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Visiting Heraklion
History buffs will enjoy exploring Heraklion, and visitors give high marks for the fascinating museums, bustling port and shopping. This city also attracts tourists with its cafes, restaurants and local tours. Top sights in the city include Heraklion Archaeological Museum, Natural History Museum of Crete and Heraklion Port.
- There are 178 hotels and other accommodation options in Heraklion
- The closest major airport is in Heraklion (HER-Nikos Kazantzakis), 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from the city centre
Sightseeing and Staying in Heraklion
Well known for its museums, the city's cultural venues include Heraklion Archaeological Museum, Natural History Museum of Crete and Historical Museum of Crete. The city is notable for its historic sites and landmarks like Palace of Knossos, Morosini Fountain, and Koules Fortress. Top activities include exploring the port and taking a tour, while Heraklion Port is one place to visit.
In Malevizi, there are 178 hotels and other accommodation choices so you can easily plan your holiday retreat at an affordable rate. These are highly ranked ones based on Expedia user reviews:
- Villa Kerasia - This 3.5-star hotel features free breakfast, an outdoor pool and free parking. It's a favourite with Expedia travellers for its breakfast and helpful staff.
- Ibis Styles Heraklion Central - Our customers like the helpful staff and clean, comfortable rooms at this hotel. This 4-star hotel features free breakfast, a restaurant and free WiFi.
- Aquila Atlantis Hotel - This 5-star hotel features 2 outdoor pools, a restaurant and a 24-hour fitness centre. Expedia customers like its breakfast and overall value.
Outside the city, top places to visit include Star Beach Water Park, 15.3 mi/24.7 km from the city centre, and Crete Golf Club, which is 13.2 mi/21.3 km away.
Dressing for Heraklion
- Between January and March, you can expect the daytime average to be around 18°C and the night-time average to be 9°C
- From April to June, temperatures average about 28°C during the day and 11°C at night
- July to September averages 29°C during the day and 19°C at night
- Between October and December, the average temperature is 25°C during the day and 10°C at night
- Heraklion gets about 21 millimetres of rain per year
- Hottest months are usually August and July with an average temperature of 28°C, while the coldest months are February and March with an average of 9°C
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- Heraklion Archaeological Museum
- Palace of Knossos
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