Nea Alikarnassos
Heraklion

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Popular places to visit

Heraklion Port
Spend an afternoon wandering around this ancient harbor and admiring the fortress and ancient walls or take a trip to one of the nearby islands.

Palace of Knossos
Take a tour around one of Europe’s most spectacular archaeological sites, where Greek myths have been made and great treasures discovered.

Heraklion Archaeological Museum
One of Europe’s most important museums has five millennia of Cretan history on display, including the exceptional Minoan exhibit.

Historical Museum of Crete
Trace the history of this ancient town through its numerous periods and discover traditional art and fascinating stories.

Koules Fortress
The prominent symbol of Heraklion, this imposing fortress by the harbor has protected the city for over 500 years.

Heraklion Loggia
Take a look around this stunning Venetian monument, also the site of the Heraklion town hall.
Things to do

E-Ticket & Audio Tour for Knossos Palace: Unlock Minoan Majesty

Heraklion: Palace of Knossos 3D Virtual Audio Tour by Tablet

CRETAquarium Entrance Ticket in Crete

Crete: Palace of Knossos E-Ticket and Audio Guide

Knossos & lasithi plateau villages,Zeus's cave&olive oil Mill
Top hotels in Nea Alikarnassos

Sofia Hotel
Staff at front desk super helpful when you arrive after a long day of travel.
Reviewed on Mar 22, 2026

Marvel Deluxe Rooms
Well, most of the clerks were great! One of them, Georgia, has perfected herself. I thought it would be best to encourage guests to make an audio recording for each interaction. If you doubt that you behaved perfectly with her, you can play it and review it If you are imperfect, like myself, it can ...
Reviewed on Jan 16, 2026

Aquila Atlantis Hotel
We stayed there for a week. It’s an older hotel but is well kept. The rooms are a bit dated but very clean. The staff were incredible.
Reviewed on Mar 24, 2026

Stella Island Luxury Resort & Spa - Adults Only

Mitsis Selection Rinela

Enorme Infinity Beach ex Infinity Blue
Let’s start with the many positives of this experience: - location is excellent, a few steps from the beach and with bars and shops on your doorstep - rooms are very big and have a balcony, good air-conditioning and a safe - beds are long - shower pressure is excellent, the olive oil toiletries too ...
Reviewed on Oct 14, 2025

