Car hire Heraklion

Heraklion

Get to know this stunning city with car hire Heraklion! If you are searching for cheap rates by renowned rental car suppliers, check out car hire Heraklion! 

Heraklion is located on Crete, the largest and probably most famous of the Greek Islands in the Mediterranean Sea. With a population of just under 140,000, it is the island’s capital and biggest city providing the only airport. A trip with car hire Heraklion is worthwhile all year round as temperatures seldom fall below 10°C (50°F) and show an average of 28°C (82°F) in summers.
 
Heraklion was founded on the ruins of El Khandak that was built by the Arabs and later renamed into Khandako by the Byzantines. Later it was conquered by the Venetians who called the city Candia. Until 1898, it was ruled by the Turks. Sadly, in the centre of Heraklion there are few traces of the city’s thrilling past as the bigger part of the Old Town was destroyed by bombs during World War II. But still, it is an interesting and lively modern city that is waiting to be explored by you with car hire Heraklion. If you are interested in the historical sites that Greece is famous for, why not a pay visit to the Minoan ruins that are nearby? The Knossos Palace is only a stone’s throw away with car hire Heraklion! Under the Minoans, Knossos was the island’s capital and one of Crete’s most attractive tourist magnets since its uncovering at the dawn of the 20th century. The probably most atmospheric city of Crete is Hania with its beautiful Old Town and architectural treasures. Or how about a day out at Rethymno, the picturesque seaport that you can reach in no time with car hire Heraklion?

But the surroundings of Heraklion are more than just cities and archaeological sites: Crete lures with a stunning nature, and many beautiful spots are located close to the city. The island’s south coast that is definitely worth a trip with car hire Heraklion is famous for its remote coves and pristine beaches, while the north is characterized by one long, non-stop sandy beach. The island’s centre shows ragged mountains full of caves that are waiting to be discovered, traditional mountain villages and vast meadowland dappled with sheep. As you see, Heraklion and its surroundings are worth a visit!

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