Heraklion Airport TO Ammoudara Heraklion

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Heraklion Airport

TransferPlan will transfer you from Heraklion airport to Ammoudara Heraklion as quickly, safely and comfortably as possible. Heraklion International Airport, "Nikos Kazantzakis" is the primary airport on the island of Crete and the country’s second busiest airport after Athens International Airport. It is located about 5 km east of the main city center of Heraklion, near the municipality of Nea Alikarnassos. It is a shared civil/military facility.

The airport took its name after the Cretan native and most famous Heraklion resident Nikos Kazantzakis, who left his mark in Greek history as a novelist and philosopher. Heraklion Airport is Crete's largest and busiest airport, also serving as a connection between Agios Nikolaos, Malia, Hersonissos, Stalida, Elounda and other resort towns. The airport has been operating since the late 30s and its annual number of passengers is approximately 5 million. The airport serves both domestic and international flights.

Heraklion Airport is operating in a renovated and modern space since 1971. The airport complex has been expanded in order to accommodate increased traffic and serve an ever-increasing flight network. Especially during peak season, the airport gets really busy, thus some sporadic delays are expected.

The proximity of the airport to the Heraklion town allows the visitor some spare time to explore or simply wind out and have a nice lunch or drink in the local eateries. Furthermore, around the airport, one can find some excellent hotels and resorts in case an overnight stay is required. The historical site of Knossos Palace and the Archaeological Museum are also located nearby and can be easily reached from the airport with our help. Navigating through the airport can be a daunting task, airport staff will be readily available to assist you.

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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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