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| 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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| Explore all remarkable destinations in Heraklio prefecture or choose one of the rest using our interactive map. |
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This is the destinations map of Heraklio prefecture. You may review each destination by clicking its name on the map.
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| Heraklio. The Capital of Crete |  | Destination type : Towns
Prefecture : Heraklio
Heraklio is a modern city, the capital of the prefecture of Iraklio and since 1972 of the whole of Crete.
It is also the commercial, industrial and agricultural centre of eastern Crete and the ec...more info |
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| Knossos. Minoan Palace |  | Destination type : Archeological sites
Prefecture : Heraklio
No visit to Crete is complete without a visit to this fabulous site. The royal palace with its 1400 rooms dates back some 4000 years was the home of king Minos, ruler of the Minoans, a peace loving pe...more info |
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| 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 |
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| Phaistos. The 'Phaestos' Disk |  | Destination type : Archeological sites
Prefecture : Heraklio
Phaistos is located 62 km south of Iraklion and, administratively, is part of the Municipality of Kamilari. It was the second biggest city of the Minoan Crete and it is built on a hill, at an altitud...more info |
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| Preveli Palm Beach |  | Destination type : Beaches
Prefecture : Heraklio
Moni Preveli is in an isolated spot, high above the cliffs of the south coast.
The way to the monastery goes from Spili through the village of Koxare and crosses the magnificent gorge of Kourtal...more info |
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