Mietwagenrundreise "Höhepunkte Kretas" & Baden

About the destination: Heraklion is the capital of Crete and usually the starting point for holiday visitors wishing to explore the island. With about 130 000 inhabitants, it is the fifth largest town in Greece. The city is marked by different influences of Venetians, Saracens and Greeks. History is very much alive in Heraklion just like in most Greek cities. All around the old part of the city, a visitor can walk following the old Venetian walls that meet at a bastion, called Koules Fortress that dominates the old harbour of the city. The Venetians began the construction of the city walls in 1462 and they took more than a century to complete. The walls are about 4km in length and of a triangular shape with seven bastions and is now one of the icons of the city. The central square, surrounded by stores, cafes, and restaurants, is dominated by the fountain of the Lions, built by a Venetian governor in the 17th century. The Archaeological Museum at Heraklion is impressive and it is the pride and joy of the city. The displays are satisfyingly thorough and well laid out, all aspects of life in Crete from prehistory through to the Roman period is covered in a series of spacious galleries. The Palace at Knossos is the second most popular tourist site in all of Greece, second only to the Acropolis, the site is in incredible shape and there is much to see. It is also in a beautiful setting with great views over the countryside. Heraklion offers a vast array of historic and archaeological holiday attractions, including its world-famous museum and the nearby site of Knossos, heart of the ancient Minoan civilisation. The shoreline in the city, Amoudara, is a three kilometre strip of sandy beach, lots of cafes, bars and hotels and the site of Technopolis, a modern multiplex cinema and open-air theatre. The most beautiful beaches outside the city are found in Kartero and Malia.

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Agios Nikolaos is a coastal town on the Greek island of Crete. Agios Nikolaos has one of the most spectacular landscapes in Greece. The traditional villages of the region, represent the beautiful Greek landscape, with its picturesque ports and villages with comfortable hotels, archaeological and mythological heritage.

About the destination: Lasithi is the easternmost regional unit on the island of Crete, to the east of Heraklion. Its capital is Agios Nikolaos, the other major towns being Ierapetra, Sitia and Neapoli. The mountains include the Dikti in the west and the Thrypti in the east. The Sea of Crete lies to the north and the Libyan Sea to the south. To the east of the village of Elounda lies the island of Spinalonga, formerly a Venetian fortress and a leper colony. On the foot of Mount Dikti lies the Lasithi Plateau, famous for its windmills. Vai is well known for its datepalm forest. Thanks to its beaches and its mild climate year-long, Lasithi attracts many tourists. Mass tourism is served by places like Vai, Agios Nikolaos and the island of Chrissi. More off-beat tourism can be found in villages on the south coast like Myrtos, Makrys Gialos or Makrigialos, Xerokambos and Koutsouras. Lasithi is home to a number of ancient remains. Vasiliki, Fournou Korifi, Pyrgos, Zakros and Gournia are ruins of Minoan date, Lato and Itanos were Doric towns.

About the destination: Ierápetra or Yerápetra is a small town on the island of Crete, Greece, the southernmost town in Europe. It had 23,708 inhabitants in 2011, making it the largest town in the peripheral unit of Lasithi. Economically, its main activities are coastal tourism and agriculture, especially greenhouses.

About the destination: Myrtos is a coastal village in the west of the municipality of Ierapetra, in the Regional Unit (previously called prefecture) of Lasithi on the Greek island of Crete. It is located 50 km (31 mi) from Agios Nikolaos and 15 km (9.3 mi) from Ierapetra, on the road to Viannos. A little to the west of the village is the iconic conical Kolektos mountain. Myrtos is situated on the Libyan Sea. The patron saint of the village is Saint Anthony. The population of the village in 2010 was approximately 600 people. The transliteral spelling of this village is often written as Mirtos. Myrtos has a rich history but has only prospered with the advent of tourism. The village has many tavernas and diverse shops for both residents and visitors. More recently there is now a pharmacy and an ATM. There are numerous churches, hotels, apartments and studios. There is a regular bus service between Ierapetra and Myrtos.

About the destination: Mátala (Greek: Μάταλα) is the name of a Greek village in Crete belonging to the peripheral unit of Heraklion, the municipal unit of Timbaki and the community of Pitsidia. In 2011 it had 67 inhabitants.

About the destination: Arkady is a former municipality of the regional unit of Rethymno, Crete, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform, it has been part of the Rethymno municipality, of which it is a municipal unit. The municipal unit has an area of 123,027 km2. Population 6,936. The municipality's headquarters were in Adele.

About the destination: Rethymno (Réthymno, Rethymnon or Retimmo) is a city to surprise. Despite having just over thirty thousand inhabitants, this coastal town is and has been of great importance for the island of Crete, such is the point that it is the capital of one of the four districts in which the island is divided. Its privileged location between the cities of Heraklion and Chania next to a coast rich in beautiful beaches means that, sooner or later, many travelers will come across Rethymno in their itinerary. Some of the places of interest in this beautiful city that you can not miss are, the beach of Rethymno, the Fortress of Rethymno, the Neratze Mosque, the Cathedral of Rethymno, the Venetian Port of Rethymno, the Lighthouse of Rethymno, the Church of Our Lady of the Angels or the Rimondi Fountain, among others.

About the destination: Chania is the second largest city of Crete and the capital of the Chania regional unit. It lies along the north coast of the island, about 70 km (43 mi) west of Rethymno and 145 km (90 mi) west of Heraklion.

About the destination: Chania is the second largest city of Crete and the capital of the Chania regional unit. It lies along the north coast of the island, about 70 km (43 mi) west of Rethymno and 145 km (90 mi) west of Heraklion.

About the destination: Bali is a coastal village in the municipality of Mylopotamos, a regional unit of Rethymno, Crete, Greece. It's part of the Melidoni community.