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Travel to Heraklion
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Heraklion is suitable for those who want a city base, culture, shopping, restaurants and easy transport more than a classic beach resort. It is particularly good for adults and couples who want to see Knossos, museums and eat well, but less ideal for a purely child-friendly beach holiday. Beaches are nearby, but you should choose this for the city, not for the hotel resort feeling.
Heraklion provides easy access to city services, because Heraklion is Crete's largest city and capital.
Heraklion has a very good selection of restaurants, because the city has a very wide selection of restaurants, cafes and bars.
Heraklion has plenty of shops for holiday use, because the center offers one of the island's best shopping offers.
Heraklion is very lively in season, because the city centre, harbour, student environment and dining provide a very lively atmosphere.
Heraklion has a very clear local character, with permanent residents, market, culture and year-round city life.
Public transport is good in Heraklion, because Heraklion is an important bus, port and airport hub.
Heraklion is very easy to use on foot, because parts of the city centre, harbor and cultural axis are easy to walk .
Heraklion has a distinct nightlife, because the city has one of Crete's strongest year-round nightlife .
Heraklion is good for couples, because food, culture, museums and nightlife are good for couples.
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