| Many of the Greece’s finest archaeological, historical, religious and natural sites are located in the prefecture of Heraklion (Iraklio), such as:
- the Minoan sites of Knossos, Phaistos, Tylissos, Amnissos, Levina, Malia and Gortyna
- The Minoan Summer Palace, The Minoan Sanctuary, The Ancient Necropolis on Fourni Hill and the Archaeological Museum in Archanes
- the Nikos Kazantzakis Museum in Peza
- the "Lychnostatis" Cretan Folklore Museum in Hersonissos
- the caves, gorges, mountains and coves throughout the prefecture that are worth exploring
- the Venetian fortresses and historical churches and monasteries scattered throughout the Heraklion Prefecture.
Agia Pelagia Beach – Heraklion Crete Beaches
In Heraklion (Iraklio), visitors can find dozens of beautiful beaches . Apart from the dazzling Agia Pelagia Beach, you can also swim at the beaches located close to the settlement of Agia Pelagia: Mononaftis, Lygaria, Made, Fodele, Ammoudara and Paleokastro
If you would like to try
Crete beaches located further away from Agia Pelagia, you can go to Agios Nikitas, Hersonissos, Gournes, Gouves, Malia, Matala, Psili Ammos, etc.
Local Cuisine of Crete
Crete
Greece
is renowned for its scrumptious delicacies, which you can try at the seaside tavernas in Agia Pelagia. Some of the popular local dishes are dakos (Cretan barley rusks with chopped tomato and feta cheese, soaked in olive oil and a little water), staka cheese, rabbit stew, meat pie, dolmadakia (stuffed vine leaves), chochlious (traditionally cooked escargot), potatoes “oftes” (fried with the peel), fresh seafood, kaltsounia (sweet cheese pastries) and raki, the local alcoholic drink.
From the Scala Palace Hotel Apartments & Studios in Agia Pelagia, Heraklion Crete, visitors have easy access to the following destinations:
- Heraklion Airport “Nikos Kazantzakis”: 25 km
- Heraklion Port: 25 km
- Heraklion Town: 25 km
- Agia Pelagia Beach: 70 meters
- Agia Pelagia Beach: 15 km
- Bus Stop: 50 meters
Useful Phone Numbers:
- Heraklion Port : Tel. +30 2810 244-912 or +30 2810 244-956
- The “Nikos Kazantzakis” Heraklion Airport: Tel. +30 2810 397-129, +30 2810 397-136 or +30 2810 397-800
- Heraklion Bus Station: Tel. +30 2810 221-765 or +30 2810 245-017
- Heraklion Taxi Station : Tel. +30 2810 210102 or +30 2810 210124
- Heraklion Police: Tel. +30 2810 282-243 or +30 2810 284-589
- Heraklion Tourist Police: Tel. +30 2810 283-190
- Heraklion Hospital “Venizeleio”: Tel. +30 2810 368-000
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