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HERAKLIO Hotels Guide
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The biggest county in Crete and the most densely populated was the center of the Minoan Civilization in ancient times. In now days it is one of the biggest tourist attractions on all of Greece, combining ancient sites and ruins with amazing natural beauty. Here you will find the archeological sites of Knossos, Festos, Malia, Tilisos, Amnisos, where every year thousands of archeological lovers gather from all four corners of the world. Also except the ancient there are the museums that are a must see since they contain many valuable pieces that have been found. In the seaside of the Aegean and the Livikos Pelagos you will find many tourist resorts, with many well known sandy beaches with crystal clear waters, recent hotel establishments that provided all the necessary luxuries that some would need to enjoy their holiday. West of the county there is the mountain Psiloriti, ideal for those who enjoy rock climbing. The rapidly growing capital of Heraklion, Handakas as it was known during the Byzantine Era, has frequently ferries to and from Pireaus, which makes it easy for any tourist to get to Heraklion from Athens. It is one of the best cities in Greece, lively and fast paced.
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