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Galaxy Hotel Iraklio
131 Reviews
Last reviewed 16 Nov 2009

#1 of 89 hotels in Heraklion, Crete
Atlantis Hotel
28 Reviews
Last reviewed 15 Nov 2009

#23 of 89 hotels in Heraklion, Crete
Hotel Lena
14 Reviews
Last reviewed 14 Nov 2009

#26 of 89 hotels in Heraklion, Crete
Life Boutique Hotel
2 Reviews
Last reviewed 14 Nov 2009

#52 of 89 hotels in Heraklion, Crete
Marin Dream Hotel
34 Reviews
Last reviewed 14 Nov 2009

#6 of 89 hotels in Heraklion, Crete
Lato Boutique Hotel
139 Reviews
Last reviewed 13 Nov 2009

#2 of 89 hotels in Heraklion, Crete
Atrion Hotel
36 Reviews
Last reviewed 12 Nov 2009

#10 of 89 hotels in Heraklion, Crete
Castello City Hotel
27 Reviews
Last reviewed 6 Nov 2009

#25 of 89 hotels in Heraklion, Crete
Astoria Capsis Hotel
28 Reviews
Last reviewed 26 Oct 2009

#5 of 89 hotels in Heraklion, Crete
St. Constantin Village
34 Reviews
Last reviewed 30 Sep 2009

#17 of 89 hotels in Heraklion, Crete
Sofia Hotel
7 Reviews
Last reviewed 24 Sep 2009

#34 of 89 hotels in Heraklion, Crete
Akti Olous Elounda
3 Reviews
Last reviewed 13 Sep 2009

#35 of 89 hotels in Heraklion, Crete
Kastro Hotel
30 Reviews
Last reviewed 9 Sep 2009

#14 of 89 hotels in Heraklion, Crete
Hotel Mirabello
59 Reviews
Last reviewed 6 Sep 2009

#13 of 89 hotels in Heraklion, Crete
Chez Xenophon
8 Reviews
Last reviewed 3 Aug 2009

#4 of 17 hotels in Matala, Crete

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Heraklion weather essentials

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Low

Nov

66°F 18°C

54°F 12°C

Dec

60°F 15°C

50°F 10°C

Jan

57°F 13°C

47°F 8°C

Feb

58°F 14°C

46°F 7°C

Mar

60°F 15°C

48°F 8°C

Apr

65°F 18°C

52°F 11°C

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24 Nov

High:
66°F 18°C

Low:
62°F 16°C

Wednesday

25 Nov

High:
66°F 18°C

Low:
62°F 16°C

Thursday

26 Nov

High:
64°F 17°C

Low:
60°F 15°C

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The Palace of Knossos

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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: ^#1 of 17 attractions in Heraklion

The palace of Knossos is a must see attraction of Crete, unfortunately in high season it can also be hot and crowded. So be sure to take a bottle of water in with you. The information signs around...

Attraction type: Ancient ruins; Historic site; Historic home

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2 Sep 2009 "alright, prob wouldnt go again"
14 Aug 2009 "Fascinating - be sure to join a guide (available in the gate)"
18 Jun 2009 "Go early"

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Historical Museum of Crete

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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: ^#2 of 17 attractions in Heraklion

Attraction type: History museum

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Cretaquarium Thalassocosmos

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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: ^#3 of 17 attractions in Heraklion

Crete’s aquarium, Cretaquarium, opened in December 2005. Belonging to a large European family of aquariums, the Cretaquarium offers its visitors the unique chance to plunge into the great marine world of the Mediterranean. From the big hunter sharks to the tiny seahorses, the sensational jellyfish, the diversity of marine life is set off against underwater Cretan seascapes such as the rock formations at Matala( South Crete)and the sea bed at Vai(North East Crete).

Attraction type: Aquarium

Traveller Reviews:

18 Feb 2009 "Nice place to see"

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Gournia

TripAdvisor Popularity Index: ^#4 of 17 attractions in Heraklion

An ancient town dating back over 3,500 years, excavated and restored to show visitors how common people lived in ancient Greece.

Attraction type: Ancient ruins; Historic site

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Castello del Molo (Koules)

TripAdvisor Popularity Index: ^#5 of 17 attractions in Heraklion

Attraction type: Castle; Historic site

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Venetian Walls and Tomb of Nikos Kazantzakis

TripAdvisor Popularity Index: ^#6 of 17 attractions in Heraklion

Attraction type: Historic site

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Ammoudara Beach

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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: ^#7 of 17 attractions in Heraklion

Attraction type: Beach

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4 Jul 2007 "longest beach in Crete"

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Iraklion Archaeological Museum

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The only thing anyone needs to know right now about The Archaeologocal Museum at Heraklion, is that its CLOSED, for renovations! No one seems to know when it will reopen, but definitely not before...

Attraction type: History museum; Museum

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