Heraklion Town TO Panormos

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Heraklion Town

TransferPlan will transfer you from and to Heraklion town as quickly, safely and comfortably as possible. Heraklion boasts the title of the largest urban entity in Crete and is also the administrative capital of the island. Heraklion has an immense historical and cultural heritage, as in close proximity to the city visitors can find the Palace of Knossos, which has served as the centre of Minoan civilisation. Throughout the city, you can also find a number of constructions dating back to the Venetian occupation such as Koules Fortress in the old port.

Heraklion is home to some world class monuments and cultural landmarks. Among the most outstanding man-made structures is the Heraklion Fortress that contains the 'old town'. Originally built by Arab merchants and later on reinforced by Venetians, the Fortress included seven bastions, of which only the Martinego bastion survives the passing of time. Moreover, visitors will be delighted to find one of the gates to the city, named Chanioporta, which is ornate with the winged lion of Saint Marc. Visitors can also pay pilgrimage to the grave of one of Greece's most important writers and Nobel recipient, N. Kazantzakis. The sight that marks his resting place also offers some mesmerising views of the city.

Throughout the city, one can spot statues and monuments commemorating prolific figures that have been important for Greece's course through history and have contributed to Crete's immense cultural heritage. Some of the names include renaissance painter El Greco, Poet Vicenzo Kornaros and Politician Eleftherios Venizelos.

Moreover, the Archaeological museum should be on the top of every visitor's list; a splendid space that boasts a massive collection of ancient artefacts from all over the island and covers more than 5,500 years of history. Special emphasis is given to the spoils of Minoan civilisation, which has been one of the first to spring in the Southern European cost and was almost entirely wiped out by a volcanic eruption and a subsequent tsunami. The museum is home to the most important collection of surviving Minoan antiquities in the world and awaits its visitors to explore the mysteries of this extinguished civilisation.

Nowadays, Heraklion represents a beacon of Greek modernization and has been subjected to an extensive urban sprawl, that gives it a truly unique character. Despite the expansion of concrete residential blocs and the immense traffic, a short walk through the bustling streets and alleys will travel you through thousand years of history and will reveal to you the hip side of Greece with its rich coffee culture and culinary delights that can be found in every corner.

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Panormos

TransferPlan will transfer you from and to Panormos as quickly, safely and comfortably as possible. Panormo lies 20km east of Rethymno.

Panormo is an ideal destination for those seeking a relaxing getaway and a traditional Cretan destination away from the nuisances of mass tourism and big tourist resorts. Panormo has become a hit with the travellers in the past few years thanks to its seer and wild beauty, the incredible Cretan landscape, the scenic village and the splendid coastline, which on the top of that are all easily accessible.

In Panormo you can find two main beaches and a few smaller ones. Panormos formation is that of a natural harbour, thus the waters are almost always calm and serene. The beach in the harbour also houses an actual port, where local fishermen tie their boats. The beach itself is sandy and the water is transparent. It is also ideal for families with small kids, as it is shallow and almost never windy or wavy. Moreover, the beach is well-organized with umbrellas and sunbeds, showers, water sports and numerous establishments surrounding it offering accommodation and food. Moreover, on the east side, you can find a smaller unorganized sandy beach which is not frequented by swimmers and beach-goers.

Panormo has its own rich historical heritage as it is believed that it is situated on the site of the ancient city Panormus. The existence of this ancient city is confirmed by the discovery of the basilica of St. Sophia 500 meters south-west of the village. The basilica is considered one of the most important early Christian establishments in Greece and it is the largest of its kind in western Crete. Moreover, Panormos is alternatively called Kastelli or Milopotamos because it was fortified by the Genoese who occupied it since 1206. However, the fort was captured by the Venetians a few years later. What remains of the fort of Milopotas is still visible by the harbour.

Panormos is the perfect place for a relaxing family holiday and is an ideal base for travellers to explore western Crete. Moreover, it is a close getaway to nearby Rethymnon town.

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