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Tourist Guide of Heraklion |
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Irakleio is the administrative, agricultural
and commercial center of Crete, with rich agricultural
history. Its seaside tourist resorts with sandy
beaches and graphic villages in the interior combine
in a pleasing way, offering many options to the
visitor.
Irakleio town is the capital of the district,
now developed into a commercial, industrial center
of Crete. The city continues to attract the visitor
with its Venetian monuments, its neoclassical
buildings and charming pedestrian malls.
Its beautiful churches, the Venetian Port, the
Fortress, the Venetian Arsenali, the Walls, the
grave of Nikos Kazantzakis and the theatre-garden
in his name, the church of Agios Titos, as well
as the 17th-century Loggia, and the 16th-century
drinking fountains Morozini, Bembo, and Kriouli,
along with the market in the center of the city
are all a must once you're in Irakleio. The Archaeological
Museum houses the world's greatest collection
of Minoan art.
Agia Pelagia is a popular tourist resort,
with sandy beaches, a calm sea and small intimate
bays. Near Agia Pelagia there are other tourist
resorts such as Mononaftis, Ligaria and Made with
varied hotel facilities, as well as the villages
of Axlada and Rodia.
You can visit ancient Gordina in the village of Agioi Deka where the festival of Agioi
Deka takes place on December 23rd.
Agios Myrona, built on hills in an area
rich in olive trees and grape fields, is where
the famous 'Maleviziotiko' wine is produced.
At Ammoudara and Linoperamata there
are many hotels to be found as it is a long-standing
popular tourist resort.
Built on the Libyan sea, with its high year-round
temperatures, is the seaside village of Arvis.
While in the area, make sure to see the village
of Faraggi. Near Arkalohori is the village of
Thrapsala which retains its traditional devotion
to ceramics, and the village Epano where one finds
exceedingly fine quality grapevines producing
award-winning grapes and wine.
The head village of Viannos is built amphitheatrically
on the foothills of Mount Dikti. It has stone
fountains and small plateaus with century-old
trees. Make sure to see the Omalos Plateau as
well as the Viannou-Amyra Gorge.
The museum of Cretan Ethnology in the beautiful
traditional village Voroi is one of the most significant
museums on Crete.
Gouves is a seaside tourist center with
a wide variety of hotel options, while Episkopi
has clearly visible elements of traditional architecture
along its densely-built streets. Don't forget
to visit the Karterou Gorge.
The village of Zaros is famous for its
springs, Votomos and Mati, and its traditional
water-mill, the man-made lake Votomou and its
fish farms.
Kaloi Limenes has retained its graphic character
and the lagoons of the area are wonderful for
swimming.
The Kamaron Gorge and the Moni Valsamonero are
located near the mountain village Kamares which
has a cave and significant archaeological finds.
Kartero and Amiso offer various types of hotel
accommodations. You can visit the ancient city
of Amisos and the Neraidospilia - the cave of
Eileitheias.
Kasteli town has the remains of an ancient Roman
Aqueduct and from there you can visit the neighbouring
villages of Smari where Minoan ruins have been
uncovered, as well as Karouzana.
For peaceful vacationing, you can stay in Keratokampo,
a seaside settlement on the Libyan Sea.
The village of Knossos is built next to
the archaeological site, and as one would expect,
is a tourist center all-year round. Of course
you will want to visit the renowned ancient city
with its palaces, the small palace and the royal
megaron.
Kroussonas, built on the foothills of Psiloreiti
is a major producer of dairy products and meats.
From there you can visit the ancient settlement,
Moni Agia Eirini, the Livadi Plateau and the Honou
cave.
The fishing village of Lenda has wonderful beaches
on the Libyan Sea. It's worth visiting ancient
Levina.
Limenas Chersonisou is one of the most
developed tourist resorts in Irakleio district
with its cosmopolitan character, charmingly combining
tourist amenities and history.
Malia is a popular seaside resort with
many caf?-bars for youth and decent shopping.
Matala is a tourist resort of international
renown located in an incredibly beautiful setting.
It has impressive caves and was a hippie hangout
during the 1960's but today the caves remain fenced.
You should visit the caves, the church of Panagia,
Kommo, take a boat ride around Cape Lithino, the
village of Pitsidia, the tourist resort of Kalamaki
and the Bay of Mesara.
Every Saturday in Moires, a bazaar is held where
regional delicacies are sold. Nearby the beautiful
village Moxou are the graphic villages Krasi,
Gonies, Abdou and Potamies, all wonderfully green
and fertile.
For those who remain devoted to tradition, the
villages of Piskopiano and Koutouloufari are just perfect for vacationing as many of the
traditional dwellings have been restored and are
available for seasonal renters.
Pirgos, Xarakas and Sivas are traditional villages
with arched doors, especially Sivas which has
a tradition of ecological farming.
The seaside resort of Stalida is quite popular
as are the areas of Treis Ekklisies and Tsoutsouros.
The largest center of production for fresh vegetables
is Timbaki nearby the village of Kokkinos
Pirgos, a beautiful port ideal for fishing boats.
Phaistos is one of the most important archaeological
sites on Crete where you can visit the Minoan
palace, the tomb from the Meso-Minoan period,
the ruins of a Minoan megaron, the vaulted tombs
and the churches of Agios Georgios Galatas and
Agias Triadas.
Fodele, where Dominikos Theotokopoulos
(El Greco) was born, is a popular tourist and
commercial area, full of trees and springs.
Chani Kokkini, Psari Forada and Sindonia are tourist
resorts, ideal for restful vacationing.
If you visit Irakleio, be sure to buy 'Maleviziotiko'
wine, ceramics, folk art and try Loukanika Xsidata
(vinegar-cured sausages), Xochlious Boubouristous(Fried
snails), Kaltsounia(cheese pastries), Dakos(Cretan
salad on barley rusks), Dolmadakia (stuffed grape-leaves),
Kreatopita(spicy meat pies), Kouneli Stifado(rabbit
and onion cooked in wine sauce), grilled trout,
salmon, fish and other seafood. |
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