Heraklion is the largest city in Crete and the the capital of the island.  It is a busy town, a communications hub that receive and distribute most tourism traffic arriving on Crete island, but light industry and Agriculture in the periphery, also affect the life. Heraklion located in the middle of the north beach, really close to Knossos and has one of the most interesting archeological museums of the world.
The city of Heraklion still enjoys its reputation as one of the most attractive Mediterranean capitals. It has enough to offer that the cultural tastes and shopping needs of both the visitors and the residents are fully catered for.
It is no accident that it has always been the business and social center of Crete throughout the ages and that status is maintained today. It plays host to many interests and activities as well as providing a very pleasant way of life.

Heraklion is the nightlife capital of Crete island. Heraklion town and other holiday resorts like Chersonissos, Agia Pelagia, Malia, Stalida and Koutouloufari, are packed with traditional tavernas, posh restaurants and snack stands that offer meals for both high and low budgets cost. The town also has hundreds of bars and clubs which are packed at night with young people who dance and party till close to sunup. Hersonissos nightlife venues consist of an abundance of bars and clubs by the seaside, which are also very popular with the younger crowd. Most visitors who enjoy stimulating nightlife alternate between Heraklion town and Chersonissos.

Heraklion is world-famous for its exquisite archaeological and historical sights. It was the center of the great Minoan civilization, which was very advance for its time, having developed multi-level buildings, intricate sewage and plumbing systems, and ventilation networks. The finest Minoan site is the Knossos Palace, built between 1700 and 1300 BC.
The Palace of Knossos contains approximately 1300 rooms, including a main court, a throne room, royal quarters, the queen's manor, a sanctuary, storerooms, a theater and the famous bathtub of Knossos, where the queen took her baths. Other impressive features of the Knossos Palace are the splendid, colorful frescos.
Heraklion weather is perfect for holidays all year round. It is temperate and mild, characteristic of Greek islands weather: summers are hot and dry, while winters are relatively mild, except for the inland mountainous areas, where the temperatures can get fairly low. From early spring to late fall the weather is very enjoyable, while rain can be expected from late fall to late spring. This predictability makes weather forcasts for Heraklion quite reliable.

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