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Crete - Heraklion

Cheap flights to Crete (Heraklion)

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Overview

Fly to the capital of Crete, Heraklion, and you’ll be perfectly placed to visit the island’s resorts on both the eastern and western coast. There’s plenty to discover in the city itself too, such as the grand Venetian Koules Fortress and the famed Heraklion Archaeological Museum. Just a little outside of the city, there’s the Minoan Palace of Knossos, while some of Crete’s most popular resorts are also nearby, such as Hersonissos, Gouves and Stalis.

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Language

Greek

Currency

Euro (€)

Time difference

+2hrs

Local beer

£2.60

Meal for two

£30.40

Average flight time

4.5hrs

Great range of resorts

Heraklion puts you close to the thriving coastal resort of Hersonissos. It has a huge array of shops, bars and clubs along its main street, while nearby Stalis has one of the best beaches in the island. For an even more relaxed pace, there’s the inland village of Koutouloufari or upmarket Elounda.

Amazing antiquity

The Minoan Palace of Knossos lies just 5km inland from Heraklion. Built by the Minoan civilisation, these incredible ruins date back over 3,500 years. You could also explore the Heraklion Archaeological Museum, which houses some of the best artefacts found around Knossos.

Natural wonders

As the island’s largest mountain plain, the Lasithi Plateau offers incredible views of the rural Cretan landscape. You’ll see fruit orchards and old windmills laid out before you. Over in Aghios Nikolaos, you’ll find Lake Voulismeni, a beautiful lake in the centre of town, lined by waterfront bars and restaurants.

Crete (Heraklion) climate

15

Jan

15

Feb

16

Mar

20

Apr

23

May

27

Jun

28

Jul

28

Aug

26

Sep

23

Oct

19

Nov

16

Dec

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