Heraklion is a multifaceted seaside city and a major urban centre. Come and discover the many world-renowned attractions it has to offer. The Heraklion of yesterday; the Venetian harbour and walls, ideal for a nostalgic walk through history. And the vibrant city of today; city squares and pedestrian walkways filled with a youthful energy, raki (the local drink), ouzo, gourmet restaurants and luxury hotels.
Along with these, a number of excellent museums and one of the largest aquariums in Europe. Just beyond the city limits, explore the much vaunted Knossos, one of the most significant sights on the island and in Greece; the most important centre of the Minoan civilisation, the palace of King Minos and the home of the myth of the Minotaur.