Heraklion Airport TO Kalamaki

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Heraklion Airport

TransferPlan will transfer you from Heraklion airport to Kalamaki 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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Kalamaki

TransferPlan will transfer you from and to Kalamaki as quickly, safely and comfortably as possible. Kalamaki is a small village, situated at the south coast of central Crete between Agia Galini and Matala, 67 kilometres south of Heraklion Town. As all villages of south Crete is sporadically populated.

Kalamaki is a picturesque unspoiled landscape on a very long sandy beach which is never overcrowded. The sunset on this side of the island is spectacular giving you a sense of serenity while watching the deserted island of Paximadia. Kalamaki is ideal for people who are interested in relaxing, away from massive tourism. Here you will have a taste of true Cretan hospitality and the locals will know you by your name. At the village of Kalamaki, you will find all the basic amenities for tourists, like small tavernas, coffee shops, sunbeds and umbrellas. The fresh fish is on the daily menu and you can enjoy all typical Cretan dishes, made with fresh ingredients. The Greek cuisine is famous for its small dishes called mezes, like Spanish tapas, which are placed in the middle ready for sharing.

You can reach Kalamaki through a well-developed road which ends in the village, making it easily accessible for families with children. There you can have your peace of mind, letting the children play on the beach, while you relax in the nearby tavernas and coffee shops. On the beach of Kalamaki during the summer months, you can sometimes observe Carretta-Carretta turtles, which lay their eggs in the warm sand on the beach. The central position of Kalamaki in southern Crete gives it the great advantage of offering quick and easy access to many tourist spots and archaeological sites, such as Matala, Kommos, Phaistos, Agia Galini and many other places. Kalamaki is built along the great beach of Messara Bay, the largest beach in southern Crete.

Kalamaki hasn’t got the nightlife of neighbouring Matala, but it is quite busy. It’s a place for young people and families who want to relax and enjoy swimming in the Libyan Sea, staring out at the Paximadi Islands. Nobody can feel crowded on the large beach of Kalamaki. It is a place of relaxation and tranquillity.

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