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Heraklion Hotel Perla Apartments Agia Pelagia Crete Map & Travel Information, Beaches, Attractions, Sightseeing in Heraklion Greece
Crete is the largest and one of the most beautiful islands in Greece, as it possesses hundreds of outstanding beaches, lush countryside and impressive archaeological, historical and religious sites. Every year countless Greek and foreign tourists arrive in Crete to spend their holidays, making it the most frequented and beloved holiday destination in Greece.
This page provides you with travel information about Heraklon, Crete. You will also find information about the distances of the Perla Hotel Apartments in Agia Pelagia, Heraklion, Crete from transportation hubs, beaches, etc.
Agia Pelagia, Heraklion
Agia Pelagia is a lovely seaside settlement, located on the northern coast of the prefecture of Heraklion, amongst the trees and the blue Cretan Sea. It is a charming holiday resort, with many tourist facilities and one of the finest beaches in Crete.
Heraklion Sightseeing & Attractions
The prefecture of Heraklion (Iraklio) is situated between the prefectures of Rethymnon (Rethymno) and Lassithi and is renowned for its incomparable archaeological and historical sites. While staying at the Perla Agia Pelagia Hotel Apartments, we recommend visiting the nearby Sabbatian Monastery and the ruins of the Late-Minoan Graves in the area of Kladistos.
Once you have visited the sites near Agia Pelagia, you can start off on a tour of the wonderful sites in the Heraklion Prefecture, such as:
the Minoan cities and palaces of Phaistos, Knossos, Malia, Tylissos, Amnissos, Levina, Lyttos, Gortyna and Acharnes
the Archaeological, Historical and Ecclesiastical Museums in Heraklion Town
the Venetian monuments in Heraklion Town
the churches and monasteries scattered throughout the prefecture, including the churches of Agios Titos, Agios Markos, Agia Ekaterini and Agios Minas in Heraklion Town, and the monasteries of Vrontisios in Zaros and Agios Georgios in Peza
the caves in Matala and Kamares
the Omalos Plateau and the Viannou Amira Canyon near Viannos
the Lychnostatis Open-Air Folklore Museum in Chersonissos
Agia Pelagia, Heraklion Crete Beaches
Guests of the Perla Apartments can easily reach one of the most beautiful beaches in Crete, Agia Pelagia. Located just 300 meters from the complex, the beach is sandy and has crystal-clear waters. Apart from the stunning Agia Pelagia Beach and the nearby Psaromoura Beach, the Heraklion Prefecture has many other superb beaches on the northern coast, such as Hersonissos, Stalida, Mononaftis, Gouves, and Malia; and on the southern coast, including Dermatos, Lendas, Katalyki and Matala.