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Book your cheap car hire in Heraklion securely online and save on a wide choice of vehicles from low cost economy options through to our luxury range. Make the most out of your Heraklion car rental. Check out our Heraklion tourist destination guide and driving tips submitted by our visitors.
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| Useful Tips |
| Traffic - by amanda from England |
| Please be aware that the drivers in crete come from no where without any signals, and in saying that there is no road rage and you get used to it |
| - by Charlene from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
| Main airport is in Irakleion. Lots of international scheduled flights, and a marvellous summer traffic made of charter flights from anywhere in Europe. From there bus, motorcycle, taxi or ...hire a car if you dare! Car hire is easy, but book it in advance if you're planning your holidays in July-August. My husband drove as I was too scared to drive. My God, I loved the Greek, but their way of driving is just a little different from mine and I did not feel at ease!
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| Heraklion Overview |
The town is located in right in the heart of Crete and has played a very important role in the history of the Island. Legend has it that Heraklion is the place where Zeus, who is known as the god of hospitality, fell in love with Europa, the princess of unsurpassed beauty.
The town is scattered with historical sites ensuring a very fruitful visit. There are also many restaurants and cafes which specialize in traditional Greek and International cuisine. |
| Heraklion Essentials |
Archaeological Museum of Heraklion - The foundation of the museum was laid down in 1904 and was only completed in 1912. The most significant items on display include a figurine of the Snake Goddess, he Phaistos Disk and the gold signet ring which was found in a tomb at Isopata.
Museum of Cretan Ethnology - Located 2 km from the Minoan palace of Phaestos and features items ranging from sections such as food, architecture, weaving, transport, as well as traditions and customs.
Municipal Museum of the Battle of Crete and the National Resistance - The museum took its first breath in 1941. It is home to a vast selection of items such as photographs, books and monographs, as well as items relating to war such as uniforms and arms.
Archaeological site of Gortys - One of the most exciting monuments on the site is that of the Temple of Apollo Pythios. It is believed to have been built in the 7th century BC and consisted of a house equipped with a treasury.
Aghia Triada - The remains of the settlement have proven that the site was home to people dating back to the 3rd millennium B.C. There are many exciting monuments to see at the site, including the Royal Villa and the Church of St. George Galatas. |
| Heraklion Calendar - Pick of the Year's Events |
Heraklion Summer Festival - The city council organises a yearly festival of art and entertainment, running from the 1st to the 30th of September.
1821 Memorial Parade - The parade is held on the 25th of March every year and commemorates the Greek uprising against the Ottoman rule in 1821. |
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