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Heraklion Matala Beach

Heraklion Matala Beach

Welcome to Heraklion!

Heraklion Prefecture is the largest of the four prefectures of Crete and is bounded to the Prefectures of Lassithi to the east and Rethymno to the west. It covers an area of 2,641 sq. kilometers (1,017 sq. miles) and is inhabited by some 300,000 people.

The capital city of Heraklion Prefecture is Heraklion City, Crete’s largest city and port. The soil is rich in the valleys of the central and northern parts of the prefecture; otherwise it is mountainous, with the mountains of Idi and Asterousia occupying its southern part and coast. Matala beach is the most well known of the few beaches on the south. The north coast, nevertheless, is lined with fantastic beaches, visited by thousands of people. Off the north coast, Ida islet is part of the prefecture.

The prefecture has a Mediterranean climate which can become rather hot in midsummer. The mountains, though, have much cooler weather during the summer, with winter temperatures dropping around the freezing point, and with eventual snowfall.

The main agricultural products of Heraklion are olives and olive oil, vegetables, tomatoes and wine. Peza Valley produces 70% of the wine production of the whole of Crete, which in turn is 20% of the total Greek wine production.

In Heraklion Prefecture, there are important archaeological sites to visit, among them being the three of the four Minoan Palaces found on Crete: Knossos, Phaestos and Malia.


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Paradise Island Villas

This is a luxurious collection of 12 individually-designed villas, each with private pool and garden.

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Location: Crete (Island Complex) | Crete/Heraklion (Island) | Hersonissos
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Lato Boutique Hotel

This three-star city hotel offers 58 rooms and suites, most with balconies or verandas with views toward the Venetian port.

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Location: Crete (Island Complex) | Crete/Heraklion (Island) | Heraklion City
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Crete/Heraklion: Cities and Towns


Aghia Pelaghia, Amoudara, Anissaras, Gouves, Heraklion City, Hersonissos (Chersonissos) Town, Kokkini Hani, Malia Town, Matala Beach Resort, Stalida (Stalis)

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Heraklio Phaestos Disk: Still a Mystery

Heraklio Phaestos Disk: Still a Mystery
Heraklion Harbor

Heraklion Harbor
Heraklion: Koules Fortress And The Inner Port

Heraklion: Koules Fortress And The Inner Port
Heraklion: Inner Port

Heraklion: Inner Port
Sharks in the Cretaquarium

Sharks in the Cretaquarium
Heraklion: Koules Fortress And The Inner Port At Sunset

Heraklion: Koules Fortress And The Inner Port At Sunset
Heraklion: Part Of The Walls

Heraklion: Part Of The Walls
Heraklion: Wall Gate

Heraklion: Wall Gate
Crete, Knossos, Octopus Jar

Crete, Knossos, Octopus Jar
Crete, Knossos, Oil Jar

Crete, Knossos, Oil Jar
Crete, Knossos, Oil Jar

Crete, Knossos, Oil Jar