Istro (Kalo Chorio) TO Heraklion Town

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Istro (Kalo Chorio)

TransferPlan will transfer you from and to Istro Kalo Chorio as quickly, safely and comfortably as possible. Istron is just 10 km from the pluralistic town of Agios Nikolaos in the Lasithi region of east Crete. You will find this village as you pass along the main national road towards Ierapetra. The lower coastal part of this lovely area is known as Istron or Istro and the upper village is known as Kalo Horio.

In Istro you will find three beautiful beaches in three separate sheltered bays next to each other. The first one Karovostasi is to the northwest of the village. It is the most isolated and quiet one, with sand and rocks and clear crystalline waters. Beside Karovostasi is Agios Panteleimonas beach, which owes its name to a small white church next to it. Both these beaches are organized with umbrellas and sunbeds. The last one, on the northeast side, is Voulisma beach. A very long beach, one of the most beautiful in Crete, with shallow crystal-clear blue waters and fine white sand, making it ideal for families with children. This is the most well-organized beach with sunbeds, umbrellas showers and a small mini bar at the beginning of the path leading to the beach, which offers you a wonderful view.

The upper village Kalo Horio, also spelt as Kalo Chorio, is a traditional picturesque village. Kalo Horio in Greek means Good Village and here you will definitely take a taste of true Cretan hospitality. The village has a population of around 900. It is also a working village, so is not overly developed for tourists, meaning you will have an experience like no other in this beautiful area. If you fancy exploring the history of the area, Kalo Chorio has several interesting ancient archaeological sites, dating back to 3000 BC. Among them are Priniatikos Pyrgos, Vrokastro, and Vasiliki. Many houses and a paved courtyard can be found here which dates back to 2500 BC. Kalo Chorio is located only hours’ drive away from Heraklion. This means not only is it ideally located for those flying into Heraklion airport, but perfect if you’d like to explore one of the most fascinating and lively cities on the island.

Istron is one of the most beautiful bays in Crete, untouched by massive tourism with wonderful landscapes and an amazing seaside. You will definitely not regret your choice.

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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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