It is here, where the European Civilization has its roots, from the beginning of Early Minoan Period from 3500-2100 BC. Knossos, nearby the Heraklion city, has been called as Europe’s oldest city. Memorials, museums, archeological areas, gastronomy, churches & monasteries, great beaches, nature’s beauties all in small distances.
Rich history, great culture, rare people, great weather, night life. The municipality of Heraklion offers at the same time both, modern life in the city, and traditional, old fashion life in nearby villages.
The 4th largest city in Greece and the largest & capital city of the island of Crete. Heraklion ranked as the 2nd most visited region in Greece, the 20th in Europe and the 66th on the Planet according to the ranking for the year 2017.