Kissamos (Kastellion) TO Heraklion Town

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Kissamos (Kastellion)

TransferPlan will transfer you from and to Kissamos as quickly, safely and comfortably as possible. Kissamos is a town and municipality in the west of the island of Crete and part of the Chania regional unit. The city of Kissamos is also known as Kastelli Kissamou and often known simply as Kastelli after the Venetian castle that was there.

Visitors to Kissamos can experience the immense cultural heritage and immerse themselves in the local lifestyle. The best season for this purpose is in the Summer where an array of cultural events and festivals take place. The region is also a haven for alternative backpackers, nature lovers and those interested in eco-tourism.

The town also provides all essential facilities to make your visit as comfortable as possible. There you can find bank branches and ATMs, a post office, internet cafes, health centres, supermarkets, restaurants and bars. The waterfront is also lined with tavernas, cafes and bars open at flexible hours. Kissamos harbour is also well-connected with the ports of Kithira, Peloponnese and Piraeus, where ships depart daily along these routes. There are also daily cruises to Gramvousa and Balos, two of the most beautiful and remote islets in Crete.

From the centre of Kissamos town, 2 km away lies a scenic fishing port. From there visitors can spot the little 10th-century church of St. John Damiali built in a rocky hillside and opposite a tunnel leading to Damiali beach, an enchanting pebble cove with crystal-clear, emerald water.

One should not miss the sandy beach of Falassarna located 16 km west of Kastelli. The beach is a very popular destination renowned for its crystal-clear waters. Yet, despite its popularity, only a few tavernas and small hotels retain their business at Falassarna. There you can also find the ancient remnants of a small 6th BC century town. The town was initially built by the seaside but nowadays the ruins lie about 300m from the water due to rising tides in western Crete that have steadily increased the past 2,000 years.

Further south of Kastelli one can find the Ennia Horia or Nine Villages, an enchanting mountainous region known for its chestnut trees. Most people traverse through the region in order to visit Elafonisi, but visitors are advised to allocate some time in exploring what is possibly the lushest area of Crete. The area is compromised by the villages of Topolia, Koutsomados, Vlatos, Elos, Pervolia, Papadiana, Amidagakofelli, Kambos and the most renowned village of Milia, which has been reconstructed to resemble a more traditional outlook.

Kissamos is definitely one of the most worthwhile destinations in Crete. It is conveniently located between Chania town and some of the most beautiful beaches of whole Greece. Visitors to Crete should not miss an opportunity to visit this unique and enchanting place.

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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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