Outdoors in Heraklion

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outdoors in Heraklion : the essentials

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 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

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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Cliffs in Heraklion

The bench of the deep thoughts

Activities in Heraklion

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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

The most popular destinations nearby

Santorini

Piraeus

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