The prefecture of Heraklio, where over half the population of Crete now live, is located in the centre of the island. It contains some of the most important archaeological sites and well-preserved traditional villages. A place with great contra ...check all travel info about Heraklio prefecture.
 
 

 
 
 
 


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Bali village  
Bali village
The original fishing village of Bali is situated a ...more info
Prefecture : Rethimno
Type : Traditional villages
 
Chania. The City of Flowers 
Chania.     The City of Flowers
Chania, the "city of flowers", is a modern coasta ...more info
Prefecture : Chania
Type : Towns
 
Ierapetra. The biggest town of Lassithi prefecture 
Ierapetra. The biggest town of Lassithi prefecture
Built in a strategic corner of Europe, at the cros ...more info
Prefecture : Lassithi
Type : Towns
 
Keratokambos. The Fishing Village 
Keratokambos.   The Fishing Village
Situated at a distance of approximately 73 km from ...more info
Prefecture : Heraklio
Type : Traditional villages
 
 
 







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Keratokambos. The Fishing Village 
Destination type : Traditional villages
Prefecture : Heraklio
Situated at a distance of approximately 73 km from Heraklion at the south east, Keratokambos is a long beach, pebbly in its major part with intervals of sandy areas.
At the western end of the beach...more info

Matala. Caves In the Rocks 
Destination type : Traditional villages
Prefecture : Heraklio
This picturesque port-village is located near the village of Pitsidia at a distance of 71 klms south of Heraklion. Both Gortys and Phaistos used Matala as their port in antiquity.
The buildings o...more info

Psari Forada. Attractive beaches away from crowds 
Destination type : Traditional villages
Prefecture : Heraklio
It is hard to believe that a village with such an extensive beach and attractive setting has so far been entirely by-passed by all but the most inquisitive of explorers. It is a sandy beach with thi...more info


 
 
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