Heraklion Airport: Crete’s Main Gateway and Getting Around

Heraklion Airport: Crete's Main Gateway and Getting Around

Heraklion International Airport, officially named after the writer Nikos Kazantzakis and carrying the code HER, stands as the busiest airport on Crete and ranks among the most active in all of Greece. Located just five kilometres east of Heraklion city centre on the island’s north coast, this gateway handles year-round domestic connections and welcomes a … Read more

Car Rental in Crete: Hiring a Car to Explore the Island

Car Rental in Crete: Hiring a Car to Explore the Island

Renting a car is the practical way to explore Crete, the largest of the Greek islands. The finest beaches, deep gorges and mountain villages lie far beyond the reach of the island bus network, so a vehicle turns a fixed itinerary into a flexible one. Rental desks wait at Heraklion and Chania airports, at the … Read more