Kokkini Hani TO Heraklion Town

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Kokkini Hani

Kokkini Hani is a small holiday resort located 15km west of Heraklion, west of Vathianos Kambos. The village itself is perfect for those looking for a quiet and peaceful holiday away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Kokkini Hani has two main beaches and the main road is full of all basic amenities for tourists. Many beach resorts like Gouves and Hersonissos are in a distance of a short walk, making this village terrific as a base to explore this part of Crete.

The beaches here are sandy, with shallow turquoise waters, making it ideal for families with small children. All beaches are well organized with umbrellas, sunbeds, water sports and beach bars. The nightlife of the area is not particularly intense but you can visit the nearby resorts such as Hersonissos and Malia, which are famous for their clubs and partying. East of Kokkini Hani is the archaeological site of Niros Villa, which belonged to a senior Minoan priest who ruled the area and the harbour. If you like fishing you will find many rocky spots to fish or you can just relax and enjoy the beach. In the area, you can also visit Crete Aquarium which holds all the native fish of Cretan seas and is one of the biggest in the Mediterranean.

Kokkini Hani is ideal for quiet holidays, families or used as a base to explore Crete. Its proximity to Heraklion town and other beach resorts makes it the perfect spot for tourists.

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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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