Greece VIP services in Heraklion, Crete island

Welcome to Heraklion! Tourism in Crete has been a key element of the economic activity in the island, and is one of the country's most important sectors. Crete island has been a major tourist destination and attraction in Europe since the 1970s for its rich culture and history, which is reflected in large part by its UNESCO World Heritage Sites, among the most in Europe and the world as well as for its long coastline, many islands, and beaches. Modern day Heraklion is a holiday resort, tourism and commerce are the main economic activities in the town, with plenty of hotels, restaurants, gift shops, bars and nightclubs. Heraklion city is also a major cruise destination. Beyond the crazed progress of moped riders, noisy scooters and a battered, out-of-control look to the city, there is much to do and plenty of things worth seeing. Apart from shopping and the designer clothes on Daedalou Street ("Daydaloo"), there are many small shops off all the main streets which sell those local products which normally are used when you live in Crete. Just have a look along 1866 Street and more so its side streets - you may find a curio distinctly different from more typical "gifts" offered to visitors in gift shops. The famous tourist attraction, the Saturday market that was by the port, an almost kilometre long display of fruit and vegetables and sundry items - has now sadly moved to an obscure suburb.This is a brief guide to some of the well known and some less well known enjoyments and rewards of Heraklion.

Heraklion is an important shipping port and ferry dock. Travellers can take ferries and boats from Heraklion to destinations including Santorini, Ios Island, Paros, Mykonos, and Rhodes. There are direct ferries to Naxos, Karpathos, Kasos, Sitia, Anafi, Chalki and Diafani. There are also several daily ferries to Piraeus, the port of Athens in mainland Greece. Heraklion International Airport (IATA: HER, ICAO: LGIR), or Nikos Kazantzakis Airport is located about 5 kilometres (3 miles) east of the city. The airport is named after Heraklion native Nikos Kazantzakis, a writer and a philosopher. It is the second busiest airport of Greece after Athens International Airport, first in charter flights and the 65th busiest in Europe, because of Crete being a major holiday destination with 7.974.887 travellers in 2018 (List of the busiest airports in Europe). In April 2018, the inner space of the airport has been modernized and expanded by almost 3.000 s.m., with 11 new gates and new stores. Crete Vip services in Heraklion: helicopter flight transfers, luxury cars rental - hire, motor yacht charter, yachting...

Island of Crete, Vip services in Heraklion

Heraklion has a hot-summer-Mediterranean climate (Csa in the Köppen climate classification). Summers are warm to hot and dry with clear skies. Dry hot days are often relieved by seasonal breezes. Winters are very mild with moderate rain. Because Heraklion is further south than Athens, it has a warmer climate during winter but cooler during summer because of the Aegean sea. Heraklion has plenty of beaches to chose from and Agia Pelagia ranks among the most favorite ones. It has a beautiful pebbly beach with magnificent waters that can get quite popular over the summer months in Crete. Heraklion central market is on 1866 Street, running from the Meidani to Kornarou Square. The Heraklion central market is lined with shops selling souvenirs, cheap clothes and shoes, fruit and vegetables, herbs and spices, cheese and meat, along with small cafés and tavernas. Seven days in Heraklion are enough to discover its secrets: the Venetian harbor and the Walls, ideal for a journey back to history and the modern Heraklion with its squares and walkways full of taverns, ouzo shops, gourmet restaurants and many young people entertaining all night long. Heraklion is great for family holidays, romantic trips and is fantastic for those who are holidays alone, as there is so much to see. Heraklion - Travel Guide for Island Crete, Greece... from 299 EUR