Handsome Heraklion, Crete

[Iberostar Hotels & Resorts]

Crete is Greece's biggest island, whose culture, natural beauty and climate, summer sunshine and cool sea, together with its dynamic people, make it also one of the biggest and most modern tourist centers in Greece. On the north coast, its beautiful capital Heraklion is surrounded by ramparts and medieval fortifications, erected by the Venetians who controlled the island, it is also the main port.

On a visit to the city of Heraklion, you cannot miss a trip to the San Menas cathedral  (19th c.), Morosini Fountainfacing the San Marcos Basilica , the Iglesia de San Tito church, the Town Hall, the Loggia, the historical and ethnographic museum and of course a walk along the Venetian walls and the perfectly-preserved castle. The strangeco-existence of the beautiful, the old and the new, the apparent architectural chaos and the mixture of buildings from different civilizations, make the city a very interesting and attracting location.

Like all large cities, Heraklion offers its visitors many options for entertainment, particularly in the evening. You can choose between the traditional style and modern entertainment. Go into one of the many taverns which stay open until late (especially on the weekend), where you can enjoy the traditional Greek style to the full. Local drinks (wine, arrack, or beer) are consumed, accompanied by small portions of Cretian cuisine, like a sort of tapa. Many bands playtraditional live music, making it something of an inevitability that you will join the locals in their dances, a real experience!

But you will not only find traditional establishments. Being the modern city that it is, Heraklion has an endless number of pubs, clubs and nightclubs full of attractive people – places with the most “in-style” decoration and an intense and vibrant atmosphere. In fact, Heraklion is renowned for its fantastic and varied nighttime atmosphere.

Spacious beaches, intense nightlife, pleasant people, good food and the striking combination of the old and the modern are what lies in store for some unforgettable vacations!

 

The IBEROSTAR Hotels & Resorts group has five 4-and 5-star hotels on the island of Crete with the option of all-inclusive accommodation. These hotels offer visitors everything they are looking for during their vacation on this Greek island.

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