Matala

Matala

The village of hippies, Matala, is approximately 70 kilometers in the south of Heraclion and is one of the most famous coastal settlements of the southern Crete.…

Heraklion Towns and villages Beaches

Phaistos

Location  Tymbaki, 63 km southwest of Heraklion History Inhabited from the Neolithic period to the Minoan palaces era Palaces The first palace was built in…

Heraklion Archaeological Areas

Pitsidia

Location 65 km south of Heraklion Altitude 80 meters Attractions Traditional village with tourist facilities History Inhabited since 961 A.D.…

Heraklion Towns and villages

Kommos

Location 70 km southwest of Heraklion Historical significance Ruins of the ancient port of Phaistos Attractions Archaeological site and protected…

Heraklion Beaches

Kalamaki

Location 67 km south of Heraklion Beach The largest beach in southern Crete (2.5 km) with coarse sand and a rocky seabed Activities Ideal for water…

Heraklion Beaches Towns and villages

Petrokefali

Petrokefali of the Festos municipality is a beautiful village with recently renovated rock houses and 59 kilometers from Heraclion. There are many coffee houses…

Heraklion Towns and villages

Vai

The exotic Vai, the biggest palm forest in Europe and one of the most beautiful beaches in Crete, is 95 kilometers in the east of Agios NIkolaos and 25 kilometers…

Lasithi Beaches