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Crete vacations, hotels, and holidays in Greece

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Crete island is the largest of the Greek islands, the fifth largest island in the Mediterranean Sea and one of the 13 peripheries of Greece. Crete forms a significant part of the economy and cultural heritage of Greece. Crete was the center of the Minoan civilization, the oldest Greek civilization. The island is the location of significant ancient history, which provides popular tourist destinations. They include the Minoan sites of Knossos and Phaistos, the classical site of Gortys, the Venetian old city and port of Chania , the Venetian castle at Rethymno and the Samaria Gorge. Heraklion or Iraklion is the largest city and capital of the island. It is also the fourth largest city in Greece. The city is an important shipping port and ferry dock. Travelers can take ferries and boats from Heraklion to a multitude of destinations including Santorini, Ios island, Paros , Mykonos, and Rhodes. There are also several daily ferries to Piraeus, the port of Athens on mainland Greece.

Heraklion hotels on Crete island

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Crete island and especially Heraklion in Greece offer very good cheap, 5 star and All Inclusive hotels, wonderful family vacations and holidays. Even cheap hotels which should be booked as early as possible if you have decided to go to Crete : Crete, the largest Greek island, will be one of the most visited places during this summer, with the aim of resting the sea not only in Greece but also around the world. This blessed island attracts hundreds of thousands of tourists every year with bargain offers and deals with airplane packages, early booking discounts for villas and apartments for rent. It has also delightful ancient sights, unique scenery, beautiful beaches, and the super clean and crystal sea.

Heraklion Beaches in Greece

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Heraklion Beaches in Crete Greece are one of the most beautiful and clean in the area. They are ideal for summer family vacations. They will offer you many attractions and beach activities, nice tourism, hotels, villas, apartments and cheap holidays.