Cheap Flights to Heraklion
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Heraklion is situated on the north coast of Crete and has been left a legacy of important Venetian monuments that were built during the fifteenth and seventeenth centuries. At first sight it is not a particularly stunning location however there are certain attractions especially in the old town area that are definitely worth visiting.
Probably the most popular site is the very impressive archaeological museum that displays finds and artefacts from the Minoan period. The unique collection is displayed around twenty different rooms and includes items such as metalwork, original frescoes and ceramics from the world’s best preserved Minoan site
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Located three miles southeast of Heraklion, is the remains of the awe inspiring Knossos Palace which is the largest Bronze Age Archaeological site in Greece. This amazing edifice needs to be seen to really appreciate the huge proportions of its intricate corridors, storage facilities, structural design and even its inner throne room.
The sturdy fifteenth century Heraklion walls and fortress were originally used to defend the harbour and guard the city from any marauding armies that fancied its chances of controlling this vital point. Once inside you can take a leisurely stroll around and discover for yourself some of the most outstanding examples of Venetian buildings that are still in existence.
For those visitors who also like a bit of retail therapy, Daedalou Street is filled with designer boutiques, Avgoustou Street is home to the souvenir shops and 1866 Street has the bustling open air market that displays some of the best home grown produce anywhere in the region.
Heraklion also has fun for the younger generation as well, such as the fabulous underwater Thalassocosmos Aquarium at Gournes. Having thirty two vast glass sided tanks with over two hundred sea creature and fish, you can really start to appreciate what underwater life is all about. Also families can spend the day at the nearby Star Beach water Park, where both the kids and grown ups will enjoy the many facilities that are available, such as waterslides, water-skiing, scuba-diving, pools, a lazy river, parasailing and even a special spa centre.
For some evening entertainment you can visit the Heraklion Arts Festival which is open during the summer months. Here you will come across different dance performances, music, theatre dramatisations and other shows and events that will keep you and the family well entertained.
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Alongside Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) there are 4 airports within the 100 mile catchment area of Heraklion. These are Siteia Airport (JSH) (53 Miles) :: Ioannis Daskalogiannis Airport (CHQ) (60 Miles) :: Santorini Airport (JTR) (75 Miles) and Kasos Island Airport (KSJ) (98 Miles).
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