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THE Prefecture of Heraklion is her area Of Crete.
At a glance
Languages
Areas
Important cities
- Heraklion. the largest city, with the archeological site of Knossos nearby
- Hersonissos. nice seaside town in winter, in summer you turn it into a party area.
- Malia. a busy tourist destination with mostly young British tourists
- Tympaki. (& Kalamaki, Kokkinos Pyrgos, Pitsidia, Sivas, Petrokefali, Voroi, Faneromeni), with the archeological site of Phaistos.
- Matala.
- Degrees. (& France, Castelli, Pompeii)
- Λέντας. (& Dyskos, Gerokambos)
- Arvi.
- Kastri.
- Tsoutsouros.
- Arkalochori.
- Zaros. (& Vorizia, Gergeri)
- Kato Gouves. (& Kokkini Hani, Gournes, Gouves, Analipsi)
- Good Ports.
- Agia Pelagia.
- Three Churches.
Additional destinations
How to get there
How to move
What to see
Entertainment
Local cuisine
Local drinks
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