A place where the glories of the past meet the greatness of nature

Heraklion is the capital of the region, the largest urban center in Crete with approximately 200,000 residencies. With a rich cultural heritage, abundance of natural beauty and a strategic position, Heraklion is rightfully chosen by tourist as one of the top destinations in the Mediterranean. The city of Heralkion blends tradition with western metropolitan details, authentic ways with modern influences and timeless grace with cosmopolitan flair.

A DIVERSE CITY TO EXPLORE AND EXPERIENCE, TO UNDERSTAND AND FALL IN LOVE WITH.

Diversities that count:

Heraklion International Airport is 20 min drive from Filia Estate
Hundreds of daily direct flights to Europe during summertime.
55 million investment in order to upgrade the travel experience.
8 million of passengers traffic & 56,687 aircraft activities during 2018.
Heraklion Port Provides high quality competitive services in the cruise sector.
Daily connection with Cyclades – Athens – Dodecanese.
Strategic Position with a European National Highway connecting east side Rethymno – Chania & West Side Agios Nikolaos –Heraklion.

CRETE

The cradle of the Minoan civilization with the renowned Minoan Palaces, home of renaissance mansions, Venetian fortresses, Ottoman architectural details, Byzantine churches and Greek orthodox monasteries, Crete is a land of diversity, with a story to tell and a mystery to unveil.

Culture

Renowned for their warm welcome, Cretans truly value the notion of Filoxenia as well as their folklore culture and traditions. The local music, dance and famous Cretan cuisine encapsulate the vigorous character of the Cretans as well as their strong sense of family, friendship and belonging.

Nature

A symphony of landscapes, of gorges, caves, plateaus and rugged mountains, palm forests and sandy beaches, traditional villages and remarkable canyons, wildlife and precious herbs is what makes up the nature of Crete.

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HERAKLION

Set only 20 minutes away from the Estate, Heraklion is home to a breadth of historical sights and attractions.

Sights

The old town with Koules Fort, the Palaces of Knossos and Phaestos, the Archeological Museum, the Historical Museum, the Cretaquarium, the El Greco Museum, Matala (the hippies’ estate of the 1960s), the Morozini Fountain, St Titus and the Cathedral of Saint Minas are only a few of the attractions worth visiting.

Culture

Heraklion is a city bridging years of history and tradition with modern development and contemporary advancements. From international events and symphonic orchestra recitals to local traditional pentozali dances culture unveils in every corner you turn. The old town attests of the charm of a bygone era while the streets in the downtown area filled with cafes, restaurants, bars, shops and galleries are buzzing with life. Home of the Minoan civilization and ambassador of the world-renowned Cretan cuisine, Heraklion is definitely a city with a bold character, a city with golden beaches, sights and attractions worth discovering.

Climate

Heraklion has a soft Mediterranean climate with mild, rainy winters and hot, sunny summers.

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MEET THE GREEK ISLANDS

The port of Heraklion is a famous departure point for travelers visiting other islands in Greece over their holidays. Some of the most common itineraries include:

Heraklion to Mykonos & Santorini
Heraklion to Rhodes
Heraklion to Karpathos
Chania to Kythira

You have landed at Heraklion, in Crete