Crete Heraklion Port is the capital of the Island Crete and also boasts of being one of the big cities in Greece. It is served by the great Heraklion International Airport, located 5km from the main city. At the airport are car hire companies that can organize a car to use during your stay in Greece. Driving around the city of Crete, you will notice and marvel at the several sculptures and erected statues that play a huge significance in this town. Through the city, there is a blend of Venetian and Byzantine era architectures that have been preserved to date.

Tourist Attraction in Crete Heraklion Port

There is so much to see in Crete Heraklion Port and its environs. A car hire is the right choice to get around the city faster and at your own convenience. Here are some areas you should definitely visit before finalizing the trip at the port.

Knossos- no city in Europe is as old as Knossos which is astonishingly an archaeological site that existed during the Bronze Age. It covers an area of 10km2 and houses a rich history of Greece you will definitely be interested in.
Elafonisi- the majestic Island of Elafonisi is a peaceful haven to retreat to and spend a day there. The Mediterranean coastline is breathtaking as much the blue water that surrounds it.
Heraklion Archaeological Museum- this museum welcomes you to a day of indulging in Minoan art. The Heraklion Archaeological Museum has global recognition for being the only museum that houses most of the art pieces from the Minoan age.
Nikos Kazantzakis Museum- the great writer Nikos influenced Greece with his intellectual prowess and his work is preserved in this museum. If you fancy writers and their work you can spend a day at this museum and get to know more about Nikos Kazantzakis.
The Natural History Museum- this museum is a conservative of Crete University and it was established to preserve indigenous plant species that only exist in the Mediterranean region.
Heraklion Port- the port is always abuzz with activity ferrying people to different towns in Greece and to the port of Athens. On a day that you fancy spending in the waters, you can take a boat or ferry ride to cities like Ios Island, Mykonos, Santorini, Paros or Rhodes.

Crete Heraklion Port attractions are definitely worth the visit when you are in Greece. From the airport, you only need to drive down 5km in your car hire to begin to enjoy the city.