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A tour of Knossos Palace in Crete

You travel to the very depths of European history and mythology when you visit Knossos Palace, just outside Heraklion, the capital of Crete. This was not only the site of Minoan Crete's grandest palace but also where the legendary King Minos is said to have built the labyrinth to contain the deadly Minotaur. That is until it was killed by the heroic Theseus who escaped back to Athens with King Minos' daughter, Ariadne.

Hersonissos - Μalia

You might have heard about holidays in Malia or Hersonissos, in the Heraklion region of Crete, because of the white-sanded beaches (of which there are plenty to choose from) and for all the attractions that are magnets for young, fun-loving tourists. You'll adore the long sandy beach at Anissaras (just next to Hersonissos) as well as the beaches of Limanakia, Creta Maris, Sarantaris and Analipsi. But there are other attractions here you shouldn't overlook.