Car Hire Crete Heraklion Port

Heraklion is a Greek town located on the North coast of the island of Crete, was connected to the Greece in 1913. Airport Nikos kazantzakis, Greek second terminal in terms of passengers, located 4 kilometres east of the city. Because of the proximity between Heraklion and its airport, the State is expected to open a second by 2013 to reduce nuisances due to air traffic. To move in this city, cradle of Minoan culture, the destination of car in Heraklion is absolutely essential. Because of the multiple occupations of Crete, Heraklion is a land with a thousand faces. Heraklion architecture is breathtaking and can both fascinate that shock the visitor. Heraklion who lives rise to the famous painter El Greco is a city where coexist, for example, Byzantine churches, Turkish fountains, Palace buildings and Venetian modern of the 20th century. Indeed, Heraklion, destroyed several times throughout its history, has a chaotic urban planning that nevertheless, no way detracts from the beauty of its multiple monuments. Back history and discover the of sites millennia such as the Palace of Knossos, ancient remains of the King Minos and first great archaeological Minoan site known, observe the beauty of the room's throne and its murals and figurines. The Palace of Archane and mount Juktas will complement the visit of the ancient sites of Heraklion. Continue your journey through Heraklion with car destination in Heraklion, towards the Byzantine monuments, such as the Church of Agia Aikaterini and Venetian monuments such as the old port and the Koules fortress, the Church Saint-Marc that hosts a gallery, the Venetian Loggia or its many fountains, fruit of the development of the system of the Candia Venetian (former name of Heraklion) of the 13th century. Don't forget the museums of Heraklion which most surprising is the Archaeological Museum of Heraklion which houses the largest collection of Minoan objects in the world. For soak you the softness of life from Heraklion, nothing beats a ride on the freedom square where you can taste the legendary Cretan cuisine, praised by gourmets around the world: Eggplant to Tachini, the Greek artichokessliced Octopus marinated karoubas or Cretan salad, a feast of fruits and vegetables-logged Sun. And if you took a destination car in Heraklion, take advantage to discover the island of Crete which will make you forget about your daily routine.