Take in the waterfront beauty of Heraklion
Come and experience Heraklion and its museums, monuments and history. This city's cafes, shopping and local tours draw many visitors. With a vacation rental, you get a home away from home. Many rentals offer full kitchens and outdoor grills for some home cooking.
Activities and attractions in Heraklion
Are you looking for things to do while you're in town? Venture out of your vacation home and check out everything that makes Heraklion a fun place to get away. These are some of the most popular attractions to see, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city center:
- Watercity Waterpark (6.9 mi / 11.1 km)
- Crete Golf Club (13.2 mi / 21.3 km)
- Acqua Plus Water Park (13.6 mi / 21.8 km)
- Aquaworld Aquarium (14.5 mi / 23.3 km)
- Star Beach Water Park (15.5 mi / 24.9 km)
- Alternative Crete (17.4 mi / 27.9 km)
Exploring the natural landscape of Heraklion
Whether you're an outdoor enthusiast or just want to take in the scenery, Heraklion is a great spot to appreciate mother nature. Here are some of the area’s most stunning sights, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city center:
- Ammoudara Beach (2.9 mi / 4.6 km)
- Agia Pelagia Beach (7.9 mi / 12.8 km)
- Mononaftis Beach (8.4 mi / 13.5 km)
- Gouves Beach (9.3 mi / 15 km)
- Sarandaris Beach (14.2 mi / 22.8 km)
- Stalis Beach (17.2 mi / 27.7 km)
Transportation options to and around Heraklion
Fly into Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER), the closest airport, located 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from the city center.