Statue in Heraklion

"To Xaire Ton Myroforon", 16th Century by Michael Damaskinos

Traditional Greek and Cretan Dances

Rodia is a lovely little village with well-preserved old houses and a panoramic view, really one of the best, of Heraklion. Take note of the Venetian gate, which was built in the early 16th century by feudal lords Georgios and Francesco Modino.

Amoudara is one of the most popular north coast resorts some 5 km west of Heraklion. Almost a continuation of Heraklion, Amoudara features the longest beach (5 km) in the prefecture and is perfect for sun seekers and sports enthusiasts.

Amoudara is one of the most popular north coast resorts some 5 km west of Heraklion. Almost a continuation of Heraklion, Amoudara features the longest beach (5 km) in the prefecture and is perfect for sun seekers and sports enthusiasts.

Nikos Kazantzakis author of poems, novels, essays, plays, and travel books, was arguably the most important and most translated Greek writer and philosopher of the 20th century. Yet he did not become truly well known until the 1964 release of the Michael Kakoyiannis film Zorba the Greek, based on Kazantzakis's novel whose English translation has the same title.