Attractions & Sites of Heraklion (Iraklio) Prefecture, Crete, Greece
The prefecture of Heraklion (Iraklio) is situated between the prefectures of Rethymnon and Lassithi. The prefecture is famous for its excellent archaeological sites, Byzantine & Venetian buildings and wonderful natural sites.
While in Heraklion Town we recommend visiting:
- the Archa e ological, Historical and Ecclesiastical Museums and the Museum of Natural History
- the Venetian Walls
- the Venetian Port
- the Fountain of Morozini
Throughout the Heraklion (Iraklio) Prefecture, there are many significant sites worth visiting, such as:
- the world-famous Minoan sites of Knossos, Phaistos, Tylissos, Amnissos, Levina, Lyttos, Malia and Gortyna
- The Minoan Summer Palace and Sanctuary, the Ancient Necropolis and the Archaeological Museum in Archanes
- the remains of the Ancient “Kommos” Port and the caves in Matala
- the Post-Minoan Graves in the area of “Kladiastos” and the Monastery of Savvathianon in Agia Pelagia
- the Nikos Kazantzakis Museum in Peza
- the “Lychnostatis” Cretan Folklore Museum in Hersonissos
- the house and museum of Dominikos Theotokopoulos (the painter El Greco) in Fodele
- Mt. Youchtas
- the Cave of Elethyas in Amnissos
- the Cave in Kamares
- the Viannos – Amira Gorge
- the Venetian fortresses and the historical monasteries and churches located throughout the Heraklion Prefecture
Heraklion Beaches, Crete
If you love lying on beautiful beaches and soaking up the warm sun, then Heraklion Prefecture is the place for you.
On the northwestern coast of Heraklion are the beaches of Agia Pelagia, Mononaftis, Fodele, Ammoudara and Paleokastro, while on the northeastern coast you can go to the beaches of Gournes, Hersonissos, Malia and Stalida.
On the southern coast are the superb beaches of Agios Nikitas, Kalamaki, Katalyki, Lendas, Loutra, Matala and Dermatos.
 If you have decided to spend your vacation on the beautiful island of Crete, we suggest you stay at the Scala Palace Hotel, which is located in the picturesque seaside resort of Agia Pelagia in Heraklion (Iraklio) prefecture. For more information, click here.
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