Heraklion cities & villages

Achendrias

Achendrias is a mountainous settlement in the Heraklion prefecture, built on the eastern slopes of the Asterousia Mountains.

Agioi Deka

Agioi Deka is a historic settlement in the Heraklion prefecture, built in the heart of the fertile Messara plain, in an area of immense archaeological and religious significance

Agios Thomas

Agios Thomas is one of the most remarkable and historic villages in central Crete, situated at an altitude of 530 meters in the Heraklion prefecture.

Alagni

Alagni is a picturesque settlement in the Heraklion prefecture, built at an altitude of approximately 470 meters in the hinterland of the Archanes-Asterousia Municipality.

Analipsi Hersonissos

Analipsi (Hersonissos) is one of the most developed coastal settlements in the Heraklion prefecture, located on the northern coastline of Crete, between Gouves and Anissaras.

Anissaras

Anissaras is one of the most distinguished coastal destinations in the Heraklion prefecture, situated on a privileged coastline stretching north of the island, very close to Hersonissos.

Ano Moulia

Ano Moulia is a traditional mountain settlement in the Heraklion prefecture, built on the eastern slopes of Mount Psiloritis at an altitude of approximately 580 meters.

Ano Symi

Ano Symi is a historic and secluded mountain settlement in the Heraklion prefecture, built in an imposing natural environment on the southern slopes of Mount Dikti.

Anopolis

Anopolis is a historic and picturesque settlement in the Heraklion prefecture, built in a prime location within the hinterland of the Hersonissos Municipality.

Arkalochori

Arkalochori is one of the most important economic and administrative centers in the hinterland of the Heraklion prefecture, built at a strategic point connecting the capital with southern and eastern Crete.

Asimi

Asimi is one of the most significant and developing settlements in the Heraklion prefecture, built in a strategic location in the heart of the fertile Messara plain.

Avgeniki

Avgeniki is a beautiful traditional village in the Heraklion prefecture, built at an altitude of 310 meters in the heart of one of Crete's most fertile regions.

Avli

Avli is a picturesque, semi-mountainous settlement in the Heraklion prefecture, built in a location that offers unique views of the Arkalochori plain and the wider relief of central Crete.

Charakas

Charakas is one of the most historic and central villages in the Heraklion prefecture, built on the northern foothills of the Asterousia Mountains, overlooking the southern part of the Messara plain.

Dafnes

Dafnes is a traditional settlement in the Heraklion prefecture, built in an area with a long history and intense agricultural activity.

Damasta

Damasta is a mountain settlement in the Heraklion prefecture, built in a strategic location along the Old National Road 90 (Heraklion-Rethymno), on the slopes of the mountains defining the island's northern hinterland.

Dermatos

Dermatos is a coastal settlement on the southern coast of the Heraklion prefecture, known for its tranquility and raw natural beauty.

Emparos

Emparos is a historic village in the Heraklion prefecture, built in an area with a rich agricultural tradition and exceptional natural beauty in the hinterland of central Crete.

Episkopi

Episkopi is one of the largest and most vibrant settlements in the hinterland of the Heraklion prefecture, built amidst rolling hills and lush valleys.

Galifa

Galifa is a small, picturesque, and authentic settlement in the Heraklion prefecture, built in an inland area distinguished by its tranquility and traditional character.

Garipa

Garipa is an inland settlement in the Heraklion prefecture, built in the hinterland of central Crete, in an area characterized by its traditional rural landscape.

Gouves

Gouves is one of the most well-known destinations in the Heraklion prefecture, featuring an interesting geographical division between the traditional upland village and the modern coastal front.

Ini

Ini is a historic settlement in the Heraklion prefecture, built in an area of exceptional natural beauty and significant hydrographic interest in central Crete.

Inia

Inia is a small and peaceful settlement in the Heraklion prefecture, situated in the heart of the fertile Messara plain

Kapetaniana

Kapetaniana is a historic and mountainous settlement in the Heraklion prefecture, built in a stunning location on the southern slopes of the Asterousia Mountains.

Kato Asites

Kato Asites is a historic and traditional settlement in the Heraklion prefecture, built on the eastern foothills of Mount Psiloritis.

Kato Gouves

Kato Gouves is the coastal part of the wider Gouves region and one of the most developed tourist hubs on the northern shores of the Heraklion prefecture.

Kato Symi

Kato Symi is one of the most historic and atmospheric mountain settlements in the Heraklion prefecture, built in a landscape of exceptional natural beauty on the southern slopes of Mount Dikti.

Kouses

Kouses is a traditional settlement located on the southern side of the Heraklion prefecture, built on the fringes of the Messara plain.

Krotos

Krotos is a small, authentic settlement in the Heraklion prefecture, built on the southern slopes of the Asterousia Mountains.

Loukia

Malia

Malia is one of the most well-known and vibrant coastal destinations in the Heraklion prefecture, located at the eastern end of the prefecture's northern coastline.

Marathos

Marathos is a traditional village in the Heraklion prefecture, built at an altitude of approximately 420 meters on the eastern slopes of Mount Psiloritis.

Melidochori

Melidochori is a quiet, inland settlement in the Heraklion prefecture, built in the heart of the Cretan countryside.

MesochoriMesochori

Mesochori is a traditional settlement in the Heraklion prefecture, built in the heart of the Cretan countryside, in an area characterized by its intense natural relief and rich agricultural tradition.

Miamou

Miamou is a historic mountain settlement in the Heraklion prefecture, built at an altitude of approximately 530 meters on the northern slopes of the Asterousia Mountains.

Nipiditos

Nipiditos is a picturesque and peaceful village in the Heraklion prefecture, nestled on the slopes of the Lasithi mountains (Dikti).

Partira

Partira is a historic and picturesque village in the Heraklion prefecture, built at an altitude of approximately 370 meters on the northern slopes of the Asterousia Mountains.

Peza

Peza is one of the most significant settlements in the hinterland of the Heraklion prefecture, located in an area famous for its viticulture and olive oil production.

Pigaidakia

Pigaidakia is a traditional semi-mountainous settlement in the Heraklion prefecture, built on the southern slopes of the Asterousia Mountains.

Pitsidia

Pitsidia is a traditional and developing settlement in the Heraklion prefecture, located in southern Crete, within close proximity to the Messara Gulf.

Platia Peramata

Platia Peramata is a coastal settlement in the Heraklion prefecture, built on the southern shores of Crete in an area characterized by the rugged natural landscape of the Asterousia Mountains and direct contact with the Libyan Sea.

Plora

Plora is a traditional lowland village in the Heraklion prefecture, built in the heart of the Messara plain at an altitude of approximately 210 meters.

Pompia

Pompia is a historic village and a central settlement in the Heraklion prefecture, built on the southern edges of the Messara plain at the foothills of the Asterousia Mountains.

Potamies

Potamies is a beautiful and lush settlement in the Heraklion prefecture, built in the fertile valley of the Aposelemis River.

Profitis Ilias

Profitis Ilias (formerly known as Kanli Kastelli) is one of the most historic and vibrant villages in the Heraklion prefecture, built at the foot of the imposing Roka rock.

Schinias

Schinias is a historic settlement in the Heraklion prefecture, built in the heart of the Cretan hinterland, in an area that combines mountainous relief with rich agricultural tradition.

Sivas

Sivas is a traditional settlement in the Heraklion prefecture, located in the southern part of the Messara plain, in an area that combines agricultural tradition with proximity to great archaeological and coastal landmarks.

Skalani

Skalani is one of the most vibrant and developing settlements in the Heraklion prefecture, built in a prime location just a few kilometers southeast of Heraklion city and the archaeological site of Knossos.

Skourvoula

Skourvoula is a semi-mountainous settlement in the Heraklion prefecture, built in a privileged location on the southern slopes of Mount Psiloritis, offering panoramic views of the Messara plain.

Smari

Smari is a traditional and historic village in the Heraklion prefecture, built at an altitude of 320 meters at the foot of Prophet Elias Hill.

Stamnioi

Stamnioi is a beautiful and quiet traditional village in the Heraklion prefecture, built at an altitude of approximately 280 meters.

Tsoutsouros

Tsoutsouros is one of the most picturesque and authentic coastal settlements in southern Crete, located on the shores of the Libyan Sea.

Tympaki

Tympaki is a coastal town in the Heraklion prefecture, built in the fertile Messara plain, and serves as one of the most important economic and commercial centers of southern Crete.

Vagionia

Vagionia is a lowland settlement in the Heraklion prefecture, built in the heart of the Messara plain.

Vasilika Anogeia

Vasilika Anogeia is a traditional settlement in the Heraklion prefecture, built in the fertile Messara plain.

Vasiliki

Vasiliki is a traditional settlement in the Heraklion prefecture, built at the southern foothills of the Asterousia Mountains, in an area that combines rugged mountain beauty with proximity to the sea of southern Crete.

Venerato

Venerato is one of the most historic and noble villages in the Heraklion prefecture, situated in a prime location overlooking the Giofyros river valley, about 20 km south of Heraklion city.

Vori

Vori is a historic and traditional settlement in the Heraklion prefecture, located in the fertile Messara plain, close to Tympaki and the archaeological site of Phaistos.