Ammoudara Heraklion TO Heraklion Port

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Ammoudara Heraklion

TransferPlan will transfer you from and to Ammoudara in Heraklion as quickly, safely and comfortably as possible. Ammoudara is a district of Heraklion Town which is very famous for its long beach, the resorts and small hotels by the seaside. The area was developed the last two decades for tourism with a long stretched roadside full of resorts, hotels, restaurants, coffee shops and beach bars. During summertime Amoudara is full of tourists, enjoying the seaside the nightlife of the area. This resort provides all the amenities someone would ask, as it is just next to Heraklion Town.

The landmark of Ammoudara is its long sandy beach which has been awarded a “blue flag”, meaning it has clean water appropriate for swimming. Water sports are also very popular, windsurfing particularly as many times it gets very windy. The beach of Amoudara has excellent sand making it ideal for families with children. 50m from the beach, inside the water, there is a rocky strip which used to be the ancient coastline since the Minoan times, as the sea level in Bronze Age was 3m lower.

In Ammoudara you have all the options available. From those who like crowded places and partying, to those who want to stay isolated. Along the coast, there are organized beaches with sunbeds, umbrellas, beach bars, showers, water sports and in general all the amenities you can imagine. If you seek quiet places in Ammoudara you can visit the west part of the beach starting in front of the Pancretan Stadium and ending to the east near the river of Xeropotamos. Other quiet beaches are found near the river of Almiros and river Gazanos and the industrial area of Ellinoperamata. The surrounding area is wonderful. You can visit the spring of Almyros river, which offers the greatest amount of water in Crete and forms the largest habitation in the area. Nearby, there is the gorge of Almyros, which is quite easy to walk

The location of the resort means it is an ideal base for exploring to the east and west of the island and also to the south. Although this is a mass tourism destination you can find your peace of mind with a 10min drive.

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Heraklion Port

TransferPlan will transfer you from and to Heraklion Port as quickly, safely and comfortably as possible. Heraklion port is situated at the center of Heraklion Prefecture’s northern coast and adjacent to island’s capital.

The modern Heraklion port was firstly established in the 20th century and expanded eastwards of its older predecessor, the 700-year-old Venetian port that now serves as an attraction and a place of pleasure. Heraklion port is the second largest and busiest harbour in Greece after Piraeus.

The port is conveniently located along the middle part of the Cretan highway that serves the northern part of the island. The highway offers an easy getaway to the towns of Agios Nikolaos, Sitia, Kissamos, Rethymnon, Chania and Heraklion. It is busy all-year-round with an approximate number of 2 million visitors annually. The port services very popular routes such as Piraeus-Athens, Thessaloniki and a number of Aegean islands. Itineraries are regular and for other major ports, ships depart daily.

The Harbour hosts visitors for both touristic purposes and commercial activities. It possesses an array of facilities for the convenience of all travellers. In close proximity to the port, one can find in abundance shops, cafes and restaurants within a short walking distance.

The port is an 'umbrella' term covering both the new Heraklion Ferry Port and the old Venetian Harbour. The 'Castello a Mare' more widely known as Koules is a significant walled structure marking the entrance to the old Venetian port. The fortress dates back to the 16th century and is presumed that Cretan rebels were tortured in its underground chambers by mercenaries of the Ottoman Empire during the times of Crete's occupation. The Heraklion old town is located nearby, thus after a visit to the Fortress travellers can enjoy a walk through the vibrant streets of the city or taste some delicacies prepared by the friendly and hospitable locals.

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