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The settlement of Palaiokastro with almost 250 residents is located at 8 km distance from Heraklion.
Koudoumalia is one of the oldest villages at Lasithi plateau which also has one of the greatest altitudes.
One of the unique summer resorts of Crete is Agia Pelagia. It is located about 20 kilometers from Heraklion on the road to Rethymno and it is an ideal destination for summer holidays by the sea.