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With so much beauty to behold, it’s hard to choose between the East and West sides of the island. We think you’ll need at least 2 weeks to explore the full length of Heraklion.

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Heraklion is a lively harbour city considered one the most important cradles of European civilisation.

Direct flights
Nantes » Heraklion

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Blue figures: direct flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport.

From 154.16 € Round trip**

From 24 June to 03 July

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Best period to travel to Heraklion

Just 4 hours from Nantes, Heraklion’s Mediterranean climate means warm, sunny weather for most of the year. May marks the start of the hottest period of the year, a perfect time to do a bit of sightseeing. Although, with sea temperatures of up to 26℃ towards July and August, this time of the year is also a good time to relax by the beach! Starting in November, autumn is still warm, with temperatures hovering around 20℃.

Temperatures

Air temperatureAir
Water temperatureEau

Jan

9° C

15° C

Feb

8° C

15° C

Mar

9° C

17° C

Apr

12° C

20° C

May

15° C

24° C

Jun

19° C

27° C

Jul

22° C

29° C

Aug

22° C

29° C

Sep

20° C

27° C

Oct

17° C

24° C

Nov

13° C

20° C

Dec

10° C

17° C

Jan

17° C

Feb

16° C

Mar

16° C

Apr

17° C

May

19° C

Jun

23° C

Jul

26° C

Aug

26° C

Sep

25° C

Oct

23° C

Nov

2° C

Dec

18° C

Cool Temperate Warm

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What Heraklion has to offer?

A Rural Charm

Now and again, you’ll see the grapes dry in the sun, olive trees blacken in the fields, and flocks of sheep and goats roam freely in the hills. Like many of the Greek islands, Crete has preserved its rustic charm, embracing both nature and simplicity.

A Land of Contrasts

Mountainous, maritime, green, rocky… Crete is a land of contrasts! An impressive example of this is the Samariá Gorge, which is impressively both high and narrow.

The Cradle of Minoan Civilisation

But above all, Crete is the cradle of a glorious Minoan civilisation. Knossos is the most important Greek archaeological site after the Acropolis. At a crossroads between Europe, Asia, and Africa, the island has enticed travellers from all over the world, who have left their mark on the surroundings- the Venetian harbour of Chania, the Turkish minarets…

The Beach!

Whether you stay in the east or west, there are great beaches to be found across the island. Amongst our favourites are Elfonisos, Phalasarna, and the Balos Lagoon in Chania. In the east, we recommend visiting the Kolokytha, an islet which you can reach by boat from Elounda.