong\u003E 10 km east of Heraklion Town\r\n\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDescription:\u003C\/strong\u003E Tobrouk is located on the northern side of Crete and very close to popular tourist resorts. Its large beach and the watersports facilities make this beach crowded in summer.\u003C\/p\u003E","Url_location":"\/crete\/heraklion\/beaches\/tobrouk\/","Location":"Tobrouk","Url":"\/crete\/heraklion\/beaches\/tobrouk\/","Type":["Partly-Organized","Sandy"],"Latitude":"35.330671811259016","Longitude":"25.23885726928711","Zoom_level":15,"Images":{"img_480":"\/village_beach\/photos\/2129\/tobrouk-thumb-1-480.jpg","img_640":"\/village_beach\/photos\/2129\/tobrouk-thumb-1-640.jpg","img_1024":"\/village_beach\/photos\/2129\/tobrouk-thumb-1-1024.jpg"}},{"Title":"Lygaria","Small_text":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELocation:\u003C\/strong\u003E 23 km north west of Heraklion Town\r\n\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDescription:\u003C\/strong\u003E Lygaria is another beautiful beach close to the tourist resort of Agia Pelagia. It is actually a secluded cove nice for relaxation.\u003C\/p\u003E","Url_location":"\/crete\/heraklion\/beaches\/lygaria\/","Location":"Lygaria","Url":"\/crete\/heraklion\/beaches\/lygaria\/","Type":["Diving Club","Sandy","Family Friendly","Well-Organized"],"Latitude":"35.39885426480022","Longitude":"25.026791095733643","Zoom_level":13,"Images":{"img_480":"\/village_beach\/photos\/622\/lygaria-thumb-1-480.jpg","img_640":"\/village_beach\/photos\/622\/lygaria-thumb-1-640.jpg","img_1024":"\/village_beach\/photos\/622\/lygaria-thumb-1-1024.jpg"}},{"Title":"Amoudara","Small_text":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELocation:\u003C\/strong\u003E 5 km west of Heraklion Town\r\n\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDescription:\u003C\/strong\u003E Ammoudara is a very long, sandy beach with clean water. The organized coast and the close distance from Heraklion Town makes it very popular.\u003C\/p\u003E","Url_location":"\/crete\/heraklion\/beaches\/amoudara\/","Location":"Amoudara","Url":"\/crete\/heraklion\/beaches\/amoudara\/","Type":["Diving Club","Windsurfing","Sandy","Family Friendly","Well-Organized","Watersports"],"Latitude":"35.33725371373476","Longitude":"25.08504867553711","Zoom_level":13,"Images":{"img_480":"\/village_beach\/photos\/412\/amoudara-thumb-1-480.jpg","img_640":"\/village_beach\/photos\/412\/amoudara-thumb-1-640.jpg","img_1024":"\/village_beach\/photos\/412\/amoudara-thumb-1-1024.jpg"}},{"Title":"Amnissos","Small_text":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELocation:\u003C\/strong\u003E 9 km east of Heraklion Town\r\n\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDescription:\u003C\/strong\u003E Amnissos is a long, sandy beach in close distance to Heraklion. The coast is organized with sunbeds, umbrellas, watersports centres and beach bars.\u003C\/p\u003E","Url_location":"\/crete\/heraklion\/beaches\/amnissos\/","Location":"Amnissos","Url":"\/crete\/heraklion\/beaches\/amnissos\/","Type":["Sandy","Family Friendly","Well-Organized","Watersports"],"Latitude":"35.33315759273851","Longitude":"25.21860122680664","Zoom_level":13,"Images":{"img_480":"\/village_beach\/photos\/945\/amnissos-thumb-1-480.jpg","img_640":"\/village_beach\/photos\/945\/amnissos-thumb-1-640.jpg","img_1024":"\/village_beach\/photos\/945\/amnissos-thumb-1-1024.jpg"}},{"Title":"Stalida","Small_text":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELocation:\u003C\/strong\u003E 33 km east of Heraklion Town\r\n\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDescription:\u003C\/strong\u003E Stalida is a popular beach with many hotels around it. It is located between Hersonissos and Malia, east of Heraklion Town.\u003C\/p\u003E","Url_location":"\/crete\/heraklion\/beaches\/stalida\/","Location":"Stalida","Url":"\/crete\/heraklion\/beaches\/stalida\/","Type":["Party","Sandy","Well-Organized","Watersports"],"Latitude":"35.292832985540436","Longitude":"25.432898998260498","Zoom_level":13,"Images":{"img_480":"\/village_beach\/photos\/360\/stalida-thumb-1-480.jpg","img_640":"\/village_beach\/photos\/360\/stalida-thumb-1-640.jpg","img_1024":"\/village_beach\/photos\/360\/stalida-thumb-1-1024.jpg"}},{"Title":"Hersonissos","Small_text":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELocation:\u003C\/strong\u003E 28 km east of Heraklion Town\r\n\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDescription:\u003C\/strong\u003E The beaches around Hersonissos are among the most popular in Heraklion Crete. It is well organized and has many watersports centres.\u003C\/p\u003E","Url_location":"\/crete\/heraklion\/beaches\/hersonissos\/","Location":"Hersonissos","Url":"\/crete\/heraklion\/beaches\/hersonissos\/","Type":["Diving Club","Party","Sandy","Family Friendly","Well-Organized","Watersports"],"Latitude":"35.317191242511036","Longitude":"25.392976999282837","Zoom_level":13,"Images":{"img_480":"\/village_beach\/photos\/317\/hersonissos-thumb-1-480.jpg","img_640":"\/village_beach\/photos\/317\/hersonissos-thumb-1-640.jpg","img_1024":"\/village_beach\/photos\/317\/hersonissos-thumb-1-1024.jpg"}},{"Title":"Kalamaki","Small_text":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELocation:\u003C\/strong\u003E 67 km south west of Heraklion Town\r\n\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDescription:\u003C\/strong\u003E Kalamaki is a fully organized beach close to the popular resorts of Matala. It has clean water and a long, sandy coast.\u003C\/p\u003E","Url_location":"\/crete\/heraklion\/beaches\/kalamaki\/","Location":"Kalamaki","Url":"\/crete\/heraklion\/beaches\/kalamaki\/","Type":["Partly-Organized","Sandy","Family Friendly"],"Latitude":"35.03934342034715","Longitude":"24.757089614868164","Zoom_level":13,"Images":{"img_480":"\/village_beach\/photos\/943\/kalamaki-thumb-1-480.jpg","img_640":"\/village_beach\/photos\/943\/kalamaki-thumb-1-640.jpg","img_1024":"\/village_beach\/photos\/943\/kalamaki-thumb-1-1024.jpg"}},{"Title":"Kokkini Hani","Small_text":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELocation:\u003C\/strong\u003E 13 km east of Heraklion Town\r\n\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDescription:\u003C\/strong\u003E Hani Kokkini is a busy, lively beach resort with many tourist facilities and watersports centres along the coast.\u003C\/p\u003E","Url_location":"\/crete\/heraklion\/beaches\/kokkini-hani\/","Location":"Kokkini Hani","Url":"\/crete\/heraklion\/beaches\/kokkini-hani\/","Type":["Sandy","Family Friendly","Well-Organized","Watersports"],"Latitude":"35.331161971404576","Longitude":"25.25460720062256","Zoom_level":13,"Images":{"img_480":"\/village_beach\/photos\/324\/kokkini-hani-thumb-1-480.jpg","img_640":"\/village_beach\/photos\/324\/kokkini-hani-thumb-1-640.jpg","img_1024":"\/village_beach\/photos\/324\/kokkini-hani-thumb-1-1024.jpg"}},{"Title":"Tsoutsouros","Small_text":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELocation:\u003C\/strong\u003E 60 km south east of Heraklion Crete\r\n\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDescription:\u003C\/strong\u003E Tsoutsouros is a lovely and calm resort on the southern side of Crete. This is a great place for relaxing, family vacations.\u003C\/p\u003E","Url_location":"\/crete\/heraklion\/beaches\/tsoutsouros\/","Location":"Tsoutsouros","Url":"\/crete\/heraklion\/beaches\/tsoutsouros\/","Type":["Family Friendly","Pebbled","Secluded","Non-Organized"],"Latitude":"34.98647986346684","Longitude":"25.287394523620605","Zoom_level":13,"Images":{"img_480":"\/village_beach\/photos\/950\/tsoutsouros-thumb-1-480.jpg","img_640":"\/village_beach\/photos\/950\/tsoutsouros-thumb-1-640.jpg","img_1024":"\/village_beach\/photos\/950\/tsoutsouros-thumb-1-1024.jpg"}},{"Title":"Fodele","Small_text":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELocation:\u003C\/strong\u003E 27 km west of Heraklion Town\r\n\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDescription:\u003C\/strong\u003E A lovely village with some tourist development, Fodele has a long sandy beach and some delicious taverns along the shore.\u003C\/p\u003E","Url_location":"\/crete\/heraklion\/beaches\/fodele\/","Location":"Fodele","Url":"\/crete\/heraklion\/beaches\/fodele\/","Type":["Sandy","Family Friendly","Well-Organized","Watersports"],"Latitude":"35.40181893369544","Longitude":"24.954242706298828","Zoom_level":15,"Images":{"img_480":"\/village_beach\/photos\/2128\/fodele-thumb-1-480.jpg","img_640":"\/village_beach\/photos\/2128\/fodele-thumb-1-640.jpg","img_1024":"\/village_beach\/photos\/2128\/fodele-thumb-1-1024.jpg"}},{"Title":"Agia Pelagia Psaromoura","Small_text":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELocation:\u003C\/strong\u003E 24 km north west of Heraklion Town\r\n\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDescription:\u003C\/strong\u003E This is a small beach close to Agia Pelagia, a lovely resort north west of Heraklion. It is not organized, so it is nice for relaxation.\u003C\/p\u003E","Url_location":"\/crete\/heraklion\/beaches\/agia-pelagia-psaromoura\/","Location":"Agia Pelagia Psaromoura","Url":"\/crete\/heraklion\/beaches\/agia-pelagia-psaromoura\/","Type":["Pebbled","Secluded","Non-Organized"],"Latitude":"35.41280212542049","Longitude":"25.01762330532074","Zoom_level":13,"Images":{"img_480":"\/village_beach\/photos\/946\/agia-pelagia-psaromoura-thumb-1-480.jpg","img_640":"\/village_beach\/photos\/946\/agia-pelagia-psaromoura-thumb-1-640.jpg","img_1024":"\/village_beach\/photos\/946\/agia-pelagia-psaromoura-thumb-1-1024.jpg"}},{"Title":"Agia Pelagia Mononaftis","Small_text":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELocation:\u003C\/strong\u003E 24 km north west of Heraklion Town\r\n\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDescription:\u003C\/strong\u003E Mononaftis is a narrow beach close to the tourist resort of Agia Pelagia. Surrounded by some rocks, this small cove is organized with sunbeds and umbrellas.\u003C\/p\u003E","Url_location":"\/crete\/heraklion\/beaches\/agia-pelagia-mononaftis\/","Location":"Agia Pelagia Mononaftis","Url":"\/crete\/heraklion\/beaches\/agia-pelagia-mononaftis\/","Type":["Pebbled","Well-Organized"],"Latitude":"35.41040623830137","Longitude":"25.018057823181152","Zoom_level":13,"Images":{"img_480":"\/village_beach\/photos\/947\/agia-pelagia-mononaftis-thumb-1-480.jpg","img_640":"\/village_beach\/photos\/947\/agia-pelagia-mononaftis-thumb-1-640.jpg","img_1024":"\/village_beach\/photos\/947\/agia-pelagia-mononaftis-thumb-1-1024.jpg"}},{"Title":"Dermatos","Small_text":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELocation:\u003C\/strong\u003E 90 km south of Heraklion Town\r\n\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDescription:\u003C\/strong\u003E A secluded beach on the southern side of Crete, Dermatos is not organized at all and provides a nice alternative for total privacy.\u003C\/p\u003E","Url_location":"\/crete\/heraklion\/beaches\/dermatos\/","Location":"Dermatos","Url":"\/crete\/heraklion\/beaches\/dermatos\/","Type":["Sandy","Non-Organized"],"Latitude":"34.983614273361425","Longitude":"25.321683883666992","Zoom_level":16,"Images":{"img_480":"\/village_beach\/photos\/2130\/dermatos-thumb-1-480.jpg","img_640":"\/village_beach\/photos\/2130\/dermatos-thumb-1-640.jpg","img_1024":"\/village_beach\/photos\/2130\/dermatos-thumb-1-1024.jpg"}},{"Title":"Analipsi","Small_text":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELocation:\u003C\/strong\u003E 20 km east of Heraklion Town\r\n\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDescription:\u003C\/strong\u003E Analipsi is a lovely beach resort with many tourist facilities and watersports centres.\u003C\/p\u003E","Url_location":"\/crete\/heraklion\/beaches\/analipsi\/","Location":"Analipsi","Url":"\/crete\/heraklion\/beaches\/analipsi\/","Type":["Sandy","Family Friendly","Well-Organized","Watersports"],"Latitude":"35.33384029398842","Longitude":"25.345008373260498","Zoom_level":13,"Images":{"img_480":"\/village_beach\/photos\/944\/analipsi-thumb-1-480.jpg","img_640":"\/village_beach\/photos\/944\/analipsi-thumb-1-640.jpg","img_1024":"\/village_beach\/photos\/944\/analipsi-thumb-1-1024.jpg"}},{"Title":"Gouves","Small_text":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELocation:\u003C\/strong\u003E 16 km east of Heraklion Town\r\n\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDescription:\u003C\/strong\u003E Kato Gouves is a popular tourist resort between Heraklion and Hersonissos. It is much developed with hotels, watersports centres and organized beaches.\u003C\/p\u003E","Url_location":"\/crete\/heraklion\/beaches\/gouves\/","Location":"Gouves","Url":"\/crete\/heraklion\/beaches\/gouves\/","Type":["Diving Club","Sandy","Family Friendly","Well-Organized","Watersports"],"Latitude":"35.33382278890019","Longitude":"25.303144454956055","Zoom_level":13,"Images":{"img_480":"\/village_beach\/photos\/308\/gouves-thumb-1-480.jpg","img_640":"\/village_beach\/photos\/308\/gouves-thumb-1-640.jpg","img_1024":"\/village_beach\/photos\/308\/gouves-thumb-1-1024.jpg"}},{"Title":"Karteros","Small_text":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELocation:\u003C\/strong\u003E 8 km east of Heraklion Town\r\n\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDescription:\u003C\/strong\u003E This is a pleasant beach resort close to Heraklion Town, on the northern side of Crete. It usually gets very popular in summer.\u003C\/p\u003E","Url_location":"\/crete\/heraklion\/beaches\/karteros\/","Location":"Karteros","Url":"\/crete\/heraklion\/beaches\/karteros\/","Type":["Sandy","Family Friendly","Well-Organized","Watersports"],"Latitude":"35.33217729367906","Longitude":"25.20634889602661","Zoom_level":13,"Images":{"img_480":"\/village_beach\/photos\/942\/karteros-thumb-1-480.jpg","img_640":"\/village_beach\/photos\/942\/karteros-thumb-1-640.jpg","img_1024":"\/village_beach\/photos\/942\/karteros-thumb-1-1024.jpg"}},{"Title":"Keratokambos","Small_text":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELocation:\u003C\/strong\u003E 70 km south of Heraklion Town\r\n\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDescription:\u003C\/strong\u003E A secluded resort on the southern side of Crete, Keratokambos is a great choice for family and quiet vacations.\u003C\/p\u003E","Url_location":"\/crete\/heraklion\/beaches\/keratokambos\/","Location":"Keratokambos","Url":"\/crete\/heraklion\/beaches\/keratokambos\/","Type":["Partly-Organized","Sandy","Secluded"],"Latitude":"34.998415813012116","Longitude":"25.38294553756714","Zoom_level":16,"Images":{"img_480":"\/village_beach\/photos\/2137\/keratokambos-thumb-1-480.jpg","img_640":"\/village_beach\/photos\/2137\/keratokambos-thumb-1-640.jpg","img_1024":"\/village_beach\/photos\/2137\/keratokambos-thumb-1-1024.jpg"}},{"Title":"Kokkinos Pyrgos","Small_text":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELocation:\u003C\/strong\u003E 67 km south west of Heraklion Town\r\n\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDescription:\u003C\/strong\u003E Close to the popular resort of Tymbaki, Kokkinos Pyrgos is a small, sandy beach with few tourist facilities.\u003C\/p\u003E","Url_location":"\/crete\/heraklion\/beaches\/kokkinos-pyrgos\/","Location":"Kokkinos Pyrgos","Url":"\/crete\/heraklion\/beaches\/kokkinos-pyrgos\/","Type":["Sandy","Family Friendly","Non-Organized"],"Latitude":"35.08349904288728","Longitude":"24.73494529724121","Zoom_level":15,"Images":{"img_480":"\/village_beach\/photos\/2138\/kokkinos-pyrgos-thumb-1-480.jpg","img_640":"\/village_beach\/photos\/2138\/kokkinos-pyrgos-thumb-1-640.jpg","img_1024":"\/village_beach\/photos\/2138\/kokkinos-pyrgos-thumb-1-1024.jpg"}},{"Title":"Komos","Small_text":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELocation:\u003C\/strong\u003E 67 km south west of Heraklion Town\r\n\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDescription:\u003C\/strong\u003E Komos is a large, secluded beach close to the busy resort of Matala. Although the surrounding area gets busy in summer, Komos usually doesn't get crowded.\u003C\/p\u003E","Url_location":"\/crete\/heraklion\/beaches\/komos\/","Location":"Komos","Url":"\/crete\/heraklion\/beaches\/komos\/","Type":["Partly-Organized","Sandy"],"Latitude":"35.04587869324219","Longitude":"24.755802154541016","Zoom_level":13,"Images":{"img_480":"\/village_beach\/photos\/953\/komos-thumb-1-480.jpg","img_640":"\/village_beach\/photos\/953\/komos-thumb-1-640.jpg","img_1024":"\/village_beach\/photos\/953\/komos-thumb-1-1024.jpg"}},{"Title":"Paleokastro","Small_text":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELocation:\u003C\/strong\u003E 15 km north west of Heraklion Town\r\n\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDescription:\u003C\/strong\u003E Paleokastro is a small, secluded beach on the way from Heraklion Town to Agia Pelagia. Surrounded by a huge rock, this beach is protected by strong winds.\u003C\/p\u003E","Url_location":"\/crete\/heraklion\/beaches\/paleokastro\/","Location":"Paleokastro","Url":"\/crete\/heraklion\/beaches\/paleokastro\/","Type":["Pebbled","Secluded","Non-Organized"],"Latitude":"35.366025735672395","Longitude":"25.038700103759766","Zoom_level":13,"Images":{"img_480":"\/village_beach\/photos\/952\/paleokastro-thumb-1-480.jpg","img_640":"\/village_beach\/photos\/952\/paleokastro-thumb-1-640.jpg","img_1024":"\/village_beach\/photos\/952\/paleokastro-thumb-1-1024.jpg"}},{"Title":"Psari Forada","Small_text":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELocation:\u003C\/strong\u003E 88 km south east of Heraklion Town\r\n\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDescription:\u003C\/strong\u003E Psari Forada is a calm beach on the southern side of Crete. 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