Heraklion Information
Heraklion is the largest city of Crete and one of Greece’s major urban centres. The city flourished under a multicultural influence throughout the centuries; that’s why there is a plethora of Byzantine, Venetian and Ottoman structures to look out for!
The city’s landmark is the 16th c. Koules fortress in the westernmost side of the old Venetian port, which along with the fortification walls (dating back to the same period) are among the most significant and imposing sights.
- Nearest Airports:
- Nikos Kazantzakis ( Heraklion )
- Further Information:
- diktamonvillaretreat.gr
https://www.heraklion.gr/
activities:
golf courses within 20 miles |
local walking spots |
walking spots within 20 miles |
local fishing spots |
fishing spots within 20 miles |
local beaches |
beaches within 20 minute drive |
beaches within one hour drive |
beaches within two hour drive
shopping:
local super market |
local butchers |
local bakery |
local clothes shops |
has a large choice of shops and super markets |
super markets and shops within a 10 minutes drive |
super markets and shops within a 20 minutes drive |
local cafes
nightlife:
many bars and restaurants |
a few local bars and restaurants, more can be found in neighbouring towns
health:
local doctors surgery |
local hospital |
local pharmacy |
local dentist
schools:
local nursery school |
local schools
services:
bank |
post office |
internet café |
cash machine |
post office |
petrol station |
garage |
garden centre |
hardware store |
local community association
domestic travel:
very good travel links to near by towns and cities |
adequate travel links to near by towns and cities |
regular bus service
international travel:
international airport within 30 minutes drive |
ferry port within one hours drive