Venerato Travel Guide
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Agapi Beach Resort - Premium All Inclusive
Great resort, staff were super helpful especially those at the restaurant. The Spa was amazing and the staff took time to speak with us before recommending treatment to book. Location right on the beach made it a fantastic place to stay.
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025

GDM Megaron Historical Monument Hotel
Enjoyed our stay very much. Staff super friendly, welcoming, helpful, and polite. Breakfast was very good. If I had one suggestion, it would be to reduce the amount of desserts and sweets offered and replace with more hot food options such as waffles/pancakes, omelets to order etc. however, this ...
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026

Aquila Atlantis Hotel
We stayed there for a week. It’s an older hotel but is well kept. The rooms are a bit dated but very clean. The staff were incredible.
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026

Petousis Hotel & Suites

Villa Eva, Luxury villa 50 meters from the sea, in a very quite area.
Less than a block from the beach. Very quiet neighborhood with good beachfront restaurants. The host is so sweet, inexplicably met us at 6:30am just to see us off when we would have happily left the keys and let the poor man sleep in. They provided some coffee, tea, juice and raki. Really lovely ...
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025

Blue Aegean Hotel & Suites
Popular places to visit

Heraklion Port
Watch fishing boats returning with their day's catch, enjoy a coffee in the fresh sea air or board a ferry bound for Crete’s nearby islands in this dynamic harbour.

Palace of Knossos
This Minoan palace features a labyrinthine layout, remarkably well-preserved royal suites and masterful frescos making it one of Europe’s most important historic landmarks.

Heraklion Archaeological Museum
Experience over 5,500 years of Cretian history at this important museum which has relics collected from the Minoan, Greek and Roman empires.

Historical Museum of Crete
Browse exhibits that record the dynamic past of Crete, from its early Byzantine days to its struggle for independence and beyond.

Heraklion Loggia
Experience the city’s Venetian history as you explore this beautifully restored building, where ancient noblemen once came to meet and watch theatre performances.

Koules Fortress
Beloved by locals for its sturdy, powerful appearance, this battlement has protected the city from Turkish invaders for over five centuries.
Activities

Crete: Palace of Knossos E-Ticket and Audio Guide

Knossos Palace & Heraklion City –Full-Day Tour from Rethymno


