Our crew will meet you at the Old Venetian port and welcome you on board, where you will be given a briefing about safety and boat handling. We set our sails and we are off to our destination, Dia island.
Dia is an uninhabited island, 7 nautical miles north of Heraklion and is protected by the Natura 2000 project because of its biodiversity. Our trip there lasts almost one hour, during which you can enjoy the beauty of the sea, the silence and calmness and get informed on eco sailing and marine life around Crete or participate in the sailing activities with our skilled skipper!
First stop is Agrilia Bay, one of the remote beaches of the island where we can avoid the crowds. As we approach you can smell the wild oregano from aboard! You have the chance to enjoy your first swim, snorkel or relax with a cool refreshment and fresh fruit for about an hour.
We continue to Panagia cove, a bay with green, crystal waters. The island is a very important refuge for native plants and animals with very small dispersion in the southern Aegean and one of the most important areas were falcons nest. This is also the place where we might spot a Kri Kri! Ask us on anything you want to know about this beautiful spot in the sea!
Last stop is Agios Georgios, one of the most popular crystal clear beaches on the island. A small history fact, is that this well-protected cove was one of the major Minoan ports, according to Jacques-Yves Cousteau who discovered some of its remains in 1976.
As the waters call to you for another dive our skipper and host will be preparing a delicious lunch for you made exclusively from fresh and local ingredients. We still have plenty of time for another refreshing dive!
After this delicious lunch, we set sails again to return back to Heraklion Venetian port. Turn your eyes to the sea as we may spot some of our lovely mammal friends, the dolphins.
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Situated in Heraklio Town, 1.5 km from Heraklion Archaeological Museum and 1.8 km from Venetian Walls, Heraklion chic and minimalistic apartment with sea view features air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony and free WiFi. The property has garden and quiet street views, and is 6.3 km from The Palace of Knossos.
The apartment features 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with sea views.
A car rental service is available at the apartment.
Popular points of interest near Heraklion chic and minimalistic apartment with sea view include Heraklion Port, Koules and Municipal Art Gallery. The nearest airport is Heraklion International Airport, 2 km from the accommodation.
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Located in Heraklio Town, 1.5 km from Heraklion Archaeological Museum and 1.8 km from Venetian Walls, Minimal Loft Art with Sea View Over Heraklion Harbour provides air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony and free WiFi. The property features inner courtyard views and is 6.3 km from The Palace of Knossos and 16 km from Cretaquarium Thalassocosmos.
The apartment is equipped with 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with sea views.
A car rental service is available at the apartment.
Popular points of interest near Minimal Loft Art with Sea View Over Heraklion Harbour include Heraklion Port, Koules and Municipal Art Gallery. The nearest airport is Heraklion International Airport, 2 km from the accommodation.
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Built in 1925 and classified as a monument, the GDM Megaron is located in the heart of Heraklion, overlooking the old Venetian port and within walking distance of all the major sights of the city. This prestigious hotel offers fine dining, a health club and a rooftop plunge pool. Guests also benefit from free parking.
The 58 elegantly decorated rooms and suites feature the latest facilities such as private telephone line with voice mail, satellite TV, complimentary WiFi, safe, mini fridge, soundproof windows, sprinklers and smoke detectors. The bathrooms are equipped with a TV, a telephone, a hairdryer, slippers, bathrobes and luxury toiletries. Additional amenities, such as spa bath, are provided in some rooms and suites.
The “Plaza Café” is a casual, all day, all-purpose indoor café ideal for enjoying your breakfast, lunch, dinner or just a cup of coffee overlooking the old port. “The Living Room” lounge is the ideal sitting area located between the two atriums of the hotel, providing a TV corner and a library. “The Megaron 5th” Bar Restaurant is located on the top floor, offering the city’s most stunning views of the old Venetian port and the Aegean Sea. It provides a unique combination of an excellent location, lounge music and contemporary Cretan cuisine with carefully selected dishes prepared by the hotel’s artisan Chef. “The Megaron 5th” is open only during the summer season.
The Health Club on the 4th floor, exclusively reserved for hotel guests, is equipped with a variety of fitness equipment as well as a steam bath, a hot tub, a massage table and a sauna with colour and music therapy. The sun beds and umbrellas by the pool area on the roof are perfect for relaxing after a busy day.
The GDM Megaron staff is at guests’ disposal around the clock, providing twice daily maid service, room service and courteous concierge assistance. Well-equipped meeting rooms are the ideal venue for meetings whether it is a seminar, a cocktail reception, a gala dinner or even an exhibition.
GDM Megaron is located in the heart of Heraklion’s business and shopping district, within walking distance of the Archaeological and the Historical Museum. Heraklion Port is 2 km away, while Heraklion International Airport is within 5 km of the hotel.
Set in Heraklio Town in the Crete region, LAVRIS City Suites features accommodation with free WiFi.
The aparthotel offers a seating area with a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with free toiletries and bath or shower. A fridge is also offered, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle. A minibar is available upon charge. Breakfast is served upon request.
Municipal Museum of the Battle of Crete and the National Resistance is a 2-minute walk from LAVRIS City Suites. Heraklion International Airport is 3 km from the property.
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