You might be free to visit today, but City Walls hasn't always rolled out the welcome mat! Discover the story behind this stronghold and exactly what it was built to defend.

To visit this history-filled fortress, head to Heraklion. You'll find plenty of other things to see and do in the area, like Palace of Knossos, Heraklion Archaeological Museum, and Natural History Museum of Crete.

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Palmera Beach - Adults Only

$715

per person

Nov 11 - Nov 17

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Roundtrip non-stop flight included

Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to Heraklion (HER)

8.6/10 Excellent! (163 reviews)

Our second time staying here, the fact we came back should say it all. This hotel is beautiful, the staff go above and beyond for you and the private beach is heaven. I slept amazing every night and didn’t hear a peep.

Reviewed on Sep 28, 2025

I Resort Beach Hotel & Spa

$1,220

per person

Nov 11 - Nov 17

found 1 day ago

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to Heraklion (HER)

8.8/10 Excellent! (52 reviews)

This hotel was exceptional. The view of the room was amazing. The hotel itself was very modern and clean. The sea view from the pool was outstanding and also it has an easy access to the beach. I would definitely suggest staying at this resort.

Reviewed on Jul 22, 2025

Star Beach Village and Water Park

$873

per person

Nov 11 - Nov 17

found 1 day ago

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to Heraklion (HER)

8.4/10 Very Good! (134 reviews)

Great for a family with young children. Plenty of options for food. Lots of child friend swimming pools and beach short walking distance.

Reviewed on Sep 20, 2025

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Tours & day trips

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Sailing Cruise to Dia Island with Meal and Water Activities

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Private & custom tours

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Orthodox Crete: In the Footsteps of the Apostle Paul from 55 AD

Free cancellation available

Wildlife & nature

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Heraklion: Dia Catamaran Tour, Lunch, Open Bar & Snorkeling

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Holiday & seasonal tours

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Heraklion: Sunrise Balloon Flight & Sunset Catamaran Cruise

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Shopping & fashion

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Crete: Day Trip to Agios Nikolaos and Spinalonga Island

Free cancellation available

Popular places to visit

St. Minas Cathedral

Step away from the crowds and visit this grand cathedral, seen by many as a symbol of the Cretan revolution.

Bembo Fountain

Be sure to visit this ancient drinking fountain that served Heraklion for several centuries.

St. Mark's Basilica

One of the most important Venetian monuments in Heraklion, this former cathedral now houses the city’s Municipal Art Gallery.

Martinego Bastion

You can find out about the history of Heraklion when you stop by Martinego Bastion. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its fascinating museums.

Venetian Walls

Take a walk around Heraklion’s ancient fortifications, which protected the old city from invasion for centuries.

Geoponikos Kipos

Explore the great outdoors at Geoponikos Kipos, a lovely green space in Heraklion. Amble around this culturally rich area's waterfront or experience its fascinating museums.