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Islands in Agios Nikolaos

Agios Nikolaos

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It is located 70 km east of Iraklion, with a natural freshwater lake. It s a tourist city with luxury hotels. It has lively nightl

Islands in Heraklion

Samaria Gorge

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The Samaria Gorge is located near the town of Chania on the island of Crete. It is a natural park. It has 18 km of longitad. You c

Hiking in Heraklion

Lassithi Plateau

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The Lasithi Plateau is a huge gree plan that encompasses 800 meters, full also of many different cultures, and a row of mindmills.

Islands in Plaka

Spinalonga

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Spinalonga is an island in the Gulf of Mirabello that is 70 km from Iraklion. It was a leper colony until 1956. There was a hospit

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Islands in Heraklion

Dia Island

Dia is a nature reserve. This island is 45 minutes by boat north of Iraklion. There are no cars and no houses, and the water is so

Islands in Matala

Matala

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Matala is 73 km from the city of Iraklion at the South of the Island. Nearby is the famous Minoan palace of Phaistos. This beach b

Caves in Heraklion

Cave of Zeus

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The mountains Dikti (or Lassithiotica Ori) is a mountain range that extends east of the island of Crete in the prefecture of Lassi

Viewpoints in Heraklion

Mount Ida (Psiloritis)

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Islands in Gramvousa

Ile de gramvoussa

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Cliffs in Anissaras

Hersonissos

On our last vacation we visited Hersonisos on Crete. The reception and the friendliness of the local people make it a perfect plac

Caves in Matala

Grottes de Matala

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Canyons in Rethymno

Kourtaliotiko Gorge

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On your way to the south coast and its wonderful beaches stop here for some pics. You won't be dissapointed. Just close your eyes

Nature Reserves in Matala

Agio Farago (Gorge of Saints)

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A great walk in the natural park close to Matala. We left our car in the car park next to monastery at Panoramiki Thea. We then fo

Lakes in Georgioupoli

Lake Kournas

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Hiking in Ziros

Armenochantradon

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Canyons in Chora Sfakion

Valley of the Fallen

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Hiking in Chora Sfakion

Bridge Aradena

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Bays in Rethymno

Boat Daskalogiannis

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Activities in Crete

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From Heraklion: Spinalonga, Plaka, Agios Nikolaos, & Elounda

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$32.20

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Crete: Hiking Tour in Samaria Gorge

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$36.80

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Crete: Land Rover Safari on Minoan Route

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$86.47

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Heraklion: Cretan Wine Tasting Tour & Gourmet Lunch

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$151.78

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From Crete: Santorini Full-Day Tour by Boat

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$160.98

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