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You will find below information about how to get to Heraklion by ferry, where to buy your tickets and information about Heraklion and its ports, with many photos.

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Heraklion is the largest city of Crete, in Greece, and serves as the capital of the whole island, as it is the largest entry point to Crete.
Apart from a beautiful and busy town, Heraklion also has nice beaches and villages all along the prefecture.
There are many ancient sites to see such as the Minoan town of Knossos which was the most important Cretan town in the Minoan times.

In brief, ferries to Heraklio depart twice a day from Piraeus, the main port of Athens, all year round.
A ferry ticket to this destination costs approximately '30' 'EUR' (30 Euros) (standard seat) to '160' 'EUR' (160 Euros) (bed cabin).
The duration of the ferry trip from Athens to Heraklio is 8-9 hours.
Its port is connected by ferry with Santorini, Mykonos, Paros, Ios, Naxos, Milos and more islands.
There are 2 ferries to Heraklio, usually at night. However, in the peak season, there are also morning ferries too.

POPULAR FERRY ITINERARIES

You will find below some of the most popular ferry routes:

From Athens

 

Ferries from Athens to Heraklio depart from Piraeus port in Athens.
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There are usually 2 ferries to Heraklio every night at 21.00.
In the peak season, though, there are also morning ferries.
The duration of the ferry trip from Athens is 8-9 hours and the cost of the ferry ticket is approximately '30' 'EUR' (30 Euros) for a regular seat and '160' 'EUR' (160 Euros) for a bed cabin.
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From Santorini

 

Ferries from Santorini to Heraklio (commercial and high-speed) operate seasonally from April to October every year.
The ferry trip from Santorini lasts for 2 (speed ferry) to 6 hours (conventional ferry).
The cost of the ferry ticket is approximately '30' 'EUR' (30 Euros) - '50' 'EUR' (50 Euros), depending on the type of the ferry.
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From Mykonos

 

There are daily ferries from Mykonos to Heraklio.
The ferry trip lasts from 5-6 hours and the tickets cost approximately '86' 'EUR' (86 Euros) - '90' 'EUR' (90 Euros).
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From Paros

 

Daily ferries operate connecting Paros with Heraklio.
The ferry trip is 4-4.5 hours and the ticket price is approximately '79' 'EUR' (79 Euros) - '88' 'EUR' (88 Euros).
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From Ios

 

Daily ferries connect Ios with Heraklio.
The trip lasts almost 3 hours and the ticket costs approximately '90' 'EUR' (90 Euros).
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From Naxos

 

Daily high-speed ferries connect Naxos with the port of Heraklio.
The trip duration is a bit more than 3 hours and the tickets cost approximately '83' 'EUR' (83 Euros).
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What types of ferries travel there?

 

Because of the long duration of the trip, the only type of ferry that sails to Heraklio is a conventional ferry.
Conventional ferries might be slower than high-speed, but they are equipped with modern facilities like restaurants, bars, shops, and pools.
The ferry companies that sail to Heraklio are Minoan Lines, Anek Lines, and Aegeon Pelagos.

 

 

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INFORMATION ABOUT HERAKLIO IN CRETE

Heraklion is the largest city of Crete and serves as the capital of the whole island, as it is the largest entry point to Crete.
Its international airport serves domestic and charter flights from abroad with visitors from all over the world, while its port receives most ferries that come to Crete.

The town of Heraklion is built around the port and owes its economic strength to it.
From ancient times, its strategic location as a passage point between the East and the West made many civilizations flourish in this city.
Many ancient sites prove this, such as the Minoan town of Knossos, close to Heraklion, which was the most important Cretan town in the Minoan times and was probably destroyed by the eruption of the Volcano of Santorini.

After the Minoan Era, the next most prosperous period for Heraklion is the Venetian Period.
The Venetians conquered the town in early 13th century and their presence in shown till today with their architectural remnants.
The Venetian Fortress of Heraklion, one of the strongest fortresses in Greece, stands at one side of the port and it is the most famous sight to see in the Town.

Apart from a beautiful and busy town, this town also has nice beaches and villages all along the prefecture.
The most busy tourism resort in Heraklion is Matala, on the southern side of Crete, which gets particularly popular among English people.
Other famous resorts of this prefecture is Agia Pelagia, Amoudara, Malia, Hani Kokkini and Amnissos. These are the most tourism developed regions of this city and attract thousands of visitors every year.

If you travel along the inland of Heraklion Prefecture, you will see many beautiful villages along your way.
The barren and wild landscape that surrounds them protect these places from mass tourism and keep the traditional, quiet vibes.

Why visit this town?

 

Hop on a ferry from Athens to Crete (Heraklio) for breathtaking natural landscapes, amazing beaches, worldwide famous local cuisine, and warm hospitality!

  • In Heraklio, you'll find Matala, a popular place for hippies in the 60s and 70s.
  • The Venetian Fortress is the best preserved fortification structure in the Mediterraenean.
  • The Venetian harbor in Heraklio town is one of the best spots for strolls and sunset gazing.
  • In the past, it was known as "Kastro", "Handax", "Candida" and "Kandiye". It officially took its current name in 1922.
  • One of the biggest aquariums in Europe, CRETAquarium, is located in Heraklio.

Best time to visit

 

Crete is beautiful all year round! Given that it is a large island, Crete has a great diversity of landscapes.
From beautiful beaches to dramatic gorges and from verdant valleys to imposing mountains, there’s always something new to explore.

Is this town for you?

 

Heraklio, one of the biggest towns in Crete, combines city vibes with natural beauty and archaeological sites in a unique way. It’s the perfect destination for nature lovers and history buffs!

Sightseeing

 

Heraklio is the perfect place for sightseeing, thanks to its proximity to the most important archaeological sites in Crete.
Just a short drive away from Heraklio you'll find Knossos Palace and Phaistos Palace, two of the most important Minoan palaces in Crete.

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Island hopping

 

Crete is a good base for island-hopping to the Cyclades islands, even though it’s not very close to them.
Some popular island-hopping routes from Crete are the ones from Crete to Santorini and Crete to Mykonos.

 

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ABOUT HERAKLIO PORT

Port description

The port of Heraklion is the busiest port of Crete, as it receives ferries from Piraeus, islands of Dodecanese and Cyclades. It is found in a walking distance from the centre of Heraklion Town and its trademark is the old Venetian fortress at the western side of the port.

Connected ports to Heraklio

Athens, Piraeus - Crete, Sitia - Ios - Karpathos, Port - Kasos - Milos - Mykonos - Naxos - Paros - Rhodes - Santorini (Thira) - Syros - Tinos

Directions

There are green buses that connect Heraklion Town with the most important tourist places and large villages in the prefectures of Heraklion and Lassithi. There are also blue buses that depart from the port of Heraklion and go around the town and to the archaeological site of Knossos, about 5 km from the city centre.

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