Heraklion Town TO Plakias

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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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Plakias

TransferPlan will transfer you from and to Plakias as quickly, safely and comfortably as possible. Plakias is a village on the south coast of the Greek island of Crete, in the Rethymno regional unit, about 30 kilometres south of the city of Rethymno.

One of the highlights of Plakias region is the long stretch of waterfront known as Gialia. The beach begins near the town and ends all the way down, for 1.3 km east to Cape Mouri. The beach is well organized and the waters has an emerald colour. Along the beach, you will find a long road which is ideal for strolling and cycling. Along this road, you will also find several tourist establishments such as restaurants and hotels. The beach itself is lined with tamarisk trees and there you will find umbrellas, water sports, beach volley courts, snack bars, changing rooms, showers, etc.

Although Plakias is a busy tourist destination it remains relatively quiet and the surrounding nature is gorgeous. Plakias is surrounded by rugged mountains on the north, gorges and a dramatic lush green landscape. On the south, you will find the endless stretch of the Libyan Sea and the large crescent-shaped bay of a sandy beach and a little harbour. In the waterfront, you will find a selection of hotels and restaurants all making up for a varied and enjoyable destination.

A short drive away you will find the scenic Frangokastello and Sfakia. If you go all the way up to Myrthios you will catch some really splendid views of the bay and coastline. You should not miss a visit to the gorge of Prevelli, the beach and the monastery, Kourtaliotis and Kotsifos. Moreover, you can easily access the mountain village of Spili and the hilly villages on the road to Sfakia.

Plakias is a perfect destination for travellers who would like to discover their own hidden gem. It can be your getaway to some of the most outstanding landscapes you can find, not only in Crete but in the whole of Greece.

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