Cosmopolitan aura and plenty of touristic facilities will remind you of Mykonos island. In the west part, not far from the village center, you will find the famous bays, Limanakia

26 km away from the center of Heraklion, the setting changes radically. just like a colorful canvas, Fodele that is said that gave birth to the painter Dominicos Theotokopoulos, known

A small beach emerges at the exit of Βlavari river at a distance of 89 km from the crowded Heraklion. The composition consists of dark sand and pebbles, but also

At a distance of 63 km. from the city of Heraklion, Tsoutsouras Beach has a unique way to relax the visitor and to “cure” his body, renowned for its healing

It owes its name to the three churches in the village, Metamorphosis, Agios Antonios and the Annunciation. At a distance of 64 km. from Heraklion the visitor may find calm

Only a step away from the bustling and picturesque Heraklion (10 km) lies the vast and golden Beach Tombrouk, which attracts all the villagers but many tourists also. Its name

At a distance of about 90 km. from the Centre of Heraklion is located the endless Beach Tertsa full of tamarisks and grey sand able to enchant the visitor. There

An attractive scenery with the rocky formation and the crystal clear waters. Skouros, the big rock that stands out on the beach, and the scattered trees are an ideal location

Sidonia, known also as Psari Forada, is one of the many resort settlements of Heraklion approximately 89 km. away from the city. The beach has the unique distinction of being

Shallow waters and natural shade from the rock that delimits, Sarantaris is recommended for baby swimming and relaxing moments 27 km away from

It dominates the highest point of Heraklion as an artificial acropolis, impressing with the panoramic view of the lively residential web above the Venetian walls. The tomb of the great

A rough diamond, which remains “secret” for many tourists, and delimits the area of Arvi and of Keratokambos. An enormous beach with crystal clear waters without a trace of vegetation

The imposing rocks make the green landscape of Palaiokastro, coming first in local’s selections, lokk even wilder. The Venetian fortress on the eastern side of the beach fills in the

Apart from other beaches, the rocky and rich seabed has transformed it in a wonderful diving destination 24 km. from Heraklion, without, of course, excluding visitors who just want to

Built on Kefalas hill, 3 miles southeast of Heraklion, it was the largest administrative center of the Minoan civilization, and today is one of the most popular archaelogical sites in