Articles of category "Heraklion"

Heraklion welcomes many visitors attracted by the Minoan sites which are some of the most important of Greece, by the amazing gorges, some of the largest of Europe and by the incredibly clean waters of Crete. Among its many beauties it also possesses great Heraklion hotels, apartments and resorts to accommodate its visitors.

Heraklion Prefecture is the largest of the four prefectures of Crete and is bounded to the Prefectures of Lassithi to the east and Rethymno to the west. The capital city of Heraklion Prefecture is Heraklion City, Crete's largest city and port. In Heraklion City you will also find the starting point for visitors wishing to explore the island.