Having been colonized by different countries in the distant past, Heraklion has an interesting history and culture that has developed through time. If you are ready to take a step back, explore a new and interesting culture, and marvel at the timeless architecture, start creating your travel list by checking the following things to do in Heraklion!

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1 Day in Heraklion: How to see the highlights of the Cretan capital in 24 hours; including the unmissable Palace of Knossos and where to find the most delicious custard pie ever. #greece #crete #heraklion #europe #travel #tmtb

Best Beaches in Heraklion, Crete. Check both popular beaches and hidden gems in this ultimate guide to the best beaches in Heraklion.

Heraklion is the capital city of Crete, the biggest of Greece’s many islands and personally I think one of the best in Greece. I have been to Crete twice already and I love returning each time, so I;ve pulled together my favourite things to do in Heraklion, in addition to my previous guide to Ag Nik! Visiting Crete in general is recommended for the bucket list of any travel lover.

Crete is so much more than a beach holiday destination – there are so many more unique things to do on this beautiful Greek island! I recently travelled to Crete with Jet2 and had the most amazing time, trying a huge range of unique and lesser-known things to do near Heraklion. I’d always known Crete...

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Diverse history and dramatic legends await on a cruise to Heraklion. Discover a range of cruises to Heraklion at rolcruise.co.uk