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Heraklion is the largest town on the Greek island of Crete. With over 130,000 inhabitants, it is even the fifth largest city in Greece. Heraklion, that is in the national language, Heraklion is located on the North coast of Crete. A fertile hilly level, Heraklion is located on a Bay of the Aegean Sea. Crete and Heraklion are popular with tourists especially from April to October, because it rains there scarcely during this time.

Most visitors end up in Heraklion. The international airport is the largest on Crete. During the high season there are of Germany from daily flights there. The flight time is around three and a half hours. On the island, there are some bus lines. If you would like to come to his hotel flexible, can take a car directly at the airport and ride to his hotel.

In the middle ages, the island of Crete was part of the Republic of Venice. One senses that even today in Heraklion. The fortress and the warehouses are particularly popular with holidaymakers. The Venetian fortress walls with bastions and moats offer a beautiful design for a snapshot.

The Venetian rule runs through all of Herakleion. As churches and the old town largely by the Italian Renaissance style. Absolutely essential during a summer festival is also the Heraklion summer. For animal lovers, the tourism centre offers horse riding on the beach. History lovers should the historical and Archaeological Museum of Heraklion don't miss.

The city of Heraklion is not enough who which can ideally explore the rest of Crete from there. The best means of transportation for this is a rental car. A trip to the Minoan Palace of Knossos, situated only 5 km from Heraklion is highly recommended. Along the West Coast are the plateau Highlands and the Venetian castle of Frangokastello.

Who would rather walk goes N can the European long-distance path in Crete.4 explore. From May to October tours through the Samaria Gorge protected as national parks offer also.