Crete is one of the most popular holiday destinations in Greece. Tourist attractions in Crete Island include, excellent and endless, beaches, cosmopolitan resorts, bustling seaside resorts as well as quiet fishing villages, delightful towns, medieval harbour towns, Venetian castles and fortresses, majestic mountains, traditional Cretan villages, archeological sites, gorges, scented citrus and olive groves, watered plains and valleys.
The excellent climate of the island, the sun and the sea, the beautiful landscape, the tourist resorts, history, traditions, make it one of the hottest spots in Mediterranean.

Resorts:
Heraklion is the capital of Crete and one of the Mediterranean region's most vibrant cities.
It offers a wealth resorts, museums, a summer-long arts festival, historical sightseeing, amazing nightlife and events throughout the year.

Agia Pelagia is a small, quiet resort situated high on a peninsular with spectacular views accross the bay. It is know for its sandy beaches and calm sea and the stunning views. It is an excellent choice for those seeking a relaxing and lay back holiday. Popular resorts in the area are also Lygaria and Mathe.

Ammoudara is one of the most organized beaches Heraklion county. The 5 Km long sandy beach is suitable for sports. In the summertime, it is most vibrant since it embraces thousands of tourists. There are taverns with traditional dishes, coffee shops, bars and clubs.

Places to visit:
Knossos (5 kilometers from Heraklion City) flourished for approximately two thousand years. It had large palace buildings, extensive workshop installations and luxurious rock-cut cave and tholos tombs. As a major centre of trade and the economy, Knossos maintained ties with the majority of cities in the Eastern Mediterranean.
Wealth accumulation and the advancement of an urban lifestyle were the hallmarks of this zenith, which began circa 2000 BC and was typified by magnificent monumental buildings and a complex social structure.

Phaistos archaeological site is located 60 kilometers SW of Heraklion City. Its palace, also dating to Minoan times, can be considered equal to that of Knossos, but is not as complicated. All around the palace lay the city of Phaistos, on a site commanding a magnificent view.

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